-- : ADRENAL ADENOMAS - RESEARCH BY MALAYSIA Chinese Master's NEURO ACUPUNCTURE Herbal Medicine treatment

Adrenal glands are situated over the top of each kidney. Adrenal adenomas are non-cancerous tumors of the Adrenal gland. They arise from the outer layer of the gland, called the Adrenal cortex. The Adrenal cortex normally makes hormones that belong to the steroid family. If an Adrenal adenoma produces hormones, it is called 'functioning', though this term makes them sound healthy when in fact such adenomas often produce excessive amounts of steroid hormones. If an adenoma does not produce a hormone it is termed 'non-functioning'.

Adrenal adenomas are often found by chance during a scan of the body for an unrelated condition. However, all Adrenal masses (lumps) need careful evaluation to ascertain their nature, especially to see whether they are producing hormones. If an Adrenal adenoma that is producing hormones is not treated, it can have serious consequences.

The cause of Adrenal adenomas is unknown, but the current accepted theory is that they arise because of mutations (changes) in certain genes (which are not yet identified). Adrenal adenomas are more common in some inherited diseases, including multiple endocrine neoplasia type I, Beckwith-Weidman syndrome and the Carney complex. Also, patients with genetic defects of the body systems that manufacture steroid hormones (e.g. congenital Adrenal hyperplasic), especially those condition is poorly controlled, may have a higher risk of Adrenal adenomas. However, most Adrenal adenomas are not linked with an inherited disease. The likelihood of developing an adenoma increases with age.

About 6 per cent of patients over 60 years of age have an Adrenal adenoma.

Symptoms

Most patients with an Adrenal adenoma will have no symptoms caused by the adenoma. However, even in symptom-free patients, proper investigations reveal that many Adrenal adenomas produce abnormal amounts of steroid hormones to some degree. The commonest abnormality is the production of too much cortical, a steroid hormone involved in the response to stress and energy balance. Adenomas that produce massive amounts of steroid hormones will cause obvious symptoms. Large amounts of cortical will cause Cushing's syndrome; too much aldosterone causes Conn's syndrome, and an excess of male sex steroids causes acne and hair growth. Very rarely, bleeding can occur into adenomas and cause pain in the flanks or back.

Diagnosed

Most Adrenal adenomas are discovered by chance when an abdominal computed-tomography (CT) or magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) scan is done for unrelated symptoms.

Others possibilities

More rarely, a mass in the Adrenal gland is cancer that has spread from another part of the body, usually the lung or bowel (i.e. 'meta static' cancer). Generally, the origin of the cancer is clear from the clinical examination or from simple tests such as a chest X-ray. In addition, the CT or MRI appearance of metastases cancer in the Adrenal gland can be distinguished from a benign Adrenal adenoma by use of specialized radiology. An Adrenal mass might also be a cancer of the Adrenal cortex (adrenocortical carcinoma). Although they are very rare, these cancers are often large and can produce a combination of hormones.

Adrenal masses can also arise from the inner part of the Adrenal gland, called the Adrenal medulla, which is part of the nervous system and produces the hormones Adrenaline and norAdrenaline . Tumors of the Adrenal medulla are called phaeochromocytomas, and they also can be distinguished from adenomas by specialized scanning techniques as well as by blood and urine tests for Adrenaline and norAdrenaline .

All these are treatable by MALAYSIA Chinese Master's way of herbal medicine treatment, they have shown a high chance of recovery.

-- : HYPOADRENALISM (UNDER ACTIVITY OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS) - RESEARCH BY MALAYSIA ACUPUNCTURE Herbal Medicine treatment

Adrenal glands are two small but very important glands, situated one above each kidney, which produce a range of hormones, or 'chemical messengers'. Under activity of the Adrenal glands is called hypoadrenalism.

Many of the symptoms of hypoadrenalism are due to a deficiency of the hormone cortical, which is a potentially fatal deficiency if left uncorrected. These are calling the Kidney's Yin deficiency. Each Adrenal gland consists of two parts:

1. an outer ring - the cortex
2. an inner core - the medulla.

The two parts have separate hormone functions and control mechanisms. The production of cortical in the cortex is controlled by the hormone adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), which is produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain which is also call the associated Kidney's Qi.

Function of pituitary gland in Adrenal function.

The way in which the pituitary gland regulates the normal production of steroid hormones by the Adrenal gland is through the secretion of ACTH. If the Adrenal gland produces too little cortical, then there will be a lower level of cortical in the blood. This is sensed by the pituitary, which therefore will increase the release of ACTH, which in turn stimulates the Adrenal cortex to produce more cortical.

Conversely, too much circulating steroid hormone will switch off the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland, which in turn reduces the Adrenal gland production of steroids.

Hypoadrenalism cause

Primary hypoadrenalism or Addison's disease, results from failure of the Adrenal glands themselves. This is usually andautoimmune disease, where the immune system produces antibodies that attack tissues of the body rather than a virus or bacteria. In Addison's disease, antibodies attack the Adrenal cortex, causing damage and scarring. Antibodies to the Adrenal cortex can be detected in the blood of some patients. This is also call the Kidney's Qi.

Secondary hypoadrenalism or ACTH deficiency

Secondary hypoadrenalism, or ACTH deficiency hypoadrenalism, is caused by diseases of the pituitary gland, which lead to Adrenal failure as a secondary effect.

Other causes Tuberculosis of the Adrenal glands may also cause hypoadrenalism. This was a common cause of Addison's disease in Britain before the 20th century and remains a major cause in underdeveloped countries. Tuberculosis destroys the whole gland, both the cortex and the medulla. There are usually signs of tuberculosis in other organs, particularly the lungs. Destruction of the Adrenal glands by tuberculosis is irreversible once hormonal deficiencies are clinically detectable. Being the Lung's which are the Metal and the Kidney the Water, Metal gives rise to Water, Lung give rise to Kidney, the Five Elements.

Kidney's Qi deficiency, when the Qi gets to too low a stage it may be life threatening, so act fast. ALL of these cases have been proven effective with MALAYSIA Chinese Master's WAY OF HERBAL TREATMENT.

-- : MALE MENOPAUSE, ANDROGEN DEFICIENCY AND PADAM - RESEARCH BY MALAYSIA ACUPUNCTURE Herbal Medicine treatment

All men and women undoubtedly experience symptoms related to reduce production of sex hormones (sex steroids) as they get older. These changes affect individuals differently, could be balance and minimize of symptom with the use of MALAYSIA Chinese Master's herbal medications. Some people experience very few symptoms, whereas others are completely disabled by them. It is important to remember that this fall in sex hormone production is a natural process and not a disease. However, many unpleasant natural processes can be helped with Chinese Master's Medicine treatment just as effectively as diseases. In women, the fall in sex hormone production is quite abrupt and usually occurs over a few months or years in there 40s or 50s. The ovaries dramatically reduce their production of estrogens (the female-determining sex steroids), a woman's periods become disturbed and eventually stop (menopause). Menopausal women may also experience:

• hot flushes
• sweating
• mood changes
• weight changes
• breast changes
• alterations in sexual response, such as vaginal dryness
• changes in the level of sexual interest.

In men, the fall in sex hormone production is much more gradual, developing over decades rather than months or years. Mental and physical changes can occur, but they are much more gradual and can easily be missed. As such, the term 'male menopause', or andropause, is probably not accurate. Instead, experts prefer to talk about 'partial androgen deficiency of the ageing male' (PADAM).

Formation of testosterone (the principal male-determining sex steroid) falls gradually and progressively from the 40s onwards. Other hormones are also affected, including growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), parathyroid hormone and melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Other endocrine (hormonal) disorders, such as hypothyroidism (thyroid underactivity) and diabetes. Are also more common with advancing age but are better understood.
Research on treatment for the menopause in women is done widely in the western world, but very little research has been undertaken into PADAM and the effects of treatment except for Malaysia Chinese Master. A very considerable body of evidence supports the use of estrogen replacement in menopausal women, which in long term may cause cancer, but hormone supplementation in ageing men is highly controversial. Malaysia Chinese Master has done many years of research and now has the formulas for enhancing the male sexual hormone and keep it going for a very long time.

-- : WHAT ARE ANDROGENS? - RESEARCH BY MALAYSIA ACUPUNCTURE Herbal Medicine treatment

Androgens are steroid hormones with specific effects on tissue growth (muscle, fat, skin, hair and others) and brain function. They play important roles in both men and women, but are produced in much bigger quantities for men. Men after puberty, the majority of Androgens are produced by the testicles, mainly as testosterone. Other Androgens - dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA), its sulphate (DHEAS), and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - are produced in the Adrenal cortex, skin and liver.
Androgen deficiency can occur in younger men, and even in children and adolescents, as a result of testicular damage, genetic disorders, long term sickness or metabolic disorders. It is very important to get treatment at an early stage and receive herbal treatment.

Symptoms of androgen deficiency

The symptoms :

• Circulation and the nervous system
• hot flushes
• sweating
• insomnia
• nervousness.
• Mood disturb
• irritability and tiredness
• decreased sense of well-being
• lack of motivation
• low mental energy
• difficulty with short-term memory
• depression
• low self-esteem
• being easily frightened
• Masculinity and virility
• decreased vigor and physical energy
• diminished muscle strength.
• Sexuality
• decreased interest in or desire for sex
• less sexual activity
• poor erections
• reduced quality of orgasm
• weakness of ejaculation
• reduced volume of ejaculated fluid.
• Physical features include: diminished muscle mass
• loss of body hair
• abdominal obesity

Several other effects on body chemistry and metabolism occur, such as:

reduction in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

increase in total body fat (because of a fall in the proportion of body weight that is muscle rather than through weight gain).

osteoporosis reduction in red cell volume (a reduction in the proportion of red blood cells to plasma.

Consequences

Changes caused by PADAM could potentially affect health in several ways :

• increased risk of osteoporosis fracture and cardiovascular disease
• reduced general well-being
• depression.
• cognitive impairment (problems with thought, concentration and memory).
• reduced physical strength
• sexual problems.