Read more about the article Adrenal Health: The Stress Control Center – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Adrenal Health: The Stress Control Center – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Adrenal glands are one of the vital structures that contributes to overall health. This triangular-shaped gland is located on top of each kidney and it consists of two parts – the outer region (adrenal cortex) and inner region (adrenal medulla). The adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids (i.e., cortisol), which is a hormone that has important effects on the heart, metabolism, blood pressure, immunity, bone, and nervous system. Cortisol levels vary in the blood throughout the day, but generally high when you wake up in the morning and fall throughout the day. However, if you work at night, the reverse is the case. So cortisol production is linked to your daily activity pattern. Both cortisol deficiency and its overproduction have a significant effect on the body, which we are going to talk about in this article.

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Read more about the article Menopause: What is Happening in a Woman’s Body? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Menopause: What is Happening in a Woman’s Body? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Menopause is a stage that signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. This transition stage typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It is characterized by some changes that progress until the final menses and end of your reproductive years. However, menopause can occur earlier in life due to your genes, some immune disorders, and medical treatments, such as the removal of ovaries. Also, early menopause is often seen among smokers and women with chronic diseases.

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Read more about the article Thyroid issues: testing (like TSH, T4, T3, free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3) – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Thyroid issues: testing (like TSH, T4, T3, free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3) – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

In this month of MAY, being Women’s Health Month, we are going to discuss one of the common conditions affecting women - thyroid issues. These health conditions can come in form of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Grave’s disease. We are also going to discuss blood tests for thyroid function – like TSH, total T4, free T4, Free T3, rT3, and others. These tests are parts of important for diagnosing and treating these thyroid issues. Usually, a combination of tests is needed to establish the full nature of your thyroid health, but sometimes, a single test is enough to draw some conclusion. The values of the thyroid tests help doctors determine the kind of thyroid issue a person is having.

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Read more about the article Estrogen Dominance: What it is and the problems created- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Estrogen Dominance: What it is and the problems created- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Hormones are responsible for a lot of changes in your body, from the puberty stage to pregnancy, and menopause. The chemical substances work like a seesaw- when they’re balanced, your body works as it should, but when there is hormonal imbalance, you can begin to experience a lot of problems as a woman. One major imbalance, known as “estrogen dominance” is particularly blamed for a number of health and well-being issues women face today. We are going to talk about it and the problems created in this article. But before then, let’s talk a bit about estrogen

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