Tag: Hormone Testing

The Insulin–Cortisol Connection When it comes to metabolic health, few relationships are as powerful as the insulin cortisol connection. These two hormones work in opposition yet are deeply interdependent. Insulin helps the body store energy and maintain stability, […]

Introduction Endless crunches and “detoxes” won’t flatten your waist. Sustainable belly‑fat loss comes from training your body to switch fuels efficiently (metabolic flexibility), building and keeping lean muscle, and recovering like a pro. A fourth pillar—often missed—is lab […]

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses hormones that are chemically identical to the ones your body makes—such as estradiol, micronized progesterone, and testosterone. It’s no longer fringe; clinicians now use BHRT to relieve menopausal symptoms, address confirmed testosterone […]

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. Beyond the immediate risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, chronic exposure to extreme heat can accelerate biological (epigenetic) aging. How? By nudging multiple body systems out of balance—fluids and electrolytes, cardiovascular and kidney function, metabolism, hormones, […]

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and noticing new symptoms—irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, mood changes, trouble sleeping—you’re not imagining it. You may be entering perimenopause, the natural transition […]