Moody, Hyper, Overweight or Cranky Kids .
.
.
It Could Be Their Hormones!
By Dr.
Laura Thompson
Yes, kids have hormone problems that show up at early ages.
They may not be the hormones you re
thinking of though.
We’re referring to the stress hormones,...
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Moody, Hyper, Overweight or Cranky Kids .
.
.
It Could Be Their Hormones!
By Dr.
Laura Thompson
Yes, kids have hormone problems that show up at early ages.
They may not be the hormones you re
thinking of though.
We’re referring to the stress hormones, manufactured by their adrenal glands.
They
control moods, emotions, behaviors, how we deal with stress, how we sleep, and how much energy we
have.
They also play a huge role in balancing the metabolism -- how we burn our food for fuel.
Hormones are like messengers.
They circulate in the body and fit into hormone receptor sites just as keys fit
into keyholes.
The coordinated function of hormones is like a symphony orchestra with all its different
"voices".
All the instruments need to play together in harmony.
For example; if the estrogen is too "loud", the
progesterone cannot be "heard.
" It s ALL about balance.
Most pediatricians don’t evaluate the stress hormones.
This is a serious oversight.
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