Pituitary Gland: The Regulator
The “Tour of the Body” Series' endocrine spotlight kicks off with the Pituitary Gland: The Regulator. This amazing pea-sized little gland is responsible for nine of the most influential hormones in the body. This gland is responsible for regulating your growth, metabolism, reproduction, stress, lactation, water & salt balance, and even childbirth.
The Endocrine System: The Body’s MESSENGER System
The “Tour of the Body” Series continues on with the endocrine system our body’s firmware and messenger system. This is a brief intro. This is a complex system, I'll do my best to make it easy, engaging, and of course, empowering!
The Pancreas: A Tale of Two Cities
The “Tour of the Body” Series on digestion rounds off with the pancreas. Did you know that your pancreas makes 1-4 liters of digestive juices a day? And, it's also part of the endocrine system?
The Unsung Heroes of Digestion: A Tour of the Intestines
The “Tour of the Body” Series continues with the intestines and the microbiome. Did you know 70% of your immune system resides in your gut?
Moving Through Digestion: The Stomach and MMC
The “Tour of the Body” Series continues with the stomach and the motor motility complex. Did you know your stomach acid is part of your immune system?
And So It Begins: The Mouth and Esophagus
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?
The History & Science of CST
The motions of the skull and membranes are facilitated throughout the entire body via a tissue called “fascia.” Fascia is the spider-web-like connective tissue found everywhere in the body.