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

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an integral part of our daily lives. While stress in moderation can be beneficial in certain situations, chronic and prolonged stress can take a toll on our health, particularly on our adrenal glands and hormone balance. The adrenal glands, also known as the "stress glands," play a vital role in helping us cope with stress and maintain overall well-being. However, excessive and unmanaged stress can lead to adrenal fatigue and hormone imbalances, affecting various aspects of our health and quality of life. Recognising Adrenal Imbalance Many of us might be experiencing symptoms...

While menopause is a well-known phenomenon in women, many people are unaware that men also experience a similar hormonal decline known as andropause or the male menopause. Andropause is characterized by a decrease in testosterone levels as men age, leading to a range of physical and psychological changes. In this blog, we will explore the impact of andropause on men's health, the symptoms associated with this condition, and the potential imbalances that contribute to it. The Hormonal Changes of Andropause As a man ages, his body naturally produces less testosterone, the primary male sex hormone responsible for maintaining various aspects...

  By Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND (ZRT Laboratory) For anyone who has dealt with issues that are related to chronic fatigue has likely evaluated their hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis performance through a multi-point salivary test. The hormone Cortisol is measured in saliva when the samples are collected through predetermined intervals throughout a single day reveal one’s physiological resilience and metabolic reserve in response to daily stressors. HPA axis testing is a mainstay in the world of integrative, naturopathic, and functional medicine. For the past 2 years, the world has existed under the constant shadow of COVID-19. To say that we have been “stressed” is...

The contraceptive pill is one of the most widely used medications in the world — but its effects on mood, brain chemistry and hormone balance are still poorly understood. This article explores how synthetic hormones disrupt oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol and neurotransmitters, and why some women are far more vulnerable to depression and anxiety as a result.

Hormonal contraception suppresses ovarian function, which means saliva and blood spot hormone test results will appear artificially low — but this doesn’t mean hormone levels at the tissue level are low. This guide explains how to interpret hormone test results correctly when using the pill, patch, ring or IUD, and when to collect your sample for the most meaningful data.