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While people don’t talk about it as much as, for example, the immune system, the endocrine system involves most of the body’s major systems.
The Endocrine System is made up of endocrine glands which secrete hormones that affect a specific organ or tissue or have a systemic effect. These hormones are secreted directly into the blood stream, and they affect almost every function of the body, including metabolic rate, libido, resistance to stress and blood sugar metabolism.
Hormones control or regulate many biological processes:
• Blood sugar control (insulin)
• Differentiation, growth, and function of reproductive organs (testosterone and estradiol)
• Body growth and energy production (growth hormone and thyroid hormone).
The hormone‐receptor complex switches on or switches off specific biological processes in cells, tissues, and organs.
The Endocrine System includes the Pituitary, Adrenal glands, Hypothalamus, Pineal gland,
Thyroid, Para‐thyroid, Thymus, Isles of Langerhans in the pancreas, Ovaries, and Testes.
In addition, we now know that the heart, enteric brain (gut brain) and bones have endocrine function as well.
The Hypothalamus‐Pituitary‐Adrenal (HPA) Axis and the Sympathoadrenal System (SAS) act as control systems for the individual endocrine glands. The enteric brain and gut microbiome also seem to coordinate some endocrine functions. These control systems help to balance the competing functions of many hormones.
Because there are so many different organs and hormones involved in the function of the Endocrine system, there are several herbal formula approaches that are appropriate to mention in this context.
Support using adaptogenic formulas and HPA axis balancers:
Adrenal Balance Compound™ helps support adrenal balance and HPA axis function for healthy blood sugar regulation. It contains adaptogens and restorative tonics: Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Schisandra fruit (Schisandra chinensis), Codonopsis root (Codonopsis pilosula), Devil's Club root bark (Oplopanax horridus), Holy Basil herb (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and Oat milky seed (Avena sativa).
Calm Adapt™ is a relaxing formula containing calming adaptogens and nervines to balance stress: Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), Linden flower and leaf (Tilia sp.),Oat milky seed (Avena sativa), Reishi mushroom and mycelium (Ganoderma spp.) and Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis).
Daily Adapt™ balances stress and promotes energy. This formula blends Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Oat milky seed (Avena sativa), Schisandra berry (S. chinensis), Gotu Kola herb (Centella asiatica), Rhodiola root (Rhodiola rosea) and American Ginseng root (Panax quinquefolius).
Energy Adapt™ is a stimulating energizing combination of adaptogenic tonics and nootropics to enhance vitality. It contains extracts of Gotu Kola herb (Centella asiatica), Maca root (Lepidium meyenii or L. peruvianum), Red Ginseng root (Panax ginseng), Rhodiola root (Rhodiola rosea), Holy Basil herb (Ocimum tenuiflorum), Mimosa bark (Albizia julibrissin) and Rosemary herb (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Fit Adapt™ adaptogenic support for fitness, recovery, and cardiovascular health is a unique formula designed to assist hard working and athletic people in their active and fast paced lifestyles. It contains Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis), Hawthorn berry, flower and leaf (Crataegus spp.), Reishi mushroom and mycelium (Ganoderma spp.), Sarsaparilla root (Smilax regelii), Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa), Cordyceps mycelium (Cordyceps sp.).
Immune Adapt™ is designed to support healthy immune function by combining adaptogens, immune amphoterics, and spleen qi tonics. The formula includes Codonopsis root (Codonopsis lanceolata), Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Reishi mushroom and mycelium (Ganoderma spp.), Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis), Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus), Bai-Zhu Atractylodes rhizome (Atractylodes macrocephala), Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and Ligustrum berry (Ligustrum lucidum).
Men's Adapt™ is an adaptogenic tonic for healthy sexual /reproductive system function and libido with Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), Cynomorium stem (Cynomorium songaricum), Maca root (Lepidium meyenii), Red Ginseng root (Panax ginseng), Epimedium herb (Epimedium grandiflorum).
Women's Adapt™, an adaptogenic tonic for healthy sexual/reproductive system function and libido, is a blend of processed Rehmannia root (Rehmannia glutinosa), Shatavari root (Asparagus racemosa), Damiana herb (Turnera dif-fusa), Red Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) and Rose Petal flowers (Rosa gallica, Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia).
Formulas to support pancreatic, metabolic and / or digestive function:
Metabolic Support™ has herbs that support healthy pancreatic function and already normal blood sugar levels: Bitter Melon (Mormordica charantia), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Olive (Olea europaea), Artichoke (Cynara scolymus), Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) and Lycium /Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum).
Pancreaid™ supports pancreatic function, with Bitter Melon (Mormordica charantia), Gymnema herb (Gymnema slyvestre), Barberry root (Berberis vulgarisa), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Gentian root (Gentiana lutea) and Kudzu (Pueraria montana var.lobata, )
Enhancing digestive function improves digestion, absorption, and elimination, as well as promoting enteric brain function and hormone production:
Original Bitters™ supports digestive function with bitter tonic herbs found in European-style aperitifs. David Winston has often said that “If I could do just one thing for most of my clients, I would give them Bitters.” This balanced formula combines cooling bitters Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), Gentian root (Gentiana lutea), Artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus), with warming bitters Angelica root (Angelica archangelica), Orange Peel (Citrus spp.) and the classic carminative Peppermint flowering tops (Mentha x piperita).
Spiced Bitters™ promotes Healthy Digestion. This bitter formula has a Chai-like flavor profile. It is very useful for people with occasional gas, abdominal bloating, and dyspepsia, as well as supporting healthy blood sugar levels already in normal range. This balanced formula combines: Cooling Bitters - Gentian root (Gentiana lutea) and Artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus), Aromatic and Carminative spices - Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), Orange Peel (Citrus spp.) and Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and the Warming Aromatic: Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum),
Old World Bitters™ is a classic European blend of cooling and warming herbs with a “Hops” flavor note that promotes healthy digestion. This formula works well for people who have occasional digestive intestinal spasms or GI discomfort by combining Extracts of Blessed Thistle herb (Cnicus benedictus), Elderflower flowers (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis, S. nigra), Linden flower and leaf (Tilia sp.), Horehound flowers (Marrubium vulgare), Gentian root (Gentiana lutea), Hops strobiles (Humulus lupulus) and Fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum).
Bitter Roots™ supports liver and gallbladder function. It has earthy and grounding flavor notes for those preferring a hardy bitter. It balances Cooling Bitters: Dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), Gentian root (Gentiana lutea), Yellow Dock root (Rumex crispus), Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) with Warming Aromatics: Elecampane root (Inula helenium) and Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa).
Thyroid Function Support:
Thyroid Calmpound™ helps support healthy thyroid function with a combination of Bugleweed herb (Lycopus virginicus, L. americanus, L. europaeus), Lemon Balm flowering tops (Melissa officinalis) and Motherwort flowering tops (Leonurus cardiaca).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, not be a substitute for, professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.
