Circadian Rhythm and Human Health
by Tim Hyatt, ND
To better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences…
Symptoms and Support of Low Progesterone
by Brook Ahnemann, ND
Progesterone is a primary sex hormone made in the ovaries in the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle, following ovulation. It is essential for…
The Sex and Stress Connection
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Stress is natural and normal part of life—but when it becomes chronic, it can have a major impact on your overall well-being, including your sexual…
Building the Most Comprehensive Hormone Test: Ten Years of DUTCH
by Sydney Sprouse
This year, Precision Analytical celebrates 10 years of hormone testing In those 10 years we’ve had many opportunities to learn and grow. We’re honored to…
Menopause for Men: What Does Low Estrogen Mean?
by Tim Hyatt, ND
If you are a male, you have likely heard or read about declining testosterone (low T). Testosterone production does decrease with age, but it can…
Provider Spotlight: Polly Watson, MD, FACOG, NCMP, IFMCP
by Clinical Consulting Team
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has been refining her practice of women’s medicine for almost twenty years. In 2017 she began…
Why we test during days 19-22 of a 28-day cycle
by Elise Schroeder, ND
A common question both practitioners and patients have is, when should I test my hormones? This depends, of course, on whether someone is having regular…
The Potential Benefits of “4-Spot Urine Testing” for HPA Axis Assessment
by Mark Newman, MS
Written by Carrie Jones, ND and Mark Newman, MS The health of the entire hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is critically important for maintaining proper health primarily…
Testosterone and Men: Understanding the Age-Dependent Ranges
by Mark Newman, MS
It’s natural for testosterone levels to decline as men age, but working to identify the ideal ranges for one’s age is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Carrie…
Cortisol Imbalance Can Cause Different Issues
by Mark Newman, MS
Cortisol imbalance can be the cause to many different day-to-day issues, such as feeling light headed, irritability, and even depression. Getting yourself tested with a reliable hormone test,…
Study supporting DUTCH testing – Improved Serum Correlation
by Mark Newman, MS
I’ve been anxiously waiting for all our data to roll in from an exciting study, and we’re now ready to share it. What we did…
Measuring Estrone (E1) and Estriol (E3)
by Mark Newman, MS
At a recent conference I was asked my opinion on what to do with a patient who had a certain ratio of estriol / (estrone…
