Category Archives: Hormones

I did the test!

I did the test!
...AND THE PROOF WAS IN THE PUDDIN When people ask me if it’s safe to use hormone supplementation. I always say, “ It depends on how you metabolize them, and to know that for certain we should test you. A test for hormone metabolism provides insight into how your body is managing hormones like estrogen.…
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Reset your stress hormones

Reset your stress hormones
We really can reset our stress hormones! We all know that stress is the most damaging influence on our system and our longevity but tragically so many of us feel like it’s futile to work on doing anything about its trajectory. We can always find articles on what to do about it, but l find…
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My Hormone Journey

My Hormone Journey
Since our presentation a couple of weeks ago on the BioTe method of hormone optimization, I started thinking of my own experience with hormone balancing. It has taken a lot of different forms since I like to experiment on myself. In my early 40s I was taking classes with an herbalist. For foundational support, she…
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Is testosterone just for sex?

Is testosterone just for sex?
Rather than discuss the chemistry of testosterone and the research done on rooster testicles, let's talk about what happens when men and women don’t have enough testosterone. Though some people are worried abut the dangers of testosterone, researchers have seen a great risk when testosterone levels are deficient. I listened to a renowned heart surgeon…
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