Parathyroid Glands
eaware_oldThe Parathyroid Glands The parathyroid glands are small glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).The parathyroid glands are about the size of a grain of rice. There are usually four…
Ovaries
The Ovaries The ovaries lay on the pelvic side wall in the angle between the interior and exterior iliac arteries. The ovaries contain follicles in various stages of the ovarian…
Testes
The Testes In a man, the testes, which produce sperm and testosterone, hang well outside the pelvis, in the scrotum.The hypothalamus secretes gonadotropic-releasing hormone (GnRH). This triggers the pituitary to…
Celiac
OverviewCeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder. It may affect every organ in the body. In most cases celiac disease damages or destroys the villi, which are the very component of…
Iodine
Iodine is a very controversial subject and there seem to be more questions than answers. Why do some Hashimoto’s patients do fine with iodine while others cannot tolerate iodine. Why…
Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid Gland The Thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below (inferior to) the thyroid cartilage (which forms the…
Iron
Overview Iron deficiency impairs thyroid hormones synthesis by reducing activity of iron – dependent thyroid peroxidase. Iron deficiency anemia blunts and iron supplementation improves the efficacy of iodine. Iron is…
Adrenal Glands
The Adrenal Glands The adrenal glands also known as the suprarenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. The right adrenal gland is triangular shaped, while the left suprarenal gland…
Pancreas
The Pancreas The pancreas is partially hidden behind the stomach and sits in front of the kidney and adrenal glands. The tip of the tail of the pancreas touches the…
Diet & Lifestyle
Remember that whether you look sick or not, you are and the most important thing is to take care of yourself and get well. Diet – Your diet should now consist…