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Hormone Balance.
A hormone (from Greek ὁρμή - "impetus") is a chemical released
by one or more cells that affects cells in other parts of the organism. Only a
small amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. It is essentially
a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one cell to another. All
multicellular organisms produce hormones; plant hormones are also called
phytohormones. Hormones in animals are often transported in the blood. Cells
respond to a hormone when they express a specific receptor for that hormone. The
hormone binds to the receptor protein, resulting in the activation of a signal
transduction mechanism that ultimately leads to cell type-specific responses.
Endocrine hormone molecules are secreted (released) directly into the
bloodstream, while exocrine hormones (or ectohormones) are secreted directly
into a duct, and from the duct they either flow into the bloodstream or they
flow from cell to cell by diffusion in a process known as paracrine signalling.
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Women :
PMS
Insomnia
Early miscarriage
Painful and/or lumpy breasts
Unexplained weight gain
Cyclical headaches
Anxiety
Infertility
Vaginal dryness
Night sweats
Painful intercourse
Memory problems
Bladder infections
Lethargic depression
Hot flashes
Puffiness and bloating
Cervical dysplasia (abnormal pap smear)
Rapid weight gain
Breast tenderness
Mood swings
Heavy bleeding
Anxious depression
Migraine headaches
Insomnia
Foggy thinking
Red flush on face
Gallbladder problems
Weepiness
Acne
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Excessive hair on the face and arms
Hypoglycemia and/or unstable blood sugar
Thinning hair on the head
Infertility
Ovarian cysts
Mid-cycle pain
Debilitating fatigue
Unstable blood sugar
Foggy thinking
Low blood pressure
Thin and/or dry skin
Intolerance to exercise
Brown spots on face
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance in Men :
Weight loss
Enlarged breasts
Loss of muscle
Lower stamina
Lower sex drive
Softer erections
Fatigue
Gallbladder problems
Hair loss
Headaches
Prostate enlargement
Breast enlargement
Irritability
Weight gain
Puffiness/bloating
