Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — adrenal stress response

Imbalances in estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and cortisol — brought on by ageing, diet and modern-day stress — are key drivers of the obesity epidemic. Learn how your hormones influence fat distribution and weight regulation, and how at-home hormone testing can help you take control.

What do heavy metals, neurotransmitters and hormone imbalances have in common? In this detailed case study, Dr. Kate Placzek examines Loretta — a 62-year-old postmenopausal woman with breast cancer — and shows how comprehensive testing can reveal the complex biochemical picture behind a cancer diagnosis. A compelling read for anyone interested in the role of hormones and toxic exposure in breast health.

Obesity is not simply a matter of calories in versus calories out. Chronic stress triggers a cascade of hormonal changes — elevated cortisol, depleted DHEA, disrupted leptin signalling and imbalanced sex hormones — that actively drive visceral fat storage and metabolic dysfunction. This article explains the biochemistry of stress-related weight gain and why understanding your hormone levels is key to breaking the cycle.

Cortisol can be measured in saliva, blood and urine — but each method tells a different story. Saliva reflects bioavailable cortisol, blood measures total output, and dried urine captures the full circadian pattern. This article explains the clinical differences and helps you choose the right test.

Norepinephrine and epinephrine follow a distinct diurnal rhythm — rising through the morning, peaking in the afternoon, and falling at night. When this pattern is disrupted by chronic stress, the consequences ripple through every hormonal system in the body. Learn how the stress response works and how dried urine testing can reveal imbalances.