Pituitary Gland: Stimulation, Foods & Acupuncture

Stimulating the pituitary gland through targeted nutrition and acupuncture can improve endocrine function. Learn about specific exercises and nutrients that support the 'master gland' for optimal hormone regulation.

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Exercises for Pituitary Gland

Your pituitary gland is responsible for relaying messages from your hypothalamus to your endocrine glands and also secreting hormones that control growth and development.

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Herbs That Stimulate the Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland plays an important role in regulating your sexuality and fertility. It synthesizes and releases a broad range of hormones that communicate signals from your brain to your body. Disease and time can break down this communication, according to a July 2008 review in "Aging Research Review."

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Foods and Nutrients for Improved Pituitary Gland Function

The pituitary gland is a tiny gland located at the base of the brain. It is about the size of a pea and is located between the optic nerves. The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master gland" because it controls hormone functions.

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Acupuncture Points & the Pituitary Gland

No longer than a pea, the pituitary gland plays a critical role in the endocrine system, overseeing the function of all the other glands. The pituitary gland is situated beside the hypothalamus area of the brain and attached by nerve fibers.

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