Blog — thyroid health
How Your Hormones Affect Athletic Performance and Why You Need to Start Testing
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By Dr. Zane Hauck, ZRT Laboratory Growing up, I never thought of myself as a runner, or really a good athlete in general. I played every sport possible as a kid, but I was never great and didn’t play high school sports. As an adult, I started playing team sports again and eventually was convinced to run a 5k. I ended up running the Warrior Dash and enjoyed it, so I continued doing 3.2-mile training runs. For the rest of my 20s I continued running 5k races with friends and played volleyball, softball, and some casual intramural sports, but...
Elements Testing: How Hidden Toxins and Nutrient Imbalances Affect Your Health
Posted by Behcet Bicakci on
How Elements Affect Your Body Every day? we are exposed to environmental pollutants—through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the materials we touch. Over time, these substances can: Increase the risk of chronic diseases like dementia, infertility, diabetes, and cancer, Damage vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, Harm the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems, Disrupt the natural balance of hormones
Why You Should Test Your Iodine Levels
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If you often feel tired, struggle with weight changes, or have thyroid concerns, it might be time to check your iodine levels with a simple home test.
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..
Essential and Toxic Elements: What Your Body Might Be Telling You
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Essential and Toxic Elements: What Your Body Might Be Telling You Our bodies rely on a careful balance of essential elements to function optimally, but we're also exposed to potentially toxic elements through everyday environmental and dietary sources. Identifying the right levels of these elements can have a profound impact on health. Let’s explore what each element reveals and how advanced testing methods like dried urine and dried blood spot (DBS) testing provide critical insights. Essential Elements Iodine Iodine is critical for thyroid hormone production (T4 and T3). Found in dairy, seafood, iodized salt, and grains, this nutrient must be...