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Unlocking the Mind: A Comprehensive Guide to Neurotransmitter Tests

Posted by Behcet Bicakci on

  The human body is a complex and interconnected system, and nowhere is this more evident than in the intricate dance between our physical health and mental well-being. At the heart of this connection lies a network of chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters, playing a crucial role in transmitting signals between nerve cells. Understanding the levels of these neurotransmitters can be pivotal in unravelling the mysteries of various mental health conditions and shedding light on the intricate balance of our biochemistry. The Neurotransmitter Test: Peering Into the Mind's Chemistry Enter the neurotransmitter test, a cutting-edge screening tool designed to provide...

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Clinical Pearls - Getting the Most Out of Your Neurotransmitter Test

Posted by Ben White on

By Dr. Kate Placzek ZRT Laboratory As with any functional test that measures physiological function, the challenge lies in the interpretation of subclinical levels of measured parameters. However, it is within those subclinical levels that the neurotransmitter test becomes a powerful tool to identify what is contributing to a specific patient's health issues and how to map toward a successful outcome based on an individual treatment plan. Learning how to use a new test can be overwhelming, especially when it goes back to neurology which you might not have thought of since medical school. To assist health care providers in approaching neurotransmitter testing...

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The Birth Control Pill Coin Flip – Heads or Tails?

Posted by Ben White on

Trusted and reliable contraception is a monumental achievement of the last century. It is very effective at preventing pregnancy, oral contraceptives, generally referred to as "the Pill," are commonly prescribed to women of reproductive age. Apart from contraceptive purposes, the Pill can also be used to treat gynecological disorders such as irregular or excessive bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, severe menstrual cramping, acne, and endometriosis-associated pain, and their use has been associated with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer.  The small print – side effects Since its approval for contraceptive purposes 55 years ago, major changes have been implemented in the...

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Impact of Excersise on Your Brain

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HORMONE LAB IS OFFICIAL TEST PROVIDER OF ZRT LABORATORY Click to see Saliva Hormone Test Kits Click to see Dried Blood Hormone Test Kits Click to see Dried Urine Hormone Test Kits Original of this article was published on ZRT Laboratory Blog.  It is well known fact that “sitting is the new smoking,” and that our health suffers greatly from being lazy and inactivity. The human body was meant to be in motion at least for an hour or two a day, and this is known to keep the cardiovascular system tuned up as well as preventing excessive weight gain....

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