The Impact of Chronic Inflammation on Hormone Imbalance: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Persistent immune activation, often called chronic inflammation, quietly damages tissues over time. Unlike short-term responses—like swelling from a cut—this lingering state disrupts the body’s delicate balance. Chemical messengers, or hormones, control everything from metabolism to mood. When inflammation interferes, these signals get scrambled. Functional medicine digs deeper than symptom management. It uncovers root causes, whether
