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

  In the realm of healthcare diagnostics, testing for various hormonal levels holds significant importance in understanding an individual's health. Traditionally, blood testing has been the norm for assessing hormone levels. However, the emergence of saliva testing has brought about a new dimension in evaluating hormones. Saliva testing provides a non-invasive and convenient method for individuals to collect their samples, allowing for a more accurate representation of bioavailable hormones – those readily accessible to target tissues. The Significance of Saliva Testing Saliva testing measures the unbound, bioavailable fraction of hormones, which stands in contrast to blood tests that often reflect...

HORMONE BALANCE: The Key to Health The human body is a marvel of interconnected systems, and one crucial player in this symphony of functions is the endocrine system. A collection of glands dispersed throughout the body, the endocrine system works collectively to produce and regulate hormones. These chemical messengers play a vital role in maintaining balance and ensuring the proper functioning of various bodily processes. The Endocrine SymphonyHormones, produced by glands within the endocrine system, are released into the bloodstream, traveling throughout the body to reach specific target tissues. These chemicals act as switches, turning on or off specific functions...

By Dr Nina Silberstein, BA. Women who are in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause sometimes feel like they’re living in a different body. Many have a hard time losing or controlling their weight—whether it’s due to shifting and declining hormones and a slowing down of metabolism combined with stress. We sat down with integrative physician, Jade Teta, to talk about the role of hormones and weight, why he thinks some women are having difficulty losing or controlling their weight, and what they can do about it. As a practitioner of naturopathic medicine, Dr. Teta is an expert in nutrition, exercise, and...

Heavy periods affect millions of women, yet the underlying causes are frequently misunderstood or left unaddressed. From oestrogen and progesterone imbalances to structural issues such as fibroids and adenomyosis, there are several well-established reasons why menstrual bleeding can become excessive. This article explains the physiology of the menstrual cycle, the most common causes of heavy periods, and how hormone testing can help identify what is driving your symptoms — so you can take informed steps towards better menstrual health.

Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples worldwide — yet many are rushing into expensive IVF without first addressing the hormonal imbalances that may be silently undermining their chances. In this wide-ranging clinical discussion, Dr. Alison McAllister of ZRT Laboratory shares her expertise on the hormonal causes of infertility in both men and women, the key tests that are too often missed, and the complementary strategies that can dramatically improve outcomes.