--- title: Primo Health Blog | endocrine health description: endocrine health | A portal for functional health topics and news. --- [![Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png?width=400&height=154&name=PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png "Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli")](https://www.primohealth.com) - [About](https://www.primohealth.com/about-daniel-sanelli) - [Program](https://www.primohealth.com/functional-blood-chemistry-analysis) - [Store](https://www.primohealth.com/primo-health-store) - [How to Shop](https://www.primohealth.com/primo-health-store) - [Primo Health Store](https://primohealthcoach.gethealthy.store) - [FullScript Dispensary](https://us.fullscript.com//welcome/primohealth) - [Apex Energetics Store](https://www.myhcpstore.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.primohealth.com) - [Contact](https://www.primohealth.com/contact-daniel-sanelli) # Primo Health Blog A portal for functional health topics and news. Browse by All smart supplementation whole foods herbs & botanicals anti-aging immune health weight management micronutrients lifestyle cardiovascular health degenerative disease macronutrients gluten sensitivity detoxification digestive health endocrine health brain health diet direction musculoskeletal health sports nutrition emotional health skin health nutrition professional pain management top posts holistic health minerals urinary health female health genetics allergies anti-inflammatory cooking eye health phytonutrients respiratory health antioxidants complimentary therapies fitness food sensitivities infectious disease men's health mindfullness stress management thyroid ## Posts about endocrine health: ## [Reflexology for Thyroid Health](https://blog.primohealth.com/reflexology-for-thyroid) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Nov 27, 2016 6:38:07 PM ![Reflexology for Thyroid Health](https://blog.primohealth.com/hubfs/REFLEXOLOGY%20BLOG%20HEADER%202.png) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [thyroid](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/thyroid) [complimentary therapies](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/complimentary-therapies) Reflexology is a gentle, complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapy in which pressure is placed along reflex points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face, or ears. A Reflex Map identifies various reflex points and corresponding regions or systems throughout the body. A certified reflexologist uses specific patterns of touch and pressure to stimulate these points. The theory that underlies reflexology is that stimulation of the reflex points opens the flow of energy (referred to as Life Force or Chi) and nutrients throughout the body. It is believed that reflexology taps into the body's natural healing process by enhancing the functioning of the lymphatic system (a major part of the immune system), which helps move fluids and waste products from within the tissues into the circulatory system, ultimately for excretion from the body. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/reflexology-for-thyroid) 0 Comments ## [Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health DHEA](https://blog.primohealth.com/supplement-of-the-week-designs-for-health-dhea) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Apr 15, 2015 10:00:00 AM ![Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health DHEA](https://blog.primohealth.com/hubfs/DHEA.jpg) [anti-aging](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/anti-aging) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) ### **Quick Overview** DHEA 5 mg capsules supply 5 mg of DHEA for the synthesis of important hormones and for a variety of potential physiological responses such as healthy aging, ongoing energy and vitality, a balanced stress response as well as muscle integrity and fat reduction.\* This low dose DHEA can be slowly titrated upwards as needed. ### **Product Description** Brought to you by popular demand…this lower dose DHEA can be slowly titrated upwards if needed. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/supplement-of-the-week-designs-for-health-dhea) 0 Comments ## [Health Benefits of DHEA](https://blog.primohealth.com/health-benefits-of-dhea) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Apr 13, 2015 10:00:00 AM ![Health Benefits of DHEA](https://blog.primohealth.com/hubfs/images/fountain_youth_blog.jpg) [cardiovascular health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/cardiovascular-health) [anti-aging](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/anti-aging) [immune health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/immune-health) [degenerative disease](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/degenerative-disease) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) [lifestyle](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/lifestyle) *DHEA* By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS – Dean of Academics, Huntington College of Health Sciences Over 2500 medical articles have reported the benefits of dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, a hormone secreted from the adrenal glands. As a dietary supplement, DHEA has many applications to human health. Following is a discussion of some of these applications. ### **How DHEA works** Aging is a gradual deterioration of our various organs and systems. It is not just "getting older." People don't simply die because they are older. Death results from failure of an organ or system. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/health-benefits-of-dhea) 0 Comments ## [Supplement of the week: Designs for Health 7-Keto 60 capsules](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186849/Supplement-of-the-week-Designs-for-Health-7-Keto-60-capsules) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Dec 9, 2014 7:55:00 PM ![Supplement of the week: Designs for Health 7-Keto 60 capsules](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-2243233464-jpg/images/ket060-lrg-resized-600.jpg) [weight management](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/weight-management) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [emotional health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/emotional-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) ### **Quick Overview** 7-Keto® is a registered trade name for the compound 3-acetyl-7- oxo DHEA, a stabilized form of 7-oxo DHEA. Once ingested, acetyl-7-oxo DHEA is cleaved to 7-oxo DHEA, a DHEA metabolite naturally found in the body. Although 7-oxo DHEA is similar to DHEA, it does not convert into estrogenic or androgenic hormones. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186849/Supplement-of-the-week-Designs-for-Health-7-Keto-60-capsules) 0 Comments ## [Common Triggers of Depression](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186587/Common-Triggers-of-Depression) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Nov 14, 2014 1:01:00 PM ![Common Triggers of Depression](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-2165083064-png/images/handoverthroat-resized-600.png) [micronutrients](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/micronutrients) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [detoxification](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/detoxification) [emotional health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/emotional-health) *Depression: Functional Medicine Approach* By Ronald Grisanti, DC, DABCO, DACBN, MS Depression is considered the most dreaded condition of mankind. What makes depression so awful is the sad fact that it is the one disease devoid of hope in the minds of many who suffer with this global epidemic. Unlike debilitating diseases like arthritis, which shows it's ugly face by causing pain, depression is a silent enemy afflicting millions every year. My goal in this article is to prepare and educate you on a few of the common triggers of depression. These are not original thoughts on the subject of depression but are in fact documented peer-reviewed research proving the existence of a world of information kept under "lock and key" contributing to a sea of suffering and mental anguish. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186587/Common-Triggers-of-Depression) 0 Comments ## [Natural Breast Enlargement](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186432/Natural-Breast-Enlargement) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Nov 3, 2014 11:00:00 AM ![Natural Breast Enlargement](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-1995068500-jpg/images/illustration_trigonella_foenum-graecum0_clean-resized-600.jpg) [herbs & botanicals](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/herbs-botanicals) [female health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/female-health) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) *Breast Enlargement Botanicals* By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS – Dean of Academics, Huntington College of Health Sciences Nowadays, many women who desire larger breasts are opting for surgical breast implants. These implants are controversial, with some scientists saying they’re dangerous, and others saying they cause no harm. This gives rise to the question, “What other methods exist for increasing breast size?” In answering this question, the first place to begin is with a discussion of female hormones. ### **Female hormones** [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186432/Natural-Breast-Enlargement) 0 Comments ## [Natural Androgen Alternatives](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186225/Natural-Androgen-Alternatives) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Oct 15, 2014 12:34:00 PM ![Natural Androgen Alternatives](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-1865247145-jpg/images/natural_androgen_alternatives.jpg) [herbs & botanicals](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/herbs-botanicals) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS – Dean of Academics, Huntington College of Health Sciences  *Smart SupplementationTM is a free series of educational literature created by Huntington College of Health Sciences (HCHS) as a public service. Although copyrighted, it may be freely photocopied and distributed, but may not be altered in any way. Smart SupplementationTM is not intended as medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition, consult your physician. * For better of for worse (depending upon your viewpoint), as of January 2005 androgen or “andro” products are no longer available. For some athletes, this represents a significant loss in their dietary supplement arsenal. After all, whatever else you might say about andro it did have some established benefits:  - Some androgens increased testosterone levels - Some androgens increased performance - Some androgens increased strength - Some androgens promoted muscle growth   So now that andro is gone, what viable alternatives currently exist? Following is a discussion of dietary supplement ingredients that offer similar benefits to those of andro, or perhaps better.  [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186225/Natural-Androgen-Alternatives) 0 Comments ## [Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health DIM-Avail](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/185848/Supplement-of-the-Week-Designs-for-Health-DIM-Avail) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Sep 16, 2014 7:24:00 PM ![Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health DIM-Avail](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-1639997194-jpg/images/dim120-lrg.jpg) [weight management](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/weight-management) [female health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/female-health) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) ## Quick Overview Due to its crystalline structure, absorption of DIM is minimal when given orally (similar to CoQ10). DIM absorption can be greatly enhanced by emulsifying it with lecithin in rice bran oil, including with it compounds that hold it in solution such as beeswax, and finally adding fat-soluble nutrients that aid absorption through the gut wall. DIM-Avail™, which gets its name from its high bioavalability, is a unique combination of such ingredients.  Research tells us that a low level of the 2-hydroxyestrone and a high level of 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone are not desired. DIM works by helping to increase 2-hydroxyestrone and therefore improves the 2/16 hydroxyestrone ratio.\* [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/185848/Supplement-of-the-Week-Designs-for-Health-DIM-Avail) 0 Comments ## [Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health Adrenotone](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/183533/Supplement-of-the-Week-Designs-for-Health-Adrenotone) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Jun 23, 2014 8:00:00 AM ![Supplement of the Week: Designs for Health Adrenotone](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-1059006216-jpg/images/adrenotone-resized-600.jpg) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [smart supplementation](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/smart-supplementation) ## Quick Overview Adrenotone™ is a combination of standardized herbs and nutrients which are known for rejuvenating the adrenals. This product is designed to promote healthy cortisol levels, hypothalamic and pituitary function (HPTA axis), and catecholamine production (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine).\* Adrenotone™ does not contain glandulars. [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/183533/Supplement-of-the-Week-Designs-for-Health-Adrenotone) 0 Comments ## [Healthy Thyroid Function, Part 5](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/103470/Healthy-Thyroid-Function-Part-5) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Oct 26, 2011 8:00:00 AM ![Healthy Thyroid Function, Part 5](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-16123188-jpg/images/hashimoto-resized-600.jpg) [weight management](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/weight-management) [immune health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/immune-health) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [lifestyle](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/lifestyle) #### In the United States the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid. An [autoimmune condition](https://blog.primohealthcoach.com/blog/bid/66736/What-Are-The-Autoimmune-Diseases) is an immunological response of the body against... [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/103470/Healthy-Thyroid-Function-Part-5) 0 Comments [Prev](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health/page/0) [1](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [2](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health/page/2) [Next](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health/page/2) [![Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png?width=400&height=154&name=PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png "Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli")](http://primohealth.com) Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram --- Copyright © 2026, Primo Health Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use