What is HGH?Written by Lana Hampton
Hormones are chemical messengers made up of amino acids and produced by endocrine glands to be sent all over body to stimulate certain activities. Growth, digestion, reproduction and sexual functions in human body are all triggered by hormones. HGH or Human Growth Hormone is most abundant protein hormone produced in pituitary gland (a pea sized endocrine gland located at centre of brain) that stimulates liver to produce somatomedins, which stimulate growth of bone and muscle. HGH is a very complex hormone made up of 191 amino acids. HGH production occurs largely during adolescence, coming to a peak in our 20's. After that, it declines; reaching a sub-optimal level after 40.HGH is known to be critical for conversion of body fat to muscle mass, tissue repair, muscle growth, healing, brain function, physical and mental health, bone strength, energy and metabolism. HGH is a powerful hormone that plays an important role in controlling one’s emotions and sexual functions. Adults, who don't have enough HGH, can suffer from lack of energy, muscle weakness, emotional distress, and disintegration of hair, nails, skin and vital organs, etc. HGH is also often called "fountain of youth" and elevated levels make one feel younger. Average HGH levels at different ages are: •Age 20, average 500 micrograms/day •Age 40, average 200 micrograms/day •Age 80, average 25 micrograms/day The body produces less HGH as we get older. However, aging can be prevented if pituitary gland is adequately stimulated to produce a moderate level of HGH even at a matured age or if supplemented by injections.
| | Victorious, Cancer Victor Written by Doreene Clement
Victorious By Doreene Clement www.the5yearjournal.com info@the5yearjournal.com “There it is again.” I muttered to myself, frustrated as I washed my arm. Every morning for five or six days in fall of 2003, I noticed rust-colored sticky stuff appearing on my left forearm and thigh. Finally, to my shock and horror, I discovered that rust-colored sticky stuff was easily dripping from my left nipple. In disbelief, I collapsed into my bedroom chair, swirling with a mix of grief and fear. I stared at blank white wall, feeling vacant, distant, disconnected from what I´d just seen. I called my doctor and was told this was not an emergency, but did need immediate attention. It could be cancer. After an exam, breast cancer specialist made an appointment for a mammogram and ultrasound. They took two sets of two x-rays on each breast and a third x-ray of a specific area of my right breast. In ultrasound I could see area of my right breast where they’d done extra mammogram. There was a dark mass. After biopsy on my right breast, I was diagnosed with infiltrating ductile carcinoma, a rare, aggressive, deadly cancer that metastasize to bones and lungs. Next is death. I had symptoms of both bone and lung cancer. The ultrasound of my left breast showed a trail of little beads, masses from my underarm to my nipple. “This couldn’t be good,” I thought. These masses rubbed against ducts, causing bleeding and discharge. That was rust-colored sticky stuff. My left breast was diagnosed with a rare duct disease. My oncologist felt that I also had cancer in this breast. She was deeply concerned, and wanted to immediately remove mass in my right breast and cut off 1/3 or more of my left breast.
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