Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — hormone related sleep issues
Breast Cancer Awareness-A Case Study
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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.
Shorter Days: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pattern
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As the days shorten and sunlight fades, four key hormonal systems come under pressure: vitamin D, serotonin, cortisol and melatonin. For those susceptible to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the disruption of these interconnected rhythms can trigger depression, fatigue, poor sleep and low mood. This article explains the science behind the SAD hormone pattern — and what you can do to support your body through the darker months.
Do You Know What Estrogen Dominance is?
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Estrogen dominance — an excess of oestrogen relative to progesterone — is one of the most common hormonal imbalances in women. From heavy periods and mood swings to breast tenderness and weight gain, the symptoms are wide-ranging. Discover the causes, what to test, and how to restore balance.
A Survivor's Story- Breast Cancer & Natural Hormone Therapy
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In 1999, Tina Mattern was diagnosed with breast cancer and faced a terrifying choice of conventional treatments. Instead, she discovered the work of Dr. David Zava and ZRT Laboratory, and chose a path of natural hormone balancing, saliva testing and lifestyle change. This is her story — and her happy ending.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and Adrenal Function
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Discover why topical testosterone replacement therapy is frequently over-prescribed and how outdated serum testing methods may fail to reflect true hormone bioavailability. Learn how saliva and dried blood spot testing provide a more accurate picture of tissue hormone delivery, why physiological testosterone dosing matters, and how excessive testosterone may suppress natural production, reduce receptor sensitivity, and impact long-term hormonal balance, energy, mood, libido, and overall men’s health.