Hormone yoga hormone system | It is important to know where they are in the body and what they do.
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Hormone yoga hormone system | Function of the hormone glands!
During this sequence you will direct your attention to your individual glands.
This is how you will support the functioning of your glands.
Of course it is important to know where they are in your body and their individual functions.
Let's start with the
pituitary
The pituitary is an almost hazel-sized gland which is located approximately in the middle of your head - at the level of your nose. The hypothalamus sits just above the pituitary. This gland informs the pituitary to build hormones, which stimulate or slow down the activity of other glands in the body.
The thyroid
is shaped like a butterfly and sits below the larynx on your trachea. It sets the pace for other hormones and controls your metabolism, heat balance, heart rate and blood pressure.
The adrenal glands
sit like little ski hats on top of the kidneys which are located at the level of the last thoracic vertebrae. The adrenal glands produce hormones which are mainly used to regulate stress in the body. If your adrenal glands are drained, this can lead to a permanent level of low energy in your whole body. They also control the balance of water and salt in your body and are crucial for a long, healthy life.
The ovaries and the testicles
The ovaries are just below the naval, just to the right and left of your midsection. Both ovaries and testicles have an effect on the respective sexual characteristics and fertility. Optimal hormone production in these glands rejuvenates your brain, heart, blood vessels, bones and immune system.
The thymus gland
can be found about the width of four fingers under the well of your throat – just behind the breastbone. It develops all the way up until the end of adolescence and then slowly returns to a small residual. It supports your immune system with hormones and lymphocytes. The older you get, the less it can help your resistance to stress and fatigue. However, even if the thymus gland recedes with age, you can still activate it by tapping your sternum to strengthen your immune system and increase your energy.
The intestine
is not really a gland, but it is a very important organ for hormone balance. Your intestine produces the amino acid tryptophan, which can be used to produce serotonin in your brain – which is responsible for feelings of happiness. This neurotransmitter has important functions in pain perception, memory performance, controlling sleep, eating and sexual behavior.
The pancreas
is right behind your stomach, just above your gut. It is one of the most stress sensitive organs. It produces the digestive juices with their important enzymes.
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