Hormones are naturally occurring chemicals in our bodies in the glands where they are produced. These hormones already have functions in various glands and organs in our bodies. When produced they travel to their destination and gives instructions to that gland or organ to function properly. Some of the bodily functions that are told what to do, how and when to do it, by hormones are the body temperature, sleep cycle, your mood/stress, your fight or flight function, appetite, how quickly your body burns calories or fat, and procreating functions.
When hormones are working improperly or off balance then some or all of these functions will malfunction in your body. Some of the symptoms that may occur with the varying malfunctions of hormonal glands are sleep deprivation, abnormal weight gain or loss, thinning hair, depression or more.
Specifically, the system of glands of the endocrine system include the following: hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes. This system does not use nerves to transport information, it uses the blood to transport hormones to the cells. The cells must receive the hormones and process the message. The sophisticated system is so complex that many things can go wrong along the way throughout this complex process.
Dizziness
The part of your brain that controls your balance has to function properly. If this does not occur, the messages that are controlling your balance and inner ear are going to cause you to be physically imbalanced and dizzy. This can occur sporadically and in others more frequently. It can cause a condition known as vertigo. Vertigo is caused by those messages that deal with your balance, head movements and gravity working dysfunctional. They get mixed messages and cause dizziness.
Headaches
Persistent headaches, chronic pressure, increasingly severe tension in your head is an indication that hormonal dysfunction may be occurring. Your hormonal levels may be inconsistent and the fluctuations are causing the pain you are experiencing. Contact us at Eagles Landing Ob/Gyn to discuss dizziness and headaches.
Try to manage stress, avoid hormone toxin blockers, drink plenty of water, exercise and stay physically active, avoid sugary foods/refined sugar. Make sure that you get plenty of rest and get regular rest. This can help minimize your symptoms and help to regulate your hormones. Please consult a physician if you believe you could benefit from a consultation.
