Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — #DHEA

By Dr. Alison McAllister, ND Becoming a parent is a dream that can sometimes feel out of reach, especially for those facing infertility. For many, the path to parenthood is fraught with challenges. Infertility affects one in six individuals, with a significant portion stemming from female factors. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one such factor, impacting around 10% of women and making conception a struggle for approximately 80% of them. Recent advancements have deepened our understanding of PCOS, revealing it as more than just an ovarian issue. Here are some key insights: Complex Hormonal Imbalances: PCOS involves elevated androgens like...

Your adrenal glands are your body's frontline stress managers — producing cortisol, DHEA and adrenaline to keep you functioning under pressure. But when stress becomes chronic, these glands can fall out of balance, leading to fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety and more. Discover how adrenal hormones work, what imbalance looks like, and 10 evidence-based tips to restore balance.

Prostate cancer takes years to develop from a normal cell to a detectable tumour — which means there is a meaningful window for prevention. Three key risk factors are both testable and modifiable: BPA exposure, arsenic accumulation, and catechol oestrogen imbalance. This article explains how each one works and what men can do about it.

Hot flashes and night sweats affect up to 80% of women during perimenopause — but they are not inevitable, and they are not forever. The root cause is hormonal imbalance, particularly the out-of-sync fluctuation of oestrogen and progesterone as the ovaries begin to wind down. Discover the lifestyle changes, natural supplements and hormone testing strategies that can bring real relief.

Perimenopause is far more than a reproductive transition — it is fundamentally neurological. As oestradiol declines, the brain’s bioenergetic system becomes compromised, neurotransmitter balance shifts, and the thermoneutral zone narrows, giving rise to hot flashes, mood instability, memory changes and sleep disruption. This article explores the neuroscience behind the menopausal transition and why hormone replacement therapy — timed correctly — may be the most effective intervention.