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The Texas Thyroid Institute is proud to announce a “meet and greet” and book signing with Dr. Ridha Arem on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00AM at Barnes and Noble River Oaks. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 On Saturday May 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM world-renowned endocrinologist and Houston thyroid doctor, Dr. Ridha Arem will be at Barnes and Noble River Oaks to sign copies of his recently released book, The Thyroid Solution Diet. Dr. Arem has treated thousands of patients successfully for...
Diet Doc introduces Thyrosol, a specially formulated thyroid supplement featuring nutrients proven to promote healthy thyroid function. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Diet Doc introduced Thyrosol, a specially formulated thyroid supplement and multi-faceted formula featuring nutrients proven to promote healthy thyroid function that make the medical weight loss easier and faster. The thyroid gland has a direct impact on other systems that affect weight. This connection is observed in...
Diet Doc is pleased to introduce Thyrosol, a specially formulated thyroid supplement featuring nutrients designed to promote healthy thyroid function. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 Many aspects of one’s health are impacted by an underactive thyroid. Women are especially prone to underactive thyroid issues and weight gain. Making informed nutrition and supplement decisions is the most effective way to avoid thyroid conditions. Experts agree that obesity and weight gain are...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers from the University of Michigan recently discovered that sweat glands can impact how human wounds heal, thus paving the way for new, effective therapies that can deal with diabetic ulcers and other conditions. To begin, the human skin has millions of eccrine sweat glands that allow the body to cool down. Individuals can notice the reduction in heat in places like the gym, where the body will gradually change from hot to...
Newly-found genetic cause of hypothyroidism more prevalent in males than in females International researchers, including a team at McGill University, have discovered a new cause for thyroid hormone deficiency, or hypothyroidism. This common endocrine disorder is typically caused by problems of the thyroid gland, and more rarely, by defects in the brain or the pituitary gland (hypophysis). However, a new cause of the disease has been discovered from an unsuspected source and is reported in...
The characteristic shape of a man's urine can help diagnose urinary problems Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have discovered that the characteristic shape of a man's urine stream could be used to help diagnose urinary problems. The research, published in PLOS One today (16 October) is the first study to analyze the specific pattern a man's urine makes and whether it could be used to detect prostate problems. Co-author Dr Martin Knight from Queen Mary's School of...
The hormone prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and then travels via the bloodstream to cells throughout the body, where it exerts multiple reproductive and metabolic effects, most notably on the breast where it is the master regulator of lactation. In recent years researchers have found that prolactin is also produced by some tissues outside the brain, however little is known about the functions of extra-pituitary prolactin or how its production is regulated in these...
Diet Doc announces a new doctor designed diet utilizing a hypothyroid diet that boosts energy levels and helps regulate metabolism. Diet Doc Diet was found during an in-house study to be especially beneficial for those with thyroid disease. Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 10, 2012 Diet Doc hCG Diet announces a new doctor designed weight loss management program for patients with hypothyroidism that works to increase metabolism and weight loss. Diet Doc hCG Diet uses a hypothyroid diet that...
Marsupial mothers regulate the composition of their milk so that it is optimal for the development stage of their young. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Epigenetics & Chromatin shows that, similar to the human placenta, which regulates embryonic growth and development, insulin appears to be imprinted in the marsupial mammary gland. Insulin is well known as the hormone which regulates blood sugar levels but it also essential for proper functioning of the...
Blueline Products launches an Energy Boosting Special, with the release of a dynamic combo pack of B12 Energy Boost Drops and the famous Advantage Adrenal Support Formula. A power packed combo to help your body create energy, and support the Adrenal Glands. Spanish Fork, UT (PRWEB) July 20, 2012 Bluelineproducts.com is running an Energy Boosting Special. For a limited time, an Energy Boost Combo Pack will be deeply discounted. Everybody could use a boost of energy, and to get their...
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The pituitary gland, also called the hypophysis, is an endocrine organ found within a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain. Its primary function is to secrete hormones that regulate homeostasis. More specifically, the pituitary gland is a glandular structure about the size of a pea. It is located below the brain and above the nasal cavity in a protected pocket called the sella turcica, which is within the sphenoid bone. It connects to the hypothalamus via a neck-like structure...
The pineal gland, also called the epiphysis cerebri, is an endocrine organ located in the brain. Its primary function is to regulate the sleep cycle and influence sexual development. It is a reddish-gray glandular structure that forms the roof of the third ventricle in the brain, between the two lateral ventricles, tucked in a groove near the thalamic bodies. Its body is relatively the size of a grain of rice; it’s shaped like a pine cone and has an infindibular stalk projecting from it....
Salivary glands are glands that produce both saliva and the enzyme that turns starch into maltose, called amylase. Formation and Orientation There are five separate glands that make up the salivary gland system. First, the parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands, secreting saliva through Stensen’s ducts to help with the breakdown of food in the mouth (mastication). The submandibular glands are situated beneath the lower jaws over the digastric muscles. This gland secretes...
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located anterior to the trachea and inferior to the thyroid cartilage. It is butterfly shaped with three lobes that make it the largest endocrine organ in the body. Its primary function is to control the body’s metabolism by regulating how quickly the body uses energy, proteins, and hormones. The two lateral lobes are connected by the middle lobe called the isthmus, which lies directly on top of the trachea. The entire gland is enclosed in a...
The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located directly on top of the kidneys. Their main function is to secrete vital hormones and steroids during times of stress, as well as govern many different bodily functions. The hormones that the adrenal glands secrete are primarily derived from amino acids or lipids. The right adrenal gland is pyramid-shaped, while the left adrenal gland is shaped like a crescent moon. They have an irregular surface configuration, are enclosed in a capsule made of...
