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Pituitary Gland, Understanding the function of the pituitary gland in easy terms, Layman's term to understand what is helps and hurts the pituitary gland. The pituitary hormones listed and explained.
Pituitary
SYSTEM: Endocrine
CATEGORY: Gland
NUMBER: One
SHAPE: Pea shaped : Diameter 1/2 inch
and approx. 1/50 oz.
LOCATION: Attached to hypothalamus at
the base of the brain (see page PITUITARY-Location)
FUNCTION: Often called the master gland.
Posterior portion of the pituitary - Regulates kidney's function.
Also produces oxytocin hormone which
stimulates contractions of the uterus.
Anterior portion of the pituitary -
Influences the other glands of the body also controls growth.
The Pituitary produces the following
hormones:
- Oxytocin - Causes the uterus to contract (for
child birth)
- FSH - Follicular Stimulating Hormone - Stimulates
follicle (small cavity in the ovaries) where eggs mature and are then
expelled. This hormone regulates the production of sperm or maturing
of eggs.
- TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- ACTH - Adrenal CorTex hormone - How we metabolize
certain types of food as well as stimulating the lymphatic system.
- LH - Leutinizing Hormone - which stimulates
ovaries and testes.
- LTH - LacTogenic Hormone - stimulates ovaries
to produce progesterone also influences lactation, helps produce the
mothering instinct.
- ADH - AntiDiuretic Hormone - helps regulation
of water balance.
- ICSH - Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone
- helps with the maturing of sperm.
- MSH - Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone - helps
regulate the formation of melanin the pigment found in the skin.
- GH - Growth Hormone - stimulates body cells
to increase in size and undergo accelerated cell division.
KINESIOLOGY: Point 2 fingers at the
center of the top of the forehead. To test if nasal drip is caused by pituitary
test by placing index and middle finger over each center of the eye brow.
IRIDOLOGY :
In both eyes. In the left eye at 11:15 to 12:00 and in the right eye at
12:00 to 12:45. (see page PITUITARY-Iridology) Both need to be touching the autonomic nerve wreath.
REFLEXOLOGY :
Center of the pad on both big toes. (see page PITUITARY-Reflexology)
HELPS TO IMPROVE FUNCTION: Positive
thoughts
DETRIMENTAL TO IT'S HEALTH: Negative
thoughts and a lack of minerals.
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/HEALTH CONDITIONS:
10% of all brain tumors are in the pituitary gland which produces a hormone
called corticotropin. Symptoms include: Obesity, high blood pressure, and
buffalo back.
HYPERACTIVITY (OVERACTIVE)
Adolescent reaching the height of 7
foot or more.
HYPOACTIVITY (UNDERACTIVE)
Stunted growth, the adolescent may also retain childlike
appearance. Long, hard labors or when labor has to be induced.
MAIN MINERALS:
Magnesium and Selenium
MAIN VITAMIN:
Vitamin B-6, Vitamin E and Vitamin B complex.
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REASON FOR USE |
| Alfalfa |
Nourishes the pituitary gland (especially if developing white skin blotches)
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| Ginseng |
Nourishes the pituitary. |
| Gotu Kola |
Contains nutrients needed by the pituitary. |
Herbal Combination |
REASON FOR USE |
| Mastergland |
Helps balance the glandular system |
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REASON FOR USE |
| None of which I am aware. |
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OTHER NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
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REASON FOR USE |
| Alfalfa and wheat sprouts |
Nourishes the pituitary |
| L-Ornithine, L-Taurine and L-Tryptophan |
Amino acids |
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Sometimes Nasal drip can be caused
by the pituitary gland.
If Chronic sinus problems continue after
taking sinus herbs you may want to consider supporting the pituitary.
ADDITIONAL READING: None of which I
am aware.
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