What are hormones?
Simply put, hormones are our bodies’ messengers. They travel through the endocrine system to virtually every part of the body to tell it when and how to function. Our bodies’ organs and tissues rely on hormones to give them direction, which make them a very vital part of our overall health and wellness as well as a key factor in our daily functioning.
What do hormones affect?
Hormones travel through our endocrine system and influence virtually every part of our bodies. They carry messages that tell our other systems what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. This can affect the way you eat, sleep, and perform throughout the day. Because hormones play such a large role in our overall health, an imbalance has the tendency to impact quality of life.
Signs of hormonal imbalance
- Trouble sleeping/feeling tired throughout the day
- Irritability/mood changes
- Decreased libido
- Weight gain
- Increased chance of Depression/Anxiety
- Headaches
Identifying the cause of any sort of imbalance in your hormones is the first step on the path to wellness. Hoag Executive Health is here to ensure you understand what’s going on in your body from a comprehensive standpoint. That means including labs and tests like our hormone and gland assessments as a part of your executive health exam.
Stay on top of your health with one of Hoag Executive Health’s comprehensive executive physicals. Endocrine and hormone assessments are included on our premiere one-day exams. We offer a total health check so that you are fully informed about the current state of your overall health, as well as any preventative measures and care that should be utilized to ensure you protect what’s most important: your health and wellness.
