Blog — hormone testing

Saliva Testing for Hormones: Accurate, Convenient, and At-Home

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Saliva Testing for Hormones: Accurate, Convenient, and At-Home.

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Why Hormone Profiles Matter for Men’s Health

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Why a Hormone Profile Is Better Than a Single Test. When men experience hormone-related symptoms (like low libido, fatigue, weight gain, or mood changes), it’s rarely just one hormone causing the issue. A simple testosterone check may miss the bigger picture.

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Neurotransmitters: The Body’s Chemical Messengers & Why Testing Matters

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How Neurotransmitter Imbalances Affect Health. When neurotransmitters are out of balance, your brain and body may become over- or under-stimulated. Common scenarios include: Anxiety & Depression, Chronic Fatigue, Impulsivity, Insomnia, PMS & PMDD..

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The Estrobolome: How Your Gut Shapes Hormonal Health

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The human microbiome and the endocrine system are deeply interconnected, engaging in a complex two-way conversation that influences everything from mood to metabolism. One of the most fascinating areas of this interaction centers on estrogen and the gut—a relationship governed by what’s now known as the estrobolome.

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Why Women Face a Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s, Understanding the Hormonal Connection

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Alzheimer's disease is a slow and devastating condition that affects memory, cognition, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Sadly, women are disproportionately affected: by 2050, over 9 million out of 13.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s will be women. But why are women at greater risk? The answers lie not only in longevity but in biology, hormones, brain structure, and how women respond to stress. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, marked by the gradual loss of neurons and brain function. Characteristic features include the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, excessive neural pruning,...

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