The endocrine glands are part of the endocrine system and are responsible for the secretion of hormones . Their functioning is regulated by a delicate balance that can easily be affected by stress or anxiety. Let's find out better.

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Anatomical description of the endocrine glands

The endocrine glands are part of the homonymous system. They secrete chemicals called hormones, which in turn exert effects on so-called target organs. Hormones regulate the general balance of the complex system that is each of us, contribute to the regulation of the growth of the organism, to the use of food substances to produce energy, to resistance to stress . They also balance the pH of body fluids, the hydroelectric balance, as well as the reductive functions.

Epiphyses, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, thymus, pancreas, adrenal glands, ovaries for women, male testicles concert to the general harmony of the body.

Treatments and natural therapies for the endocrine glands

Like any balance, even the endocrine glands are extremely delicate. Stress, or rather the exaggerated reaction to events that life itself implies, is the main enemy of the endocrine glands.

To manage stress better, you need to move, take care of your diet and take adaptogenic plants . Choose your favorite physical activity, give yourself to oriental disciplines, listen to your body through movement.

As for the diet, avoid too much coffee, tea, chocolate. The simple sugars are abolished, the use of alcoholic beverages is limited and limited. Don't give in to binges, get used to feeling good after eating, after a satiating and nutritious meal.

Natural remedies include adaptogenic plants such as ginseng, which favors the body's ability to adapt to stress, rhodiola and royal jelly .

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Yoga

In the universe of yoga, each asanas produces beneficial effects for the immune and nervous system, which interacts with the endocrine system both at the hypothalamus-pituitary level and at the level of the autonomic nervous system .

There is a specific correlation between the pineal gland (epiphysis) and the so-called Third Eye . The epiphysis secretes melatonin and has a secretory activity that presents rhythmic alternations linked to the brightness of the environment, reaching maximum values ​​during the dark and minimum with daylight. Thanks to breathing and relaxation techniques ( Prananyama and meditation) there are significant chemical modifications within the human body: brain, cells and mind.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

In traditional Chinese medicine when an altered endocrine function is suspected an attempt is made to identify the main cause of the patient's imbalance, which reflects an energetic disharmony. For ancient Chinese medicine the endocrine system is closely linked to the internal balance of Yin energy and Yang energy .

In particular, the organ linked to the proper functioning of the glands is the Spleen . The Spleen, defined "root of the rear sky", governs the substances derived from food; if the function of the spleen and stomach is lacking, we have insufficient blood production, because they are the primary source of food processing and production. In addition, the spleen governs the endocrine system and can help improve the immune response.

Therapies such as Tai chi chuan and Qi gong or Tui na energy massage can help the endocrine system to find itself in harmony in the dialogue with the nervous one.

Other disciplines

Music therapy directly touches the heart's strings and acts on the balance of the endocrine glands and the system in question. The reflexology hand massage or foot reflexology massage can also stimulate these very important glands. For example, massaging the hands you can reach the points of the pituitary and solar plexus.

Curiosity about the endocrine glands

Do you want to better understand the relationship between stress and the endocrine system? Do not miss this precious interview with Dr. Massimo Ulderico De Martino, an endocrinologist and andrologist who has been interested for years in stress hormone regulation and related diseases.