Welcome back to the Tour of the Body series! This week, we’re diving into one of the most mysterious and least understood glands of the endocrine system—the pineal gland. Often called the body’s “sleep regulator,” the pineal gland does far more than just help you rest. From supporting brain health to balancing hormones, this tiny gland plays a crucial role in keeping your body in sync. Let’s explore the surprising ways the pineal gland impacts your health, and how you can keep it functioning at its best!

The “Tour of the Body” Series' endocrine system continues with The Adrenal Glands: The Stress Responders. These pair of pyramid shaped glands on top of our kidneys are incredibly hardworking, and unfairly vilified. They are crucial to responding to stress, in an over-stressed world.

The “Tour of the Body” Series begins with digestion, and the first stop of digestion is the mouth, then the esophagus. Did you know saliva is actually part of our immune system?