Yesterday, we left off with a converted hormone. NOW what happens? Here's the 'big magilla'. It is at this point that the hormone binds itself to its proper receptor (like a key that fits precisely into a lock). Voila! We have transmission! We get the infamous 'proteonic response' (better known in my book as 'bingo, bingo!'). Happy hormonal connections lead to proper homeostasis. But... if the 'key' doesn't fit with ultimate precision, then the transmission contains lots of static. When this happens, there is less of the hormone 'locked' into its receptor and more hormone loosely circulating throughout the body. Therefore, low frequency and transmission leads to low hormonal response (eg: slow thyroid, low testosterone level).
The downward cycle then occurs, the hypothalamus doesn't get stimulated because it thinks it already sent out the transmission to create the proteonic response. Next, the pituitary gets suppressed, and the chain of events continues on.
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: stay tuned for tomorrow's blog. I'll be touching on what external factors can cause low hormonal responses and give you some good tips for happy hormones!!
Showing posts with label homeostasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homeostasis. Show all posts
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Take 'Boring' Out of Water
Water intake is just so important to our daily homeostasis and general wellness. Proper hydration (and I don't mean the booze) contributes to fewer muscle cramps, tighter turgor to the skin, better digestion, respiration and disposal of toxins from the body.
The complaint I hear most in my clinic is 'water is boring'. Water can be quite exciting! I don't start my day without a litre of water. I mix up my intake by adding fresh lemon or limes or orange slices. I might brew up another pitcher of natural green tea and drink this with my lunch...it's really wonderful with a few ice cubes. Fresh mint sprigs added to boiling water and set cold in the frig makes for a great thirst quencher after a hard workout. And lastly, a bit of sugar won't kill you. If you can't stand the thought of drinking H2O, then mix it up. 1:4 (fresh juice to water) makes a nice mix.
Humans are made of over 70% water. We constantly lose water everyday, so constant hydration is important to our survival. Notice how folks who don't drink water usually have halotosis, dry flakey skin, suffer from constipation and have a general 'oudour'? YUK! Not very attractive, if you ask me!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you want to lose weight, look good and feel good too, start drinking lots of water. You'll recover faster from exercise, you won't smell when you perspire and you'll look younger.
The complaint I hear most in my clinic is 'water is boring'. Water can be quite exciting! I don't start my day without a litre of water. I mix up my intake by adding fresh lemon or limes or orange slices. I might brew up another pitcher of natural green tea and drink this with my lunch...it's really wonderful with a few ice cubes. Fresh mint sprigs added to boiling water and set cold in the frig makes for a great thirst quencher after a hard workout. And lastly, a bit of sugar won't kill you. If you can't stand the thought of drinking H2O, then mix it up. 1:4 (fresh juice to water) makes a nice mix.
Humans are made of over 70% water. We constantly lose water everyday, so constant hydration is important to our survival. Notice how folks who don't drink water usually have halotosis, dry flakey skin, suffer from constipation and have a general 'oudour'? YUK! Not very attractive, if you ask me!
Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day: If you want to lose weight, look good and feel good too, start drinking lots of water. You'll recover faster from exercise, you won't smell when you perspire and you'll look younger.
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