Health&Wellness Magazine September 2015 | Page 5

From the Editor STAFF WRITERS: Angela S. Hoover Jean Jeffers Dr. Tom Miller Charles Sebastian Regina Walker, LCSW, BCD, CASAC COLUMNISTS/GUESTS: Dr. Keith Applegate Family Practice Associates of Lexington, P.S.C. Dr. Clarissa S. Beiting Lexington Clinic Gynecologist John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP Mind Body Studio September 2015 & 5 [email protected] Tanya Tyler Editor, Health&Wellness Magazine Dear Friends, The body is absolutely amazing, isn’t it? It is awesome to think about the myriad systems in our bodies and how they work so well together (most of the time) to keep us healthy and moving. In this issue of Health and Wellness magazine, you’ll learn about some of those parts of our body that regulate our bodies and work to keep all the parts and pieces in sync. The pituitary gland is small but mighty and it has a big task of making sure our hormones are adequately distributed. Learn about the thyroid and why it is vital to our health. For our male readers who might be thinking about testosterone replacement therapy, be sure to read Dr. Keith Applegate’s article so you can learn what it really entails. Another article talks about how stress can disrupt our lives. Stress is inevitable, as we know, so we all need to find ways to help us relax and destress. For some it’s exercising. For some it’s meditating. For others, it’s kicking back and reading something enjoyable and enlightening … something like Health and Wellness magazine. Thanks for reading! Tanya J. Tyler Here’s to your health, Interim Editor Allison Perry Willie B. Ray – Art of Strength Kettle Bell Gym Dr. Reinhard – Village Animal Hospital INSIDE THIS ISSUE SAMPLER PUBLICATIONS: John Brokamp / Publisher Janet Roy / Director of Creative Services Kim Blackburn / Sales Representative John Hoffeld / Sales Representative McKinsey Allen / Sales Assistant ABOUT H&W a proud product of 10 From the Cover The Master Gland: Learn about the small but mighty Pituitary Gland 14 The Pancreas Important gland plays a dual role 20 The Thyroid and Your Mental Health Thyroid deficiency can contribute to depression Columns Health&Wellness Magazine can be found in 20 central Kentucky counties and is distributed to over 90% of medical facilities, including chiroprator’s, eye doctor’s and dentist’s offices. You can also pick up your FREE copy of Health&Wellness at most grocery and convenience stores as well as many restaurants throughout Central Kentucky. 12 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Psychoneuroimmunology 16 NEWS MAKERS 23 ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL DOC Testosterone Therapy for Men 30 PET HEALTH Lab Testing for Your Pet 34 FOOD: NATURE’S BEAUTY Artichoke 35 FOOD BITES 41 e-mail [email protected] YOUR FITNESS COACH Naturally Detox Your Body with Exercise and Proper Nutrition Download the media kit at www.samplerpublications.com Departments For advertising rates and to find out how to get YOUR article published: 859-225-4466 © Copyright HEALTH&WELLNESS Magazine 2015. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of the material in this magazine in whole or in part without written prior consent is prohibited. Articles and other material in this magazine are not necessarily the views of Health&Wellness Magazine. Health&Wellness Magazine reserves the right to publish and edit, or not publish any material that is sent. Health&Wellness Magazine will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal or misleading to its readers. The information in Health&Wellness should not be considered as a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. Health&Wellness is a proud product of Sampler Publications, Inc. 26 42 06 Features Hypothyroidism Body working too fast or too slow? Get your Thyroid checked 08 Hormones Can Affect Mood Circadian rhythms, depression are influenced by irregularities 18 How Do Stressors Affect Our Bodies? It’s a natural reaction to tough life events 21 The Role of the Pituitary Gland To maintain its optimal health, go back to the basics 25 Overweight, Obese and Overeating Food addictions are a real problem for some 32 The Endocrine Changes of Menopause 36 Modern Infant Care May Be Stunting Brain and Emotional Development Life outcomes for American youth worsening 37 It’s a Feeling in My Gut… Intestinal bacteria have a role in onset of anxiety, depression 38 UK Transplant Patient Uses Personal Experiences to Help Others 40 Switching On Instant Learning Specific part of the brain evaluates causal uncertainty 47 Love on the Run What is behind sexual attraction to criminals? Calendar of Events Medical Careers from the pages of Magazine DIGITAL Read the current issue of Health&Wellness on your smart phone, tablet and computer: