Hormones are small but powerful chemical controllers in our bodies. They travel throughout our bloodstream sending messages to our tissues and organs. Too much or too little of a hormone can cause changes in your body, and stress is just one such situation.
There are over 50 different hormones that regulate various facets of your body. The task of a hormone is to carry information from cell to cell throughout your body. Because the role of hormones are so impactful, yet so mysterious (considering their effects are not not visible to patients), many patients consult our providers to learn more about their hormones.
Different things cause different people stress. While it is not the same for everyone, stress can impact more than just your thinking […]
Your sleep plays a pivotal role in your physical and mental health. You have probably observed that a lack of sleep causes you to be irritable and more stressed under difficult circumstances.
Mental health issues are something many of us will deal with at some point in our lives, with the CDC stating that […]
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life. After all, stress can impact many aspects of your body.
The thyroid is such a small part of your body, yet it makes a big difference in your overall health. Not all patients are aware of the functions this gland provides but January’s Thyroid Awareness Month serves as a great opportunity to highlight its importance.
We all strive to minimize stress in our lives. How we deal with stress varies from person to person as does the […]