Eating by Design - Hormone Edition 

The hypothalamus affects almost every organ of the body and functions as the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.

The ovaries and testes maintain and regulate the reproductive cycles. Keeping those organs healthy is key for fertility, regulating menstrual cycles, hormone balancing and more.

Having healthy adrenals may be the most important hormonal factor for overall health. If you struggle with fatigue, stress, anxiety, blood sugars, low blood pressure or poor concentration, adrenal fatigue is likely a component.

The thymus is an important part of our immune system, and within it, “T cells” or T lymphocytes mature. T cells are critical to the adaptive immune system, where the body adapts specifically to foreign invaders.

The parathyroid glands are four tiny glands, located in the neck, that control the body's calcium levels. The parathyroids produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) which raises the blood calcium levels.

Learn how the thyroid produces hormones that are responsible for metabolism, weight loss, and regulation of body temperature. Iodine is crucial for thyroid function, breast health, ovary health and cancer prevention.

The pineal gland is one of the smallest and most important endocrine glands in the body. The gland has several critical functions including the secretion of melatonin, and it helps the body convert signals from the nervous system to signals in the endocrine system.

The pituitary is the "master gland" that controls other glands in the body. This is the area that needs work if women are struggling with fertility.