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Cortisol – The General

Cortisol and Stress Cortisol, commonly known as hydrocortisone, is the major hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when the body is under stress. It is critical […]

April 15, 2011

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Thyroid Hormone – Misunderstood Regulator, or The Scapegoat

We hear so much about the thyroid today and it seems that almost everyone has or thinks they have a thyroid problem. So what’s the deal […]

April 8, 2011

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Testosterone – The Hormone of Love

Testosterone – The Male Hormone Testosterone has gotten some bad press (like estrogen) because of the potential for abuse in professional athletes and body builders. But […]

March 21, 2011

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Progesterone – The Great Mediator

Progesterone’s role Progesterone is estrogen’s partner. It is secreted primarily in the ovary after ovulation and is responsible for promoting implantation of the embryo and maintaining […]

March 9, 2011

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