Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — cardiometabolic health

The ZRT Laboratory CardioMetabolic Profile is a convenient finger-prick blood test designed to detect early warning signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By measuring key markers such as insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, HbA1c, and inflammation, it provides a comprehensive view of heart and metabolic health, supporting early intervention and personalized preventive care.

 

The MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test uses advanced dried blood spot technology to deliver accurate, Medicare-eligible insights into hormone balance, cardiometabolic risk, heavy metal exposure, and Vitamin D status—using a simple, at-home finger-prick sample with laboratory-grade reliability.

Cardiometabolic risk is a cluster of conditions — including high insulin, cholesterol, and blood sugar — that significantly raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Early testing is key to prevention.

By Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND    Important: Palpitations should not automatically be attributed to menopause or a hormone imbalance. If palpitations are happening with chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting or feeling faint, seek emergency medical help rather than waiting for a home test. New, recurrent or worsening palpitations need clinical assessment; an ECG or heart-rhythm monitoring may be needed. There it is again! That distinct flutter in your chest that kicks up your heart rate and leaves you feeling a bit breathless. It might feel as though your heart just skipped a beat or flip-flopped in your chest and...

Chronic stress is one of the most significant and underappreciated risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. When stress becomes persistent, cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — is produced in excess, disrupting insulin signalling, sex hormone balance, thyroid function, and cardiovascular health. This article explains the biological mechanisms linking stress, cortisol, and heart disease risk, the role of depression as a compounding factor, and the practical steps — including hormone testing and lifestyle changes — that can help reduce your risk.