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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 Sherry LaBeck, ZRT Laboratory Hello summer! Our Lab docs and staff have compiled some tasty recipes to include for your family picnics or impromptu gatherings with friends. From a refreshing herbal beverage and a cool creamy soup to a zesty, peppery corn dip and tangy, nutty quinoa salad, the foods that make up summer fare can be simple to prepare as well as delicious. The addition of spicy, savory grilled chicken thighs boosts the protein up a notch. Then top these off with a delectable mini muffin containing nut butter and chocolate chips! What more could you want?...

Now the weather is colder and days are shorter and we turn our sights to indoor activities for the holidays, many of us inevitably start thinking more about and comfort foods. This is the right time of year for festive feasting, but that doesn’t always have to mean heavy, unhealthy meals. Here are a few suggestions from our docs for holiday foods that don’t have to weigh you down. Fresh Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: 3-4 shallots, in their skins 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 1 lb fresh green beans, stemmed and halved crosswise 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups) 2 TB unsalted...