What are hormones and why do I need them?
Hormones are chemical messengers (“hormao” in Greek means “I set in motion”) that control and regulate the activity of other cells or organs. Each hormone travels in the blood or extra-cellular fluid to one or more specific tissue or organ (containing target cells with special receptors) where it elicits a particular response. The hormones secreted by specialized glands such as the thyroid gland, the ovaries, the pancreas or the testes are essential for every activity of daily living, including digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, mood control, aging and sexual function. As we age our hormone production declines (menopause or andropause); it may also decline as a result of disease, exposure to toxins or trauma. This decline causes the aging process to accelerate and is responsible for a pronounced deterioration, both physically and mentally.
Hormones are chemical messengers (“hormao” in Greek means “I set in motion”)that control and regulate the activity of other cells or organs. Each hormone travels in the blood or extra-cellular fluid to one or more specific tissue or organ (containing target cells with special receptors) where it elicits a particular response. The hormones secreted by specialized glands such as the thyroid gland, the ovaries, the pancreas or the testes are essential for every activity of daily living, including digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, mood control, aging and sexual function. As we age our hormone production declines (menopause or andropause); it may also decline as a result of disease, exposure to toxins or trauma. This decline causes the aging process to accelerate and is responsible for a pronounced deterioration, both physically and mentally.
Hormones are an essential part of the metabolic process of living. Hormones are important for the cells, organs and metabolism. Our hormones decline through aging, menopause, disease or trauma. When this happens, we begin an accelerated aging process. Loss of hormones is one of the major reasons for our deterioration as we get older, both physically and mentally. Hormones are beneficial at any age, but the best long term protective benefits are achieved if hormones are replaced when you begin to lose them, usually in our 40’s.
