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

Iodine deficiency is more common than many realise. This guide walks through how to assess iodine status using dietary recall, symptom profiling, and a three-part laboratory panel — including thyroid function, thyroglobulin, and urinary iodine and bromine testing.

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.

Once iodine deficiency is confirmed through laboratory assessment, choosing the right supplement form is critical. This guide explains the difference between iodide and molecular iodine, how to dose safely, what to consider with Hashimoto's, and how to monitor your progress with at-home hormone testing.

A growing body of research suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may lie at the root of many treatment-resistant mental health conditions — including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and even dementia. In this clinical overview, Dr. Peter Bongiorno explains why neurons are particularly vulnerable to mitochondrial damage, how stress, heavy metals and hormonal imbalances compound the problem, and what a comprehensive 5-step repair plan looks like in practice.

Crystal glassware looks beautiful, but it may be silently adding lead to your wine. With no safe level of lead exposure established, understanding where your exposure comes from — and testing your levels — is a smart step for long-term health. Read on for the science, the risks, and what you can do about it.