Hormonal Imbalance

During the first week of November the title of a program on one of the early morning news shows caught my 
attention. As I watched this program, I learned that a group of scientists in Boulder, Colorado, have found 
that 80% of the fish in the surrounding rivers had become unisexual. The scientist’s explanation for this 
phenomena was the excess estrogen being added to the water supply and overuse of steroids which were 
being dumped into the sewer and storm drain system. Now, these scientists, and others, are concerned that 
the abundance of estrogen found in the drinking water supply may lead to hormonal imbalances in men, 
women, and children. Based upon the studies conducted by these other scientists, should the trend of 
elevated levels of estrogen in the water supply continue, it is possible that unisexual human beings may be 
the next logical step in the biological process.

The scientists failed to mention that we already are suffering from many effects of xenoestrogen and by-
products of steroids and synthetic materials in our water system. These include ADD, ADHD, AAD, and a 
host of other diseases. Excess estrogen and steroidal combinations have been contaminating our 
environment, our food supply and ultimately our bodies for years. Why is this occurring? How is it 
happening?

What was once known to be a female problem is now unequivocally a problem for both men and women. 
Thanks to ever increasing industrial development, marketing strategies, high demand, household needs, and 
two working parents we turn more and more to readily available foods and drinks,  wrapped in plastic and 
ready to be cooked in the microwave.

The food industry has been quick to respond to the demands of the public for quick and easy food. But what 
has the food industry really done for us? They have created a bowl full of hormonal imbalance and 
autoimmune disease. Diseases such as: Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, 
Alzheimer's, etc.   

For example, the chemical compound called xenoestrogen is absorbed in foods stored in plastic containers or 
plastic wrap. It is also present in hormones used in the production of beef, poultry and pork. This form of 
changed female hormone creates an imbalance in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels in the 
human body, leading to many disorders.

What are hormones and where do they come from?
Hormones are chemical signals produced in one site of the body that then travel to another site to have an 
effect. In this way, one cell can affect other distantly located cells. Hormonal communication systems control 
the nervous communication systems within the body, i.e., sweat glands, salivary glands, and mammary 
glands. The endocrine system contains all the secretory glands that supply these hormones. Although there 
are some diffuse endocrine tissues, as in the gastrointestinal epithelium, there are several major glands or 
control centers within the endocrine system, including:  pituitary gland,  hypothalamus, suprarenal (adrenal) 
gland,  thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, testes, ovary, pineal.

Hormones control the neural communication systems within the body. Hormones are chemical signals that 
have an effect locally or may be made in one endocrine gland and have an effect at a distant site.

The endocrine system displays an elegant system of checks and balances in the form of feedback loops to 
facilitate the normal functioning of all bodily systems.

• The pituitary gland helps to facilitate the production of growth hormone (GH), somatotropin, corticotropin 
(ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), 
prolactin (PRL), Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.

• The hypothalmus is responsible for the production of the following hormones that control the release of 
hormones created by the pituitary gland: Somatostatin (inhibits GH release), prolactin inhibiting factor (PIF, 
dopamine), LH releasing factor (LHRF), FSH releasing factor (FSHRF), prolactin releasing factor (PRF), 
corticotropin releasing factor (CRF), thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH).

• The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, produce the corticosteroids: the mineral corticoids 
and the glucocorticoids, which are steroid hormones for both males and females. Cholesterol is essential for 
biosynthesis of these steroid hormones.  The adrenal glands also produce norepinephrine and epinephrine 
(adrenaline). These are released in response to stress or a fright.

• The adrenal gland also controls the production of aldosterone, another important hormone that controls 
the retention of sodium in the body. It balances the fluid volume of the body at the cellular level (i.e., blood 
pressure control, salivary and sweat glands). Elevated aldosterone levels lead to fluid retention.

• Glucocorticoid is responsible for metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and assists in the 
metabolic reaction to stress, especially chronic stress. It causes glucose to be liberated from the liver, 
decreasing uptake of glucose by tissues and increasing the breakdown of lipids.  This is the body’s attempt to 
increase serum glucose to protect the brain from starvation since the brain can only utilize glucose.

• The thyroid gland is responsible for normal growth and development. Its function is to control the 
metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. It also assists in the metabolic reaction to stress and 
follows the same pattern of releasing glucose as does the adrenal gland. The thyroid combines iodine with 
amino acid to complete the hormones thyroxin (T4) or triiodothyronine (T3). Both T4 and T3 increase 
mitochondrial enzymes by enlarging the mitochondria, therefore influencing the metabolism.

• The parathyroid gland sits on top the thyroid. Its sole function is to balance the circulating level of calcium.

• The pancreas has two primary functions:
     1. Production of digestive enzymes for GI function.
     2. Production of insulin to reduce the circulatory level of glucose.

• The ovaries produce the steroid hormones (estrogens and progesterone). They control the reproductive 
function in females. Imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone leads to many disorders such as 
infertility, problems with ovulation, menstrual problems, endometriosis, depression, anxiety, etc. In males, 
these hormones are produced in the testes. Steroid hormone imbalance in men can lead to a decrease in 
sperm count, prostate problems, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.

• The most commonly diagnosed disorders that are often reversed by hormonal balancing are hyperlipidimia 
and hypertension. This is due to the role of hormones in the metabolic function.

• The pineal gland is involved in all hormonal activities. The pineal gland “sleeps” during daylight hours. 
During dark hours, the gland’s activities increase. It is crucial for the body to rest at some point during the 
dark hours to honor the light-dark cycle in the environment.

“It’s all in your head syndrome”
The phrase “Its all in your head” is likely the most common diagnoses made by doctors. Formerly, the 
phrase was primarily directed at women, but in recent years, men have also been diagnosed using the same 
term. The following conditions fall into this category: depression, fibromyalgia, headache, TMJ, PMS, 
menopause, and endocrine dysfunction, to name a few.

In the previous paragraphs I discussed the function of the endocrine system and its effect on 
musculoskeletal and physiological systems of the human body. When the production of progesterone, 
estrogen, or testosterone is not at optimal levels, an imbalance is created in the communication between the 
brain (It’s all in your head!) and the transporting systems (hormonal ports) that creates false signals to the 
distal parts of the body.

The human body has a unique capacity to cope even though it is often abused by being nourished with poor 
food and cared for with pharmaceutical chemicals; however, when the problem is prolonged, it causes 
confusion in the communication systems of the body. This leads to many disorders and diseases, such as 
autoimmune diseases including:  arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and disorders such as 
prostitis, endometriosis, infertility, PMS, Menopause, and Andropause.

In my practice of 16 years, I have approached these common ailments with mind and body balancing. By 
balancing hormonal levels and creating harmony between the organs of the body, you can eliminate most of 
the symptoms associated with the majority of diagnosed diseases.

Yes! It is all in your head! Your brain: the “master organ.”  It is the driving force of your life; you cease to 
exist without it. And yes, you will not have any pain or disorder if you did not have a brain to control your 
body!

But, the good news is that you do have your brain intact and your body is responding to the orders it is 
receiving. Just let your brain function as God intended and listen to your “head.” Approach your problems 
systematically. Find the source, then treat the source, not the symptoms. In my experience, the hormonal 
imbalance is the culprit in most of our routine diagnosed diseases.

A simple trial of progesterone will make a great difference in the way you feel and behave. If you are not 
sure of the imbalance, there are a few methods to measure your levels.  1) A saliva test, which is a non-
invasive, accurate test to determine the hormonal level. 2) A Blood test, expensive but a good way to 
completely outline the activity of the endocrine system.

The process of balancing the hormones in females is referred to as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 
The most common pharmaceuticals are Prempro®, Premarin®, Provera®, Premphase®, Femhrt®, 
Estradiol®, and MPA.

All the “Prem-based” medications are horse urine-based estrogen, which has been linked to a multitude of 
diseases, including blood clotting, strokes, breast and uterine cancers. The other newly popular HRT is Bio-
Identical, which is a synthetic chemical version of natural yam (IT IS NOT NATURAL). The side effects of 
the Bio-Identical have yet to be established due to its infancy on the market, but I can assure you that in 10 
years studies will show this substance causes cancer and other maladies.  

The natural method of hormonal balancing would be the better choice since there are no side effects or 
negative outcomes from its use compared to the negative side effects and delayed carcinogenic effects of 
pharmaceutical hormone replacement medications.

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steve jhone Joined: July 9th, 2019