Posts tagged lab work.
Know Your Numbers Series Part 10: Sex Hormones

In this post from the Know Your Numbers series, we explore when hormone testing is (and isn’t) useful for diagnosing perimenopause and menopause. While many women seek clarity through lab tests, hormone levels can fluctuate widely, making routine testing unreliable—especially for women over 45. Instead, symptom tracking often offers more accurate insights into hormonal changes and related health concerns like thyroid issues, iron deficiency, or insulin resistance. However, hormone testing may be beneficial in specific cases such as irregular cycles in younger women, suspected PCOS, or in individuals using certain contraceptives. Learn the best timing for hormone testing and how to approach perimenopausal symptoms with a more strategic, whole-body perspective.

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Know Your Numbers Series Part 8: Androgens: When (and When Not) to Test These Hormones in Women

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 8, we’ll dive into Androgens: why women’s levels matter just as much as men’s, and how you can test it properly. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your health, without the guesswork.

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Know Your Numbers Series Part 7: How To Monitoring Your Blood Pressure

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 7, we’ll dive into Blood Pressure: why your levels matter, how you can test it at home and what to look out for. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.

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Know Your Numbers Series Part 6: This Blood Test May Not Be Flashy But It's An Important Health Marker

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 6, we’ll dive into Cholesterol: what it really is, why your levels matter, and how to test properly. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.

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Know Your Numbers Series Part 5: What is B12 & Will It Actually Give Me Energy?

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 1, we’ll dive into Vitamin B12: what it really is, why your levels matter, and whether that energy boost from supplements is fact or fiction. From symptoms of deficiency to who’s most at risk, we’re breaking it all down in plain language. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your energy levels, without the guesswork.

Let’s get into it! 👏

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Is Fatigue Just Part of Motherhood? Or Is There More to the Story?

As a mom, you’re probably all too familiar with the phrase, “You’re a mom, that’s normal.” But is it really? When it comes to fatigue, stress, and their general health, many moms are told this by family members or even doctors. But here's the thing: fatigue is not always just a part of motherhood. It could be a sign of something more, and I think it’s time we dig a little deeper.

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