Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — omega 3 and brain health

Neurotransmitter testing is one of the most powerful functional assessment tools available — but it requires a nuanced approach to interpretation. In this clinical overview, Dr. Kate Placzek of ZRT Laboratory outlines the key fundamentals every practitioner needs before reading a neurotransmitter report: from understanding patterns over numbers and treatment sequencing, to the clinical significance of low serotonin on SSRIs, GABA’s peripheral mechanisms, and when to run a diurnal catecholamine assessment.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet one of the most powerful tools for reducing risk — omega-3 fish oil — is widely underused. In this post, Dr Elise Schroeder interviews naturopathic physician Dr Aimee Gould Shunney to explore how fish oil supports heart health, improves cholesterol profiles, and reduces inflammation. Plus, why testing matters if you eat fish regularly.