What are hormonal imbalances?

Hormones act as the chemical messengers of the body. These hormones are produced within the endocrine glands and regulate critical functions such as reproduction and metabolism.

Hormones transfer critical information to the body’s cells through the bloodstream. Each hormone plays a different role, transferring important information to various parts of the body.

Endocrine glands are located in different bodily regions, such as the following:

• The hypothalamus regulates hunger, thirst, sex drive, sleep, moods, temperature and the secretion of additional hormones.
• The parathyroid gland regulates calcium levels.
• The pancreas secretes a hormone that is in control of blood sugar
• The thyroid stimulates the release of hormones that control metabolism and heart rate.
• The adrenal gland possesses hormones in charge of sex drive and stress
• The pituitary gland releases hormones that assist with growth.
• The pineal gland regulates sleeping patterns.
• The ovaries are responsible for the production of female sex hormones.
• The testes significantly contribute to the release of male sex hormones.

Unfortunately, a hormonal imbalance arises when hormones are not secreted sufficiently.

What are the signs of hormonal imbalances?

A hormonal imbalance could potentially result in the following:

• Sudden, unexpected weight gain.
• Fat deposit between the shoulders.
• Unexplainable weight loss.
• Muscle fatigue.
• Lethargy
• Muscle pain or stiff muscles.
• Inconsistent heart rate (fast or slow heart rate).