Endocrine System (Part 1)

In this episode, Dr. Rodney and Karen talk about a complex system in your body that controls so many functions – the endocrine system. You will gain a foundation of what the different parts are and how each gland interacts in releasing the hormones you need to live a healthy and long life.

This complex system uses many different ways of chemical signaling through the circulatory system. These glands send hormones – chemical messengers that transmit vital information to control:

1) Sleep-wake cycle
2) Heart rate –
3) Sexual function
4) Blood sugar
and more.

Here are the glands in the endocrine system:
1) Hypothalamus – regulates many functions that keep you alive. You could call it the boss of the rest of these endocrine glands.
2) Pituitary – regulates growth and reproduction.
3) Pineal gland – produces melatonin just at the right time.
4) Thymus – shares in production of melatonin and puberty development along with the T-Cells.
5) Thyroid – affects metabolism – weight loss and gain.
6) Parathyroid – regulates calcium and magnesium levels in the body.
7) Adrenals – produce cortisol and adrenaline. They also regulate blood pressure. They interact with the thyroid and the liver.
8) Pancreas – controls blood sugar levels
9) Testes and ovaries – promotes sexual reproduction

Dr. Wirth will help you discover the root cause of your health challenges and deliver a personalized treatment plan to restore proper body function and provide hope to achieve your best future.

Your body functions best when you balance the basic elements of health. They are as follows: alignment/posture, nutrition, movement, rest and the belief your body can heal itself once the nerve interference is removed. When all your systems are functioning properly your body will be able to heal itself in what may seem like miraculous ways.

At STANCE Chiropractic we follow the groundbreaking principles of Postural Neurology. Dr. Wirth will evaluate you thoroughly to understand what’s going on from the standpoint of the cranial nerves that control your balance and posture. You will learn the process of Neuro-Rehabilitation movements both in the office and at home.

Many of our patients experience life-long results as they implement small changes every day and begin to move better, live better and achieve things they never thought possible.