Evaluating Hormone Levels: The Best Diagnostic Methods JP: Can you briefly describe the diagnostic methods you use to evaluate hormones? Dr. S: There are three primary methods: urine, saliva, and blood. If I have a choice, I prefer urine testing because it provides a breakdown of hormone metabolites over a 24-hour period. Blood testing, on…
In life we take many things for granted. People are told to go on a low fat diet and do some aerobic training, and yet they still gain body fat. Your blood work shows slightly altered cholesterol and thyroid levels and right away you’re told to go on medication. The trainer at your local gym…