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Canary Club HIS AdvancedPlus Hormone Profile The HIS ADVANCEDPLUS HORMONE PROFILE designed especially for men is an overall assessment of male hormonal status, vitality and performance. As men hit middle age they often describe themselves as feeling depressed or “burned out,” losing their “competitive edge,” or even their interest in pursuits they previously enjoyed in life. The Hormone Panel testing kit especially designed for men includes: Testing can identify specific imbalances of male hormones linked with erectile dysfunction and prostate problems. You will be able to check for “tired glands” due to adrenal insufficiency and/or low thyroid. In saliva, we test the key: In blood spot we test: thyroid hormones (TSH, free T4, free T3, TPO) and PSA, an established indicator of prostate health risks. For just an additional $75.00, Vitamin-D testing can be easily added to the profile to detect early warning of hidden deficiencies and to monitor the effectiveness of supplementation levels. As men age, their hormone levels begin to decline naturally marking the advent of “andropause”, the male counterpart to menopause. But unlike the rollercoaster symptoms many women experience during the mid-life transition, male symptoms tend to come on gradually, and the average guy is often taken by surprise at the loss of muscle mass, stamina and sex drive, weight gain (belly fat), erectile dysfunction and/or prostate problems he may experience. Lowering of the androgens - testosterone and DHEA - can also trigger imbalances of cortisol, the major stress regulating hormone made by the adrenal glands, which can further impact thyroid levels. Medical doctors are now finding it iimportant to know the "free testosterone" available, and the only way is with saliva testing. Millions of women have already discovered the benefit of saliva testing and health care practitioners who also offer natural solutions. Canary Club’s new HIS ADVANCEDPlus Hormone Profile not only gives men a highly personalized picture of their overall hormone levels but also can detect a strong correlation between andropausal symptoms and lowered testosterone levels or high estrogen to testosterone ratios. HIS Advanced profile provides the added bonus of PSA testing, an important index of prostate health the test also sheds light on the extent to which moderate to severe symptoms may be linked to imbalances of the adrenal and/or thyroid glands. What advantage does combined hormone testing in saliva and blood spot have over more standard tests? * Timing and Ease of Collection Saliva and blood spot samples can be collected at home, at the right time of day without having to drive to a clinic, and without the stress, cost and inconvenience of an invasive blood draw. Combination testing also goes beyond the average lab result to provide you with a “three legged stool” perspective on reproductive, adrenal and thyroid health – the major glandular systems of the body – all in one go. And combination test results don’t just stop at numbers. The levels of every single hormone tested are correlated with self-reported symptoms and individualized comments to provide the big picture of your overall hormonal health. Canary Club profiles choose saliva testing for testing gonadal hormones because saliva measures the “free” fraction of hormone active in the cells of the body that correlates most closely with symptoms. And because full adrenal assessment requires tracking the rise and fall of cortisol levels over the course of an entire day, saliva is without question the most convenient way to collect the required morning, noon, and evening samples, with the last sample taken at bedtime. Samples are non-biohazardous and can be sent to the lab for processing by regular mail. The hormone test kit is self-contained with full instructions and pre-paid postage included. Test kits are available at the special Canary Club member discount. Results Test results take 7-10 business days.Your test results are state of the art, combined in one friendly, easy-to-read report and are mailed to you at the address you provide when ordering. ZRT emails you a link when results are ready so If you wish to access results on-line, as well, they will provide you a user name and password.
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