by Grant Ross | Jun 2, 2025 | Integrative Medicine
Introduction Inflammation is just a word to describe a dysfunctional response in the body. Instead of getting on with their normal job, cells and organs can be stuck in a poorly functioning state; this can lead to pain for no reason, fatigue for no reason and an organ...
by Grant Ross | Jun 2, 2025 | Hormones
Introduction ‘I’ve lost my mojo baby’ (Austin Powers) Testosterone is the major male sex hormone. It plays a defining and critical role in the sexual characteristics of being male; including muscle bulk and strength, sexual behaviour, assertiveness and even...
by Grant Ross | Jun 1, 2025 | Hormones
Introduction Few women will have perfect periods all the time. Some women will have a cycle lasting 28 days and the period is always on time. Some women will have a longer cycle that is still regular. In both cases, sometimes the period simply comes late, or skips...
by Grant Ross | Jun 1, 2025 | Hormones
Background Much new research has focused on chemical signals in the brain that affect how we feel, behave and interact with others. Many of these chemicals have an interaction with the rest of our health; forming the mind-body axis. Oxytocin is one of the chemicals in...
by Grant Ross | Jun 1, 2025 | Hormones
Introduction Male breast tissue is a common problem for many boys and men. It is caused by a complex interaction of hormones including growth hormone, prolactin and estrogens acting on the male chest area. These can occur in puberty due to fluctuations in growth...
