Archive for June 2021

You have likely heard of estrogen and probably know that it is a hormone that females have. But what are hormones? They are vital chemical substances in our bodies that carry information and instructions from one group of cells to another. Hormones influence almost every cell, organ and function. They regulate our growth, development, metabolism,…

What is inflammation? Our immune system’s response to protect against infection, disease or injury. In most circumstances this is a normal part of our immune health. During this complex process, the cells release chemicals to alert the immune system. In the short term, our body may be fighting off a cold or healing a wound…

When we think of testosterone, you may think of men and body building being macho and aggressive. But testosterone’s role in macho, bad behavior is largely a myth. Testosterone plays important roles in health and disease in ways that may just surprise you. For example, did you know that it declines 1-2% every year with…