Growth Hormone aka HGH TO ORDER THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL OUR CLINIC AT 1-800-276-3409! Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Sixty percent of all the cells of the pituitary gland are called somatotropes and produce growth hormone. It promotes skeletal tissue, and organ growth in children and adolescents. In adults, growth hormone is mostly secreted during the first two hours of sleep. Almost as much growth hormone exists in the pituitary gland of a 70-year-old person as there does in the pituitary of a 15 year old.The only difference is that the 70 year olds pituitary does not release it. There are two separate hormones that are involved in growth hormone release-somatotrophin (GHRH), which is made in the hypothalamus and causes release of growth hormone, and somatostatin, which turns off growth hormone. Most of the somatostatin receptors are not in the hypothalamus, pituitary, or brain, but are in the GI tract, and are released after consumption of sugar and carbohydrates. Therefore, if we have a sweet snack before we go to sleep, somatostatin will be stimulated in the GI tract, which will then shut off growth hormone secretion when we sleep. Growth hormone secretion peaks at age 20. After leaving the pituitary, growth hormone travels peripherally, where it is converted into IgF1 (needed for all connective tissue repairs) in the liver. It is IgF1, which is measured in a fasting blood test, which gives us an indication of growth hormone levels in the body (IgF1 levels fall 20-25 points per decade). Measuring IgF1 levels don't really tell you about aging however. Some better tests for aging include vision, balance and coordination and skin elasticity. Some signs of low growth hormone levels in the body include: Poor wound healing Increased body fat Reduced skin elasticity Poor self-esteem Muscle weakness Inability to stay awake after midnight Reduced vitality and energy Reduced lean body mass Joint pain Another factor to consider is that people with low growth hormone levels will take days to recover after being out very late at night. (One forewarning if you are thinking about HGH therapy is that fat has a lot of growth hormone receptors in it therefore, obese people do not improve on growth hormone therapy). Growth Hormone is recommended for people that: Have muscle weakness Joint stiffness and/or pain Low IgF1 (heal slowly) Symptoms of low growth hormone(See above list) High levels of free radicals in their tissue (People who have been on any kind of chemotherapy) The product that I have found that works better then anything on the market today is a homeopathic formula that resonates with all patients who need growth hormone stimulation. The product is GH-STIM™ (R-29), this homeopathic formula helps modulate growth hormone levels in the body; it is also noted that it is a secretagogue (somatotrophin) and influences the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, as well as increasing growth hormone sensitivity at the target tissue receptor site. Patients state that they feel as if they have discovered the Fountain of Youth! It virtually seems to slow down the aging process. Patients have also reported that their skin feels more supple, smooth and toned.  They have more energy, sleep better, and there have been some patients that have reported that it is a great therapeutic adjunct for impotency and sexual weakness. I have a patient who began taking this product and four months later his gray hair was gone, he said he was sleeping better, his muscle tone had improved and all of his joint pain had disappeared. GH-STIM™(R-29) Advanced Homeopathic Formula Hand Potentized Human Growth Hormones - recombinant Somatropin (rDNA Origin) Manufactured in Compliance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia Clinically Developed, Physician Formulated Growth hormone seems to be all the rage now. What I hope people will realize with this article is how it really works and will think twice before taking anything that could upset the balance of their systems. I am speaking about GH injections; these can lead to some very dangerous imbalances in the body; especially with the musculoskeletal system. A little at first might be good but who knows when to stop before there are some unwanted side effects it usually won't show up in the blood until it is too late. TO ORDER THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL OUR CLINIC AT 1-800-276-3409! You Can Contact Us In Any Of The Following Ways: Call us at 1-800-276-3409. We will gladly answer any of your questions. Send Us E-Mail and follow the instructions given. Another way to contact Dr. Locke is through our Guest Book. This and other remedies are best determined for you by a doctor who specializes in natural healing formulas either in homeopathic or nutritional therapies. (If you do not see the side bar for navigation, click on the Moon to get into the system.) All content design and style copyright © 1998-2004 Dr. Peggy Locke. All rights reserved. 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