The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Hormones regulate virtually every bodily function: metabolism, growth, stress response, reproduction, mood, and energy.
Key Glands
- •Hypothalamus — control center, releases releasing hormones
- •Pituitary — "master gland," stimulates other glands
- •Adrenal — cortisol, adrenaline, DHEA
- •Thyroid — metabolism
- •Gonads — testosterone, estrogen (reproduction, vitality)
- •Thymus — immune function
- •Pancreas — insulin, blood sugar
In ONDA Life
Part 5 "Endocrine System (Dominance Hormonal Circuit)" reconfigures the body through hormonal balance: adrenals shift from cortisol to DHEA, pituitary-gonadal axis supports the "winner's state," thymus links safety with immune strength.
Scientific Basis
Built on: Polyvagal Theory (Porges); Psychoneuroimmunology (Ader & Cohen); neuroplasticity research.