Elevated Cortisol and Holiday Stress
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Tonya Pasternak, ND. The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of love and joy, can…
Chronic Stress and Weight Loss Resistance
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Tonya Pasternak, ND. In today’s world, stress is ubiquitous. Millions of Americans struggle with chronic stress in…
Assessing How PTSD May Influence Cortisol and Circadian Rhythm
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was written by our guest author, Jade Tan, ND. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises after someone has experienced…
The Science Behind the Dad Bod
by Hilary Miller, ND
If you have heard the term “dad bod”, it probably triggered a distinct mental image. Body composition changes that smooth out muscular definition (increased body…
Self-Care Tips for Hormone Balance
by Christina O'Brien, DC
Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as…
What Does “Waking (A)” Represent in the Daily Free Cortisol Pattern?
by Carrie Jones, ND, MPH
Is your patient interested in knowing what their cortisol levels are in the middle of the night? Do they suffer from insomnia or wake routinely…
Melatonin Testing Update
by Mark Newman, MS
Melatonin Testing Testing for melatonin is very important however this depends on whether or not your patient is sleeping and if they take melatonin to…
