Hormones & Infections — The Missing Link to True Health

Hello, everyone, and welcome to another exciting version of Chip Talks Health.

Today, we’re going to talk about hormones. Boy, is there a lot of interesting information out there about hormones.

If you’re a female, you’ve likely considered your hormones. You might have taken some kind of hormone replacement therapy. You’ve likely had a discussion with your physician, pharmacist, or others about your hormones—why they might be balanced, why they might be out of whack, and how that can cause many other issues.

If you’re a man, it seems like we’re constantly bombarded with the testosterone conversation. If you’re a man and you have gonads, you’re making testosterone. But that testosterone might not ultimately appear in your bloodstream—and there are reasons for that. That’s the purpose of this whole Chip Talk. We’re going to talk about all that.

Right now, hormones are a big topic, but I think we’ve got the wrong idea about them and what causes hormone deficiency or dysregulation. So let’s set the record straight.

God as a Perfect Engineer

You’ll hear me say this a lot: I believe, and many of you believe, that God is a perfect engineer. Your body was designed to function perfectly. There’s a perfect amount of hormones that’s right for you, and that’s generally consistent across a broad range of people.

Hormones don’t just randomly malfunction. They don’t just “go bad.” When we see hormonal disruption, we need to ask, “What’s causing that?” It isn’t that you’re broken or genetically defective—though the medical system might suggest that. If your hormones are out of whack, there’s a reason. And usually, that reason is some type of infection.

The Body’s Blueprint

You are a collection of cells. You don’t make defective cells—you make perfect cells, in God’s plan. You should have perfect organs and perfect systems. The fact that you don’t means something is interfering.

Your body has feedback loops to strive for perfection. It has crisis centers that respond if something is off. Hormones are tightly regulated by the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenals, thyroid, reproductive organs, and testes.

You should always have optimal amounts of testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, aldosterone, T3, T4—all of them. These are essential for your body to run. If there are deviations, it’s a warning sign. Something is impacting your ability to manage and regulate hormones.

Pathogens and Hormones

What could cause hormones to be “off”? Pathogens—bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi—things that aren’t us but want to live in us.

Why would they want to mess with hormones? Because hormones are important to the immune system. Your immune system is robust and will try multiple strategies to kill invaders. If one doesn’t work, it will try another.

If I’m a bug trying to survive, I need to stop or confuse your immune system. Hormones are a great way to do that because they determine cell differentiation—how stem cells from bone marrow become different immune cells.

Immune Cell Differentiation

Depending on the local environment, these stem cells will become specific types of white blood cells: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, and so on—each designed to handle certain invaders. Hormones drive that process.

If I, as a pathogen, can create an estrogen-rich environment, I can push your immune system toward antibody production (Type 2 response) instead of a killer response (Type 1) that would destroy me.

Testosterone helps suppress excessive inflammation. If I thrive on inflammation, I might want to lower your testosterone. There’s an enzyme called aromatase that converts testosterone to estrogen—and certain bugs can influence it.

Cortisol dampens immunity system-wide. Some pathogens trigger a fight-or-flight response, flooding you with cortisol, and leaving you in a constant “post-adrenal-crash” state.

Examples of Pathogen Strategies

• Parasites (Helminths) — May elevate estrogen and lower testosterone to avoid being killed by a Type 1 immune response.

• Cytomegalovirus — Can mimic hormones to suppress natural killer cells.

The Problem with Modern Medicine

Medicine often sees hormone imbalance and treats it with replacements:

• Low testosterone? Give testosterone.

• High estrogen? Block it.

But few ask the real question: “Why is this hormone off in the first place?” Your body is good at managing hormones—something is interfering.

Spotlight on H. pylori

One of the most dangerous bacteria we see is H. pylori . We probably see it in 80% of the people we scan. It can:

• Lower stomach acid to survive (stomach acid kills it).

• Cause systemic inflammation (heart, brain, and more).

• Reduce B12 and iron levels.

• Alter hunger hormones (leptin, ghrelin).

• Impair sodium/potassium absorption, indirectly affecting aldosterone.

This can lead to high blood pressure, water retention, and weight gain.

Other Infections

• Lactobacillus acidophilus overgrowth — Can mimic estrogen, contributing to weight gain, insulin resistance, and fatigue.

• Parasites — Can suppress cortisol and lower testosterone.

• Staph/Strep infections — Can trigger autoimmunity and thyroid disruption.

We’ve never scanned someone without at least one of these patterns showing up.

Final Thoughts

Pathogens don’t just infect us—they can reprogram us. If you’re in the Oklahoma City or Edmond area, come in for a scan. If not, we can often work from hormone or blood test results to get clues.

We need to stop blaming our bodies or thinking “it’s just genetics.” Your body is designed perfectly—you make perfect cells. We should look for what’s interfering, address it, and help the body restore balance.

Research and functional medicine perspectives suggest that certain pathogens may interact with hormone signals, potentially influencing immune function and balance.

Bacteria like H. pylori, certain microbial overgrowth patterns, parasites (helminths), and common microbes like staph and strep.

Not always. Chip discusses the idea that supporting gut health, nutrient status, and overall wellness may help the body maintain balance naturally. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your hormone care plan.

They use bioresonance scanning to look for patterns that may be influencing wellness and provide recommendations to support balance through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.

Gut Restore, Deworm, Mito, and foundational supplements like Multi-Vitamin and Omega-3. These are formulated to support gut health, nutrient intake, and overall wellness.

No. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek professional guidance for your individual health needs.