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Would you be surprised to know that the biggest obstacle to weight loss could be your hormones?

For me, what is always frustrating and depressing is following yet another weight loss or lifestyle plan or adding a new supplement to the list and still not being able to shed those extra pounds.

Salivary Cortisol Testing -- Single Versus Multiple Daily Tests

Salivary cortisol testing is the preferred clinical method for measuring human cortisol levels. It has several obvious advantages over blood tests, such as greater validity for tissue levels of cortisol, the convenience of home testing, non-invasiveness, and zero risks of infection. But arguably one of the most important features it offers is the ability to take multiple test samples during the same day.

The two main sex hormones in women are estrogen and progesterone. Both are produced in men and women, although in different quantities. Progesterone is made from pregnenolone, which in turn comes from cholesterol.

For those who might feel ambivalent about their present doctors, we have provided a questionnaire.

It is common knowledge that acne is caused by oily skin but few people know what causes that shine on your face and especially the T-zone. The oil is due to high levels of a hormone named androgen. However, since a normal secretion of androgen gives a healthy skin, therefore it cannot be completely done away with either.

The hormones are most actively produced during puberty, hence the oily skin and acne. Now the question that arises is how to balance one's hormones to help with acne.

The female body requires an optimal balance of progesterone and the estrogen hormones (a trio of related hormones called estradiol, estrone and estriol). Progesterone Deficiency occurs when the hormonal balance is shifted in favor of the estrogens. This condition is also referred to as Estrogen Dominance.

Adrenal Exhaustion

Adrenal Fatigue is becoming a national epidemic.

This article is the transcript of a conversation between Dr Richard Shames, highly respected endocrinologist and Canary Club advisor and Dr. David Zava, the founder and CEO of ZRT Laboratory.  In this conversation they discuss Saliva Tests, testing information and its impact on patients and patient self empowerment. 

By Drs. Richard & Karilee Shames

Over several years, we created a road map to empower people like yourself who know there's something not right but can't find acknowledgment within the hallowed halls of medical science. What if your situation is not truly an abnormal medical problem, but instead simply borderline gland function. It could eventually deteriorate into a serious medical situation, but we have good news for you. It doesn't have to progress; you can take charge of your hormonal balance and learn to restore and revive your glands.

Vitamin D, also called “the sunshine vitamin”, is a nutrient made in the body from exposure to the sun but also from some foods and supplements. While it is called a vitamin, it is actually a “pro-hormone” because it affects the health of so many parts of the body including bone, brain, thyroid, immune, intestinal, kidney, liver, nerves, pancreas, parathyroid, prostate, and skin tissue. Adequate Vitamin D levels can help to prevent heart disease, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, birth defects and periodontal disease, and a recent study found that it was protective against breast cancer in women over 60. That’s one powerful vitamin.

Making Progress with Your New Year, New You?

We often use the first month of a new year to resolve to better our wellness for the coming year. Does this describe you?

With what's been going on lately (you might have noticed?), 2022 might be the perfect time to begin living your life with new purpose. 

A New Year, New You might be better achieved by setting deliberate intentions for these changing times. 

Would you like to take a closer look at your physical, mental, and emotional wellness this year?

Wellness Can't Happen When Hormones Are Out-of-Balance

“You should get your hormones tested!” How many times have you heard that comment? We’re often encouraged to look closely at our hormones when we experience symptoms that hint at conditions like hypothyroidism, menopause, or low testosterone.