Hormone Testing and Interpretation
Saliva testing measures free, unbound hormone levels, which is much more useful than blood testing for determining the hormonal needs of the body. The advantage of salivary testing is in creating a useful picture of biologically active levels of hormones at the tissue and cellular level.
Choose from:
Expanded Male Hormone panel
This test includes testosterone, androstenedione, dihydrotestosterone, DHEA and DHEA-S, estrone and estradiol, progesterone, FSH and LH.
Expanded Female Hormone Panel
This test consists of 11 saliva samples gathered at specific times throughout the menstrual cycle. This is a great choice when you’re trying to understand the reasons for PMS symptoms, or when trying to conceive. Results include a dynamic mapping of estradiol and progesterone, along with the cycle average of testosterone and DHEA, plus FSH and LH. Having this information helps us understand what parts of the reproductive cycle should be targeted for nutritional support.
DUTCH Urine Test (best for menopause)
This test is helpful in understanding if our various hormone levels are sufficient as we age gracefully. Includes three different estrogens (E1, E2, and E3), progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol and cortisone, plus organic acids and markers for B6, B12, melatonin, gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress, dopamine, and adrenaline.
Adrenal Stress Index Test
This is an informative test for people with energy and sleep issues. From this test, we can see if adrenal hormone production is in a state of “alarm” or of “exhaustion”. It is possible to add a test sample in the middle of the night to investigate the cause of interrupted sleep.
Toxic Metals & Elements Panel
if you have been wondering how the toxic environment we live in has affected your internal health, this test is for you. This test includes a salivary sample and a urinary sample. The test helps to determine if your heavy metal and trace element levels could be linked to unexplained signs and symptoms.
The metals and trace elements include: Aluminum (Al), Antimony (Sb), Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Beryllium (Be), Cadmium (Cd), Calcium (Ca), Cesium (Cs), Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co), Copper (Cu), Gadolinium (Gd), Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), Lithium (Li), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Mercury (Hg), Molybdenum (Mo), Nickel (Ni), Palladium (Pd), Phosphorous (P), Platinum (Pt), Rubidium (Rb), Selenium (Se), Silver (Ag), Strontium (Sr), Thallium (Tl), Thorium (Th), Tin (Sn), Titanium (Ti), Tungsten (W), Uranium (U), Vanadium (V), Zinc (Zn), and Zirconium (Zr).
Essential Oils and Hormones
Did you know, essential oils that contain phytoestrogens may help balance hormones? Yes, essential oils can help relieve symptoms such as mood changes and hot flashes during menopause.
Top favorites include Clary Sage, Geranium, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Rose, Lavender, and Chamomile.
When mood is low, you may also like to blend in a citrus oil or two. Choose from Lemon, Lime, Orange, Bergamot, or Grapefruit.
Ask about our oils we have in stock!