HP Axis

Description

Homeopathic Indications: HP Axis is for the temporary relief of symptoms related to circadian rhythm imbalances such as overuse of stimulants, anxiousness, sleep disturbances, circulatory imbalances, decreased sex drive and salt cravings.

HP Axis INFO SHEET

Why HP Axis?

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HP) Axis is an important hormonal response system whose functions relate to the maintenance of homeostasis and the body’s response to stress. Stress may be defined as any stimulus that disrupts the physiological homeostasis of the body.¹

The HP Axis is comprised of the hypothalamus (located in the brain), the pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain) and the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys). Its main pathway gives rise to the production and secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, a glucocorticoid. Normal cortisol secretion occurs in a circadian rhythm with the lowest point being around midnight. Levels begin to rise 2-3 hours after sleep onset and reach a peak at about 9:00 A.M.²

The actions of the HP Axis are closely regulated to make sure that the body can react to stressful events quickly and return to a normal state rapidly, so that essential systems are brought back to “a set point within a narrow range of operation that ensures survival.”¹ The activity of the HP Axis is governed primarily genetic background, early-life environment and current life stress as well as gender, age and environmental conditions.^1,3

HP Axis is a homeopathic formula designed to provide temporary relief from symptoms of HP Axis imbalance, including fatigue, low back pain, inability to handle stress, sleep disturbances and anxiety.

What Are HP Axis Symptoms?

The process by which different biological activities (processes) work to restore homeostasis in the face of stressors is called “allostasis.” Allostatic responses may modify the nervous system, various signaling molecules, HP Axis function, and other systems. The acute or chronic stress response of an individual may be adaptive or maladaptive (pathological).³

Activation of the HP Axis is generally meant to be “of limited duration,” rendering its immunosuppressive, anti-reproductive, antigrowth and catabolic effects helpful on a short-term basis.⁴ However, chronic or excessive activation of the stress system may be associated with emotional or physical dis-ease.⁴ Scientists have theorized that alterations in HPA axis function may contribute to depressed mood (dysphoria).¹

HP Axis is the ideal homeopathic formula to provide temporary relief of symptoms related to HP Axis imbalance, such as:

. Fatigue

. Anxiety

. Body aches

. Dark circles under the eyes

. Dizziness

. Dry skin

. Joint pain

. Low back pain

. Inability to handle stress

 

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms of adrenal imbalance:

Adrenalinum; Alloxanum; Arsenicum Album; Cortisonum Aceticum; DHEA; Epinephrinum; Hypophysis Suis; Hypothalamus; Iodium; Kali Carbonicum; Natrum Muriaticum; Phosphorous; Proteus Vulgaris; Sepia; Testosteronum

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms of pituitary imbalance:

Adrenalinum; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Alloxanum; Arsenicum Album; Cortisonum Aceticum; DHEA; Epinephrinum; Hypophysis Suis; Hypothalamus; Iodum; Natrum Muriaticum; Phosphorous; Testosteronum

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms hypothalamus imbalance:

Adrenalinum; Alloxanum; Arsenicum Album; Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone; Cortisonum Aceticum; DHEA; Epinephrinum; Hypophysis Suis; Hypothalamus; Iodum; Natrum Muriaticum; Testosteronum

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms fatigue:

Adrenalinum; Alloxanum; Argentum Nitricum; Arsenicum Album; Berberis Vulgaris; Cortisonum Aceticum; DHEA; Epinephrinum; Hypophysis Suis; Hypothalamus; Iodum; Kali Carbonicum; Melatoninum; Natrum Muriaticum; Phosphorous; Proteus Vulgaris; Sepia; Silica; Testosteronum

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms of inability to handle stress:

Arg Nit; Kali Carb; Nat Mur; Arsenicum Alb; Phos; Proteus; Sepia; Silicea

Traditional homeopathic ingredients used to temporarily relieve symptoms of low back pain:

Arg Nit; Berber Vulg; Iodium; Kali Carb; Nat Mur; Adrenalinum; Cortisonum Aceticum; Arsenicum Alb; Phos; Proteus; Sepia; Silicea; Alloxanum

References

1­ Stephens MAC, Want G. Stress and the HPA axis. Alcohol Res. 2012;34(4):468-483.

2 Buckley TM, Schatzberg AF. On the interactions of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)

axis and sleep: normal HPA axis activity and circadian rhythm, exemplary sleep disorders. The

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2005 May 1; 90(5):3106-3114.

3 Herman JP, Mcklveen JM, Ghosal S, Kopp B, Wulsin A, Makison R et al. Regulation of the

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical stress response. Compr Physiol. 2016; 6(2): 603-621.

4 Tsigos C, Chrousos GP. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and

stress. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2002; 53:865-871.