Sara Gottfried, M.D., is a hormone expert, Harvard-educated physician, keynote speaker and author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol (Simon & Schuster, 2013). There's no denying that the role your hormones play in your health profile can be confusing, overwhelming and very frustrating.
But, do you know how important it is to keep these hormones balanced?
Your hypothalamus/pituitary/thyroid/adrenal axis is part of your endocrine system (the collection of glands that secrete hormones directly into your circulatory system), which is responsible for the regulation of your metabolism.
Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, can reflect poor conditions in your adrenal or pituitary gland. Having high levels of cortisol in your blood can slow down your thyroid, which in turn, affects your ovaries.
Imbalances and influences in your life directly effect what is happening to the various hormone levels in your body.
What are some ways that you can help keep your HTPAG Axis in check?
Hormone expert, speaker and author, Sara Gottfried, MD, joins Dr. Holly to discuss the importance of your Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid & Adrenal Axis.
Articulate, passionate and humorous, Dr. Holly Lucille breaks down the myths and misconceptions about health and health related topics.
Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid & Adrenal Axis: What's the Connection?
Guest
: Sara Gottfried, MD
From the Show: Mindful Medicine
Summary: Understanding why your HPTAG Axis needs a balance can help you recognize what's happening inside your body.
Air Date: 3/19/14
Duration: 10
Host: Holly Lucille, ND, RN
