The term endocrinologist comes from the word endo, which means within, and the word krino, which means to separate. This is a specialty field of medicine where the doctor focuses on the intricate workings of the endocrine system and the other systems of the body that it affects. It is actually becoming more and more of a demand because so many new things are now being linked to the endocrine system.
Hormones and Their Function
One of the major parts of the endocrine system is the management of the different hormones that are produced within the glands of the body. This is a very delicate system. These hormones are responsible for most of the actions within a body. They tell a certain organ or part of the body to do a certain thing or indicate certain conditions to the brain where it can then render a decision as to what to do next.
A few of the areas where hormones have their effect includes metabolism, growth, differentiation, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction, sensory perception, proliferation, and a whole host of other things. One specific hormone can target the actions of a certain organ while another hormone can target something completely different. An endocrinologist is one who studies all of this. They study the hormones and their interactions with the body.
Now a branch of endocrinology that is steadily growing is the study of hormones. Advancements have now been made and are continuing to be made that can do certain things like simulate a certain hormone, stimulate the production of a certain hormone, or depress the production of a certain hormone. Essentially science has now advanced so far as it can control parts of the body like on / off switches, or better yet in some cases like a valve, regulating the flow to the desired amount.
Hormones and Weight Loss
One of the hottest areas of study is the use or control of hormones for weight loss. There are some solutions now that can stimulate a person’s body to lose weight faster. This may be simply to burn more fat, store less fat, create more muscle, depress a person’s appetite, and more. This can be done by either simulating a certain hormone that is normally produced within the body but is not produced enough, stimulating the glands to produce more of a certain hormone, and depressing the production of a certain hormone by that gland in order to lose weight faster.
The science behind the endocrine system and how it affects the body is quite interesting, especially in how it can help in losing weight. Of course, a person should never do anything without the consultation of a licensed physician. This is a delicate system and abuse of the system can leave dire consequences.
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Endocrinologists focus is on hormone therapy, medical weight loss, nutrition, and fitness. Patients are given full access to on-staff physicians, nutritionists and dieticians, personal trainers, and more to enhance a patient’s quality of life.
