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Chapter 13 - Wellness in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

from Part II - From Illness to Wellness by Organ Systems/Disorders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

By
Steven Clevenger ,
Lidia Eskander ,
Tiffany Lin  and
Waguih William IsHak
Edited by
Waguih William IsHak
Waguih William IsHak
Affiliation:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
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Summary

Wellness is a term encompassing many aspects of the human experience, including physical health. Much of the regulation and maintenance of the human body occurs via hormonal expression. The human endocrine organs include the pituitary, adrenals, thyroid, testes, and ovaries, and produce many of the hormones responsible for maintaining homeostasis and optimal cellular function [1]. Many factors can alter hormonal expression, including aging, environmental toxins, disease, nutrition, and even stress [1]. Hormonal imbalances often lead to poorer health outcomes and decreased wellness in the long run. This chapter will give an overview of the most common endocrine disorders, how they impact wellness, and what has been done to improve patient quality of life (QOL).

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The Handbook of Wellness Medicine , pp. 160 - 176
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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