Bio-identical Hormone Replacement
Dr. Sangeeta Pati is a popular speaker at many integrative and anti-aging medical conferences. Her expertise is in bio-identical hormones and hormone replacement therapy. She is a practicing OB-GYN and is well-respected in her field. In this video, she gives a brief overview about the common hormones that play roles in the overall functioning of our bodies.
Salivary Testing
Most of our body’s hormones are unusable. They are tightly bound to proteins in our blood. Therefore, regular serum blood tests only measure the hormones found in the serum, or watery part of the blood, which does not give an accurate measure of bioavailable hormones. The salivary gland however is one of the tissues that bioavailable hormones enter and can freely pass through our saliva. By collecting saliva and measuring its level of hormones, it is possible to determine the amount of hormones available to other tissues. Saliva testing is easily collected at home--no poking, pricks or urinating involved. Trillium Wellness provides you with the kit that you then take home, spit into the small tube and then mail directly to the lab.
For more information and videos about Saliva Testing, you can visit the websites of ZRT Laboratory and Genova Diagnostics.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive evaluation, please call our clinic at 650.365.1452.
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