Categories for Hormones

October 1, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

Men are hormonal too: what you need to know about supporting male health

Men often find it difficult to talk about their health, but as they age prostate health, sexual health and midlife weight gain demand increasing attention in terms of supporting long term overall health and vitality. In this guest blog post from FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey, you’ll discover how to support your clients more effectively with…

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September 7, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

Supporting your clients with PCOS – Taking a body system approach

PCOS is the most common hormonal endocrine disorder in women, affecting about 10% of women of childbearing age. It is also the most common cause of female infertility. Through this guest blog post from FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey, discover how you can more effectively support your clients with PCOS with a body system approach. What…

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May 27, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

How to optimise functional testing for clients who are contraception free

You might be seeing an increased demand for clarity around female health, as female reproductive health dysfunction is more widely recognised. Blood testing of hormones can be useful in revealing what is happening both at the endocrine and reproductive level, but what factors are influencing hormone synthesis, receptors and metabolism? Understanding the bigger picture, the…

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May 27, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

How to optimise functional testing for clients on contraception

Supporting clients that are taking contraception can often seem daunting or confusing and you might be puzzling over whether functional blood testing results will hold any clinical significance. When testing for hormones it is vital to understand the implications contraception may have on results and how to discern actionable insights when reviewing the data. In…

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March 9, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

PCOS and Acne – what you need to know

There is a growing conversation about Acne in relation to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Experienced practitioners such as Fiona Trup are focusing on the importance of this link and this blog post will cover the latest findings on PCOS, how to evaluate the condition using functional testing and the most effective treatment options. Is it…

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February 18, 2021 | Jonathan Cohen

Taking a whole body system approach to menopause

FDX Practitioner Christine Bailey joins us for a guest blog post on the menopause. Read on to discover the importance of oestrogen when it comes to the menopause, why a whole body system approach is so essential and what role sleep plays during this phase of female life. Menopause is a natural female transition –…

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