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Learn about our new urine steroids test, Comprehensive Hormone Insights™ (CHI). In this webinar, we review the major hormone groups covered in the test, our unique analytes, and ratios, and run through how to read a CHI report.

In this webinar, Dr. De Pieri shares some clinical case studies of his experience with our new urine steroid test, CHI. Dr. De Pieri got a head start on using CHI as one of our pre-launch key opinion leaders, to provide feedback on the test during the final stages before launch. Learn how, and why your peers are using CHI!

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Remember the old adage “You are what you eat”? Well it turns out there is some truth to it. Your diet significantly impacts your digestive and overall health. Try adding these five foods to your diet. Read More

Summer is in full swing and with it comes fun in the sun. Sometimes, however, we get a little too much exposure and our skin lets us know it with a painful sunburn. In the event that you experience a burn this summer, try these natural home remedies to sooth your skin and get you healed up as quickly as possible so you can get back to having fun. Get the tips

Carbohydrates, such as starches, provide the majority of fuel for your body, so it makes up a significant part of your caloric intake. Sometimes, not all of the starch we consume gets digested, a small part of it passes through the digestive tract unchanged. This type of starch is called resistant starch, which functions kind of like soluble fiber. Read more.

Balancing Hormones with Food Foods such as sugar, caffeine and alcohol can all contribute to hormonal imbalances. However, the great news is that not all food is bad, and in fact, most food can be extremely beneficial in balancing hormones. Learn More

13 Common Signs of a Hormone Imbalance Learn to spot the signs of hormone imbalance to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage associated symptoms. Learn More

How Your Hormones Influence Fertility Whether you’re thinking about trying, are actively trying, or are struggling to become pregnant, understanding your hormones is critically important. Women and men of all ages can suffer from hormone imbalances, which play a role in fertility and aging. Learn More

Reduced vitamin D intake has been linked to increased susceptibility to the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) along with a number of other conditions.By working with your healthcare professional, you can reach and maintain a vitamin D level within the optimum range to help mitigate your risk of arthritis along with other health conditions such as heart disease and cognitive impairment. Learn More

Did you know the term arthritis comes from the Greek “arthro” meaning joint and the Latin “itis” meaning inflammation? In 2008, 4.3 million Canadians aged 12 or older were diagnosed with arthritis.2 This means that approximately one in six adult Canadians are living with arthritis. Read More

You may be more stressed out than you think. Here are some physical and mental signs your body is feeling too much stress and anxiety. If you experience any of these signs, take some time out every day, whether it's to go for a walk or simply turn off your phone.

In the modern environment, we are exposed to various stressful conditions. Stress can lead to changes in the serum level of many hormones including glucocorticoids, catecholamines, growth hormone and prolactin. Hormone testing is helpful for finding out if hormone levels are optimal for health. Rocky Mountain Analytical tests hormones in saliva, urine and hair.

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In today’s scientific community, the microbiome is top of everyone’s mind. We are learning that a very high portion of the body’s functions have a connection to the colonization of bacteria that lives in your gut. We also know that the North American lifestyle doesn’t typically foster the healthiest of microbiome flora. Learn More

Although the word pollution conjures up images of oil spills and smokestacks spewing toxic chemicals into the air, the fact is we are exposed to subtle sources of pollution every day. Long-term exposure to low levels of environmental pollutants produces vague symptoms making the cause more difficult to determine. Read More