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Guide 7A Endocrine System

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About this Guide

Doing it for yourself

We know there is value in doing things for other people, especially since we have experienced the sacrifices of health care professionals and other individuals providing essential services during the pandemic.  While doing anything, even if it is for others, there can always be a component of doing it for yourself.  Is it the best work you can do?  Something you are proud of?  Something that demonstrates who you are and what you are capable of?  Now is the time to re-write the narrative: anything you do can be for you too.  

Lesley

Behind-the-Scenes

We just received this model and learned more about why men are more likely to develop gout than women.  Estrogen reduces the likelihood of uric acid building up in joints.

We had a chance to shoot some photos and videos right before spring break of 2020, and even then, parks were already empty.  We are looking forward to the day they are filled back up with kids of all ages.

Empty Playgrounds

We had a chance to shoot some photos and videos right before spring break of 2020, and even then, parks were already empty. We are looking forward to the day they are filled back up with kids of all ages.
Typically we would be teaching most of our online labs on location, but many things are still closed up, like this hotel pool.  On the positive side, we are figuring out that many things can be done at home, where most of our learning happens anyway.

On Location

Typically we would be teaching most of our online labs on location, but many things are still closed up, like this hotel pool. On the positive side, we are figuring out that many things can be done at home, where most of our learning happens anyway.
It is really easy to focus on the negative aspect of events.  A positive note may be an increased emphasis on finding ways to reduce stress.

The Good Side

It is really easy to focus on the negative aspect of events. A positive note may be an increased emphasis on finding ways to reduce stress.
This has been our busiest year ever, but having jobs we enjoy with amazing people makes it all worthwhile.

Taking a Breath

This has been our busiest year ever, but having jobs we enjoy with amazing people makes it all worthwhile.

Recommended Books

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There are a lot of books about the endocrine system that are not based on science research.  This is a field where it can be helpful to start with a recent textbook edition.

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There are so many endocrine organs and hormones, it can be easiest to start with a pocket guide overview to have the illustrations and terms to develop a basic understanding.

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There is a growing body of research on stress management and potentially reducing disease risk.

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