Hormones, in their most basic sense, are chemical messengers. Hormonesare released from specific organs or glands in the body and travel through the blood stream to send messages to other cells. All of the cells in our bodies have specific hormone receptors
.Hormones are special chemical messengers in the body that are created in the endocrine glands. These messengers control most major bodily functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even emotions and mood. Having a clear understanding of the major hormones and what they do will help patients take control of their health.
Hormones in your body determine your growth, weight, physique, mood, behavior, digestion, fertility, overall health, almost everything.