Hypothalamus / Pituitary /
Pineal Dysfunction

Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Pineal Dysfunction: Overview

The endocrine system is an intricate "feedback" system, in which hormones release or suppress other hormones, controlling the way the body works.  Balance is crucial, because an unhealthy component (gland) could cause repercussions to cascade down into all parts of the body.

Diagnose your symptoms now!
  • check your overall health status
  • learn what you should be doing right now
  • identify any nutritional deficiencies

For example, an unhealthy pituitary can produce too much growth hormone (leading possibly to giantism) or too little, which can lead to premature aging and wasting of tissue.

The hypothalamus gland produces a releasing factor known as thyroid stimulation hormone releasing factor, or TSH-RF.  It is a secretion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland.  It regulates survival processes, such as reproduction, nourishment, and self-defense, by initiating the appropriate physical response through nerve impulses and chemical messengers.

The pituitary, which is controlled by the hypothalamus, has two distinct parts, the anterior and posterior lobes.  Each one releases different hormones.  The hypothalamus is and essential link between the brain and the pituitary.  For example, the hypothalamus releases hormones stored in the posterior pituitary, including: oxytocin, vital in childbirth and nursing, and vasopressin, the water-regulating hormone; it also releases "turn on" hormones form the anterior pituitary, which stimulates secretions by other endocrine glands.

The pineal gland works in harmony with the hypothalamus gland, directing the body's thirst, hunger, sexual desire and the biological clock that determines our aging process.  It is the "third eye" of the brain, responsible for telling the brain when it is day or night.  It also controls the body's hormonal systems, sleep-wake cycle, and other so-called "circadian" (24-hour) body rhythms.  It is in essence, the body's internal clock.

The pineal gland produces a hormone called melatonin, levels of which are what directly influence the function of various brain centers (appetite, sleep, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland).

Various functions and rhythms of the human body are controlled by hormones which might be defined as chemical messengers.  Most of these hormones are produced by these and the other major endocrine glands, but several other organs also manufacture hormones – the stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys, and heart all contain groups of hormone-secreting cells.

Treatment and Prevention

Good nutrition for the pituitary includes alfalfa, kelp, dandelion, bee pollen and spirulina.  Magnesium and potassium are important minerals.

Signs, symptoms & indicators of Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Pineal Dysfunction:

Symptoms - Cardiovascular

Symptoms - Hair

Counter-indicators

Symptoms - Metabolic

Symptoms - Mind - Emotional

Counter-indicators
Concerned or curious about your health?  Try The Analyst™
Symptom Entry
Symptom Entry
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Suggestions
Suggestions
LifeMeter
LifeMeter®
Full Explanations
Explanations
Optional Doctor Review
Review (optional)

Conditions that suggest Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Pineal Dysfunction:

Female-Specific

Skin-Hair-Nails

Male Hair Loss

Any condition that upsets the adrenal or pituitary gland may result in hair loss.

Female Hair Loss

Any condition that upsets the ovary, adrenal or pituitary gland may result in hair loss.

Risk factors for Hypothalamus / Pituitary / Pineal Dysfunction:

Childhood

Counter-indicators

Supplements, Medications, Drugs

Report by The Analyst™
Click to see sample report
Health problems rarely occur in isolation or for obvious reasons

Your body is a highly complex, interconnected system.  Instead of guessing at what might be wrong, let us help you discover what is really going on inside your body based on the many clues it is giving.

Our multiple symptom checker provides in-depth health analysis by The Analyst™ with full explanations, recommendations and (optionally) doctors available for case review and answering your specific questions.

KEY

Weak or unproven link: may be a sign or symptom of; may suggest; may increase risk of
Weak or unproven link:
may be a sign or symptom of; may suggest; may increase risk of
Strong or generally accepted link: often increases risk of
Strong or generally accepted link:
often increases risk of
Weakly counter-indicative: may contraindicate
Weakly counter-indicative:
may contraindicate
Strong counter-indication: often decreases risk of
Strong counter-indication:
often decreases risk of
We use cookies for traffic analysis, advertising, and to provide the best user experience