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.

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJuly 29, 2025lab work.

Know Your Numbers Series Part 9: Should I Test My Cortisol Levels?

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series, your go-to guide for understanding the lab results behind your health. In Part 9, we’re dissecting cortisol: when you shouldn’t test, and what to do instead. Get empowered to make sense of your bloodwork and take charge of your health, without the guesswork.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJuly 21, 2025lab work.

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.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJuly 14, 2025lab work.

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.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJuly 8, 2025lab work.

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.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJuly 8, 2025lab work.

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! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJune 24, 2025lab work.

Know Your Numbers Series Part 4: Is It My Thyroid? Understanding Thyroid Health and Testing

Is your thyroid affecting your health? Learn the signs of thyroid imbalances and the tests that can help you identify and treat thyroid issues. Get a better understanding of thyroid health today!

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJune 17, 2025lab work.

Know Your Numbers Series Part 3: Understanding Insulin Resistance, A Key to Hormonal Health and Wellness

Discover how insulin resistance affects your health, including its role in conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and hormonal imbalances. Learn how to improve insulin sensitivity with diet, exercise, and supplements. Empower your health with my “Know Your Numbers” series.

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJune 9, 2025lab work.

Know Your Numbers Series Part 2: Vitamin D Testing and Why It Matters

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 Iron deficiency. Learn how to test for iron deficiency accurately with the right bloodwork. Discover why ferritin, CBC, and iron panels matter, and what your results really mean.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxJune 3, 2025lab work.

Know Your Numbers Series Part 1: Learn How To Test for Iron Deficiency Accurately

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 Iron deficiency. Learn how to test for iron deficiency accurately with the right bloodwork. Discover why ferritin, CBC, and iron panels matter, and what your results really mean.

Let’s get into it! 👏

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxMay 27, 2025lab work.

Taking Away the Guesswork: Why Labwork Matters

Your body has a lot to say, and labwork is one of the best ways to truly listen. If you're ready to uncover what's really going on and create a personalized plan for optimal health, let's chat! Book a consultation today and take the guesswork out of your wellness journey. Your body will thank you.

LabworkJanine Buisman WilcoxMay 21, 2025lab work.

Ask The ND: Is Coffee Messing With My Cortisol?

Noticing signs of cortisol imbalance, or unsure how your body is handling stress? Let’s chat!

Book a visit to explore what’s behind your energy, mood, or hormone symptoms and build a plan that works with (not against) your body.

Nutrition, Healthy HabitsJanine Buisman WilcoxMay 13, 2025lab work.

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.

Navigating Perimenopause: Why Lab Testing and Tracking Symptoms Matter

When it comes to optimizing your health in perimenopause, lab testing can help us understand what’s going on beneath the surface, from deficiencies to other important markers. But when it comes to hormones, especially during perimenopause, the story gets a little more complicated. Let’s get into it!

Women's Health, Hormone HealthJanine Buisman WilcoxMarch 17, 2025Menopause, womens heath, lab work.