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Is there a relationship between human body shapes and hormones? In a major discovery it was found that alterations or weaknesses in the functions of glands or organs can contribute to different body shapes or distortions, which are largely designed by the accumulation of excess fluid and fat. Therefore, body distortions may be an indication of underlying health problems!Improving the function of the appropriate glands or organs can help optimize the body's performance and contribute to RESTORING a more normal body shape.
When the glands are NOT working properly, it is nearly impossible to keep off excess body weight and inches. This is evidenced by our nation's epidemic of overweight and obese individuals -- not to mention their less-than-optimal health.
How do hormones play a role in body health? A hormone is a chemical messenger in the human body. Hormones are produced by endocrine glands in small amounts, released into the bloodstream and carried to other parts of the body, where they cause specific changes in body function. The endocrine system can get damaged by the insult of years of consuming excess sugar, low calorie diets and exposure to toxic chemicals, which can disrupt or block glandular function. Over or underproduction of hormones and disrupted communications can contribute to extensive alteration of body functions.
Glandular Body Types
Various body shapes can develop from improperly functioning glands or organs, as described in the following. Keep in mind that many people may express a combination of these body types.
One body type is the Thyroid Body Type.
A sluggish thyroid may contribute to the overall body shape shown above, with fat evenly distributed over the body. The thyroid gland measures about the width and shape of a butterfly and is located in the neck just below the large cartilage that houses the voice box.
THYROID HORMONES help speed up the body's metabolism for energy production, fat burning, weight loss, mental activity, intestinal function, growth, repair of tissues, absorption of nutrients (including vitamins) and the elimination of wastes in the body.
If the thyroid gland does not make hormones available, many body functions may be slowed down, contributing to fatigue, fluid retention and stubborn weight gain. Even mild thyroid weakness can have harmful effects on the body!
Below is an expanded list of potential symptoms experienced by a sluggish thyroid case:
Gradual steady increase in body weight
Fatigue, sleepiness or lethargy
Feeling of dullness or poor mental focus
Constipation or sluggish elimination
Cold intolerance or can't stand sudden temperature changes
Hair loss or coarse hair
Dry skin
Lack of interest in life
Low body temperature
Fluid retention
Feeling of inactivity (no spunk)
High cholesterol
Chronic joint and muscle pain and inflammation
Insomnia or difficulty sleeping through the night
Think you have a thyroid problem, but have normal blood tests?
Another body type is the Adrenal Body Type.
Adrenal exhaustion can contribute to the overall body shape shown above. There are two adrenal glands, one located on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands are critically important to the human body to protect itself from the destructive effects of acute and chronic stresses. Hormones produced by these glands help balance blood pressure and blood sugar and stimulate energy production at the cellular level. If the adrenal glands become exhausted, the body will no longer handle stress efficiently, contributing to physical, mental and emotional symptoms.
Red flags suggesting adrenal exhaustion may include energy dips during the day with cravings for caffeine or carbohydrates to rev up, frequent sensations of swinging emotions or vulnerability, disrupted sleep patterns, stubborn weight gain even with dieting and exercise, or chronic pain and inflammation, just to name a few.
Hormones can stimulate excess fat storage around vital organs (e.g., adrenal glands) and contribute to an enlarged midsection.
What causes adrenal burnout? An important contribution is excess stress, which can come from multiple sources. Physical sources include chemical toxins from the environment affecting our water, food and air. Nutritional deficiencies can also be created from the dietary intake of excess sugars, carbohydrates and other stimulants. Some suggest that the synthetic hormones that come to us by way of animal products, drugs or even certain foods, may influence the hormone control systems. Mental and emotional stresses offer their contributions as well.
Adrenal burnout could be considered a degenerative breakdown of the body's energy system - a system that is essential to health. Symptoms of adrenal exhaustion are a wake up call.
Below is a list of the potential symptoms experienced by a sluggish adrenal case:
Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
Chronic fatigue not relieved by sleep
Tired all the time
Need for coffee or stimulants to wake up
Craving salty foods
Lack of energy
Intestinal irritation (colitis)
Requiring increased effort to perform daily tasks
Decreased sex drive
Decreased ability to handle stress
Increased time required to recover from illness, injury or mild depression
Less enjoyment or happiness with life
Increased PMS
Symptoms increased if meals are skipped or are inadequate
Mental thought process more fuzzy, thoughts less focused
Memory less accurate
Decreased tolerance
Can't really wake up until 10:00 or 11:00 am
Tired between 3:00 and 4:00 pm
Feel better after evening meal
Decreased productivity
Feel out of breath when walking up stairs
Body weight accumulation around mid section
"Buffalo hump" on upper back (below base of neck)
Fluid retention, yet dehydrated (thirsty)
Dizzy when getting up too quickly
Inflammation or arthritis in different parts of the body
Allergies or asthma
Digestive problems
Another body type is the Ovary Body Type.
It has been observed that improperly functioning ovaries may be associated with the above body shape.
The ovaries are female reproductive glands about the size of a large almond, one ovary located near each side of the uterus. The ovaries produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which control the development of sexual organs and secondary sex characteristics, including the placement of the fat layer around the body. The ovarian hormones also interact with other hormones (pituitary) to control the menstrual cycle.
When menopause (end of the menstrual cycle) approaches, the ovaries begin to shut down and the adrenal glands take over for the ovaries and produce the same (or precursor) hormones. If the adrenal glands are weak, the woman may have problems such as weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats or vaginal dryness.
When the ovaries become dysfunctional they can produce an excess of estrogen, which can cause more fat production or storage. It has been observed that there may be an association with the ovary body distortion, exhibited by an enlargement of the lower abdominal region (below the belly button), hips and buttocks.
Below is a list of the potential symptoms that can be experienced by a woman with improperly working ovaries:
History of PMS
Premenstrual weight gain
Ovarian cysts
Cyclic fatigue and brain fog
Cyclic pain in the back, hips or knees
Cyclic lack of libido
Infertility
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Cyclic acne
Cyclic mood swings
Excessive menstrual bleeding
Cyclic constipation
Another body type is the Liver Body Type.
The liver, the largest organ of the body, is a major organ of filtration and detoxification. Some of its hundreds of functions are associated with digestion, sugar storage and regulation, immune system responses, and important components of the blood.
If the liver becomes damaged or weak, it can cause a "pot belly" appearance - a protruding belly, principally caused by the accumulation of fluid, not fat. There may be an appearance of a roll of fat or bulging just below the rib cage. A liver type will often crave the very foods that will stress the liver even more - such as, fatty/fried foods, chocolate or alcohol.
Below is a list of the potential symptoms that can be experienced by a liver case:
Foggy brain in the morning
Pot belly
Lower tolerance to fatty foods
Burping or bloating after eating
Constipation and hemorrhoids
Bad breath
Pain or stiffness in the right shoulder area
Stiffness or pain in the upper back/shoulder blade area
Roll of fat or bulging just below the rib cage
Sensation of fullness over the rib cage on the right side
Irritability or moodiness, especially in the morning
Sensation of overheated body, especially the feet, especially at night
Allergies, hives or other skin problems
Brown spots or bright red dots on the skin
Gall bladder problems
Early morning insomnia (awakens before alarm rings)
Chemical and food sensitivities
Dr. Larry Cart, D.C. presents community workshops where guests are given some exciting new information about how to handle the symptoms of the underlying problems associated with these body distortions. He is located at 24868 Apple St., Suite 101, Newhall, CA 91321. For more information about our Free Wellness Workshops, call us at (661) 284-6233.
NUTRITION BREAKTHROUGH Nutritional deficiencies and the use of synthetic vitamins may be destroying your health!
Have you experienced the following:
A failed or poor response to a known
effective treatment?
A response when you got better,
only to be followed by getting worse?
A response that was a "zero" or the
opposite response than expected?
A feeling that you could NOT get well,
no matter what you tried?
Gradual steady increase in body weight
