What is DHEA?
What is DHEA? What is DHEA? DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are glands located right above your kidneys. The DHEA hormone functions as a precursor to sex hormones. Precursors are substances that are converted by the body into a hormone. Many people feel that DHEA builds up…
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What is Supplemental Security Income? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal program. SSI provides a monthly payment to people who have limited income and have few resources. To be eligible for SSI you may not have a financial net worth more than $2,000 and $3,000 if you are married. A person must…
Read MorePhoto of the Pineal Gland
Photo of the Pineal Gland What is the Pineal Gland? The Pineal Gland is a tiny pine cone-shaped gland, (smaller than the Pituitary Gland) that is located deep in the center of the brain. The Pineal Gland has often been referred to as the “third eye”. What is the function of the Pineal Gland? The…
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Photo of the Pituitary Gland Where Is The Pituitary Gland aka Master Gland? The pituitary gland is a tiny pea sized organ located behind the bridge of the nose and near the base of the brain. What Is The Function of the Pituitary Gland? The Pituitary Gland plays a vital role in our Endocrine…
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Photo of the Thyroid Gland Photo shows: The Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Cartilage, Right Lobe, Left Lobe, Isthmus, and Trachea What Hormones Are Released From The Thyroid Gland? The thyroid makes three hormones that it secretes into the bloodstream. Two of these hormones are called thyroxine (T4)and the third is called triiodothyronine (T3) What…
Read MoreWhat Are The Symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome?
What Are The Symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome? The clinical symptoms of Sheehan Syndrome are highly variable and depend on the areas of the pituitary gland that has died (necrosis). Patients that have a smaller proportion of the pituitary tissue damaged may not develop symptoms until weeks or even years after the childbirth. There appear to be two forms…
Read MoreMy Pituitary Gland Medication List
My Pituitary Gland Medication List The balance correct balance of pituitary gland medication took me years to find and it seems to always be shifting. While I am fortunate that there are pituitary medications available, it is difficult for me to correctly balance my pituitary gland’s medication needs. My daily pituitary gland medications try to mimic what my body…
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