the gut microbiome as an endocrine organ

Gut Bacteria

GUT FLORA AND GUT HEALTH: THE MICROBIOME AS AN ENDOCRINE ORGAN “Officially the endocrine system is made up of a network of glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions, including growth and metabolism. These glands include the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, ovaries, testes, and more.  We don’t usually count the human gastrointestinal […]

adipose tissue (fat) as an endocrine organ

adipose

ADIPOSE (FAT) TISSUE AS AN ENDOCRINE ORGAN A MAJOR REASON WHY WEIGHT LOSS CAN BE SO DIFFICULT FOR SOME Most of us think of our body’s fat incorrectly.  While we hate the way it looks, we know next to nothing about what it really does or how it works.  Without going into detail concerning other […]

endogut

ENDOGUTHOME OF THE BRAIN-GUT-HORMONAL-IMMUNE SYSTEM CONNECTION Camazine Why am I so sick?  Have you ever asked yourself this simple question?  If so, it’s high time you explored the connection between the Brain, the Gut (digestive system), the Endocrine System (various hormonal systems), and the Immune System.  The answer may provide the “Gut Check” you’ve been […]