THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM IS MADE UP OF A SERIES OF GLANDS INCLUDING SEVERAL GLANDS WHICH WORK TOGETHER TO MAINTAIN HOMEOSTASIS. \u00a0They include the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, and ovaries\/testes. \u00a0In addition to working to maintain homeostasis, the glands of the endocrine system work together to regulate our metabolism, growth, reproduction, and body chemistry.<\/p>\n
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. \u00a0They work with other body systems and are important to the overall function of a person in everyday life. \u00a0It’s important that the different Endocrine glands work well.<\/p>\n
THE HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY, AND PINEAL GLANDS ARE LOCATED IN THE BRAIN IN THE AREA BEHIND THE EYES. \u00a0 They all three interact with the nervous system. \u00a0It’s believed that the hypothalamus controls the “mother” gland because it’s believed to coordinate the functions of the other endocrine glands in addition to regulating growth, blood pressure, and sexual development.<\/p>\n
When a person is stressed emotionally and spiritually, the pituitary reflex becomes sensitive. \u00a0Sometimes it’s so sensitive to the reflexologist’s touch that it can’t be worked. \u00a0When this happens, go to the pituitary gland reflex on the hands and work there.<\/p>\n
The pineal gland produces melatonin which is responsible for sleep patterns. \u00a0Many people believe the pineal gland functions as our “third eye” and works with our spiritual and psychic development.<\/p>\n
THE THYROID AND PARATHYROID GLANDS ARE LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE THROAT. \u00a0 They’re attached to the wind pipe with the thyroid in front and the parathyroids in back. \u00a0The parathyroids are believed to control calcium and bone metabolism. \u00a0The thyroid, a very important gland, coordinates how everything in our body works. \u00a0The thyroid is to the body what the gas pedal is to a car. \u00a0People with thyroid imbalances often experience anger.<\/p>\n
The thymus is a gland located a couple of inches below the thyroid and parathyroids. \u00a0This gland offers support to the immune system. \u00a0Our thymus is a certain size when we are born and does not get much larger as we grow up and age. \u00a0This leads some professionals to believe the thymus is more important in infanthood and childhood than in adulthood. \u00a0Here again, we have a spiritual gland. \u00a0The thymus works better when we feel more positive about ourselves.<\/p>\n
The pancreas is partially an endocrine gland which works in close conjunction with the digestive system. \u00a0The pancreas has two parts: \u00a0endocrine and exocrine. \u00a0The endocrine part of the pancreas is called the Islets of Langerhans. \u00a0This is where insulin is produced.<\/p>\n
THE ADRENALS ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE KIDNEYS. \u00a0They work closely with the nervous system to maintain fluid and mineral balance. \u00a0The adrenals are easily felt because we experience them as “butterflies” in our stomach when we are suddenly nervous. \u00a0Prolonged stress overload has a negative effect on the adrenals. \u00a0When the adrenals get overstressed it takes time and effort by the practitioner to return them to balance.<\/p>\n
THE OVARIES IN THE FEMALE AND THE TESTES IN THE MALE ARE ENDOCRINE GLANDS. \u00a0This is a point of creativity in the body. \u00a0They are managed by the pituitary gland.<\/p>\n
KEEPING THE VARIOUS ENDOCRINE GLANDS BALANCED IS IMPORTANT TO US ALL. \u00a0Sometimes, when an endocrine gland is not balanced, our whole (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional) reflects this imbalance and is affected negatively by it. \u00a0Reflexology for the Spirit sessions help balance our endocrine system.<\/p>\n
AN EXAMPLE OF A NICE SESSION IS TO FOCUS THE ENTIRE SESSION ON THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. \u00a0 \u00a0The importance of endocrine balance cannot be overestimated. \u00a0One effective way to focus on the endocrine system is to offer rotations (about 10 rotations per point) to each of the endocrine glands in the following order: \u00a0solar plexus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, liver, adrenal glands, ovaries\/testes. \u00a0Then, finally, return to the solar plexus.<\/p>\n
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