Explore our collection of articles on hormones, thyroid health, and wellbeing—written with care and backed by research.
Sleep and Insomnia
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D.
To eliminate muscle and many other sources of pain, it is critical to get 8 to 9 hours of solid, deep sleep each night on a regular basis. Disordered sleep is, in my opinion, a major underlying process that perpetuates fatigue and pain.
by Jacob Teitelbaum M.D.
Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in sustaining both physical and mental health. At every age, they shape how we feel, think, and respond.
While neurotransmitters directly affect the brain, hormones often govern their activity. Therefore, to identify the true root cause of your symptoms, testing neurotransmitters alongside hormones can give you and your healthcare practitioner a deeper insight into your well-being—or any disruptions to it.
Some people are born with hereditary conditions that influence hormone levels, while others may experience hormonal shifts due to factors like stress, poor diet, or exposure to harmful chemicals. Individuals with neurodivergent traits, such as ADHD, may notice a worsening of their symptoms when hormone levels fluctuate.
Restoring healthy hormone levels can significantly alleviate these issues and help people feel their best.
If you suspect a hormonal issue, regular testing is essential. This enables the creation of a personalized plan to address hormone irregularities and improve how you feel and function.
Over the past 25 years, hormone therapies have greatly expanded and diversified. Prescription medicines now target specific hormones to inhibit, excite, or block them.
Today's hormone therapies are used to effectively manage diseases and conditions such as hormone-related breast cancer, prostate enlargement, acne, pattern baldness, thyroid disorders, menopause symptoms, infertility, osteoporosis, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), adrenal insufficiency, growth hormone deficiencies, and new hormone-related contraceptives.
While these treatments offer direct benefits, they also have expected side effects that impact the overall hormonal health of the body, leading to many undesirable consequences.
Fortunately, hormone level testing has evolved alongside these therapies. You can now measure the impact of your hormone therapy on your overall hormone balance. Canary Club offers the LCMS Saliva Steroid Profile, newly updated to provide unparalleled sensitivity and specificity, helping you and your healthcare provider monitor and manage your treatment with greater accuracy.
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right—eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep—but still not feeling your best? It can be frustrating when you're putting in the effort but not seeing the results you want. Don't overthink this one. The time to begin a new course is NOW. No matter the size, we're here to help you take informed steps, one at a time, that can make a beneficial impact on your wellness.
We are often given information that promises to help us to age in good health, lose weight, feel younger, look younger, or to recapture our lost youth- but how do we know where to start? Your hormones may need some fine-tuning.
Called "the most depressing day of the year," is it just seasonal sadness or real depression?
Make tea time a boost for your hormones and neurotransmitters.
Across the world, traditional healers have used diet, herbs, and tonics to detox the body, cleanse the liver, and purify the blood.
Formerly having burned out her adrenal glands to a full Stage 3 Adrenal Fatigue level, Kitty was motivated to develop healthy solutions to transform the way the world uses spices.
