Functional Testing

How to Sort Your Moldy Stuff: What to Keep and What to Toss

Discovering your home has toxic mold brings up a lot of emotions: relief at finally getting some answers to your mystery health issues…. hope that in time your nagging symptoms will disappear… and overwhelm at the thought of tackling the whole remediation process. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!

Is Toxic Mold to Blame for Your Chronic Digestive Issues?

Chronic digestive problems can make life uncomfortable, and at times… embarrassing. Unfortunately, many people struggle with chronic digestive issues for years and even decades before getting to the root cause of their issues. While there are several causes of gut dysfunction, one is often overlooked: mold.

Patty's Mold Recovery Story

For many of us, mold toxicity is the last thing on our personal list of diagnoses. We grapple with unexplained symptoms for weeks, months, even years until we discover the “silent killer” lurking in our own homes. This is exactly the case for Patty Howe, one of my patients.

Mitzi's Mold Recovery Story

Many people dealing with mold toxicity aren't aware of the root cause of their health issues, often attributing symptoms like fatigue, aches, and trouble breathing to other conditions. This is exactly what Mitzi experienced after being exposed to mold in her mother's home before developing an array of health issues.

Micki's Mold Recovery Story

Chronic illness can be incredibly debilitating and frustrating, especially when you’re not getting any answers from your healthcare provider! So what do you do when you’re tired of feeling sick, but you don’t know where to turn next?

Jessica's Mold Recovery Story

Mold toxicity can cause bodywide symptoms, such as exhaustion and joint aches, that can be difficult to attribute to any specific condition at first. Because doctors often misdiagnose mycotoxicity, those dealing with this issue often have to take their health into their own hands.

Best Lab Tests for Thyroid Problems

Many people question whether their thyroid is working correctly due to their chronic fatigue, weight gain or foggy thinking. In this article, we’ll explore when and how to order a test for thyroid problems effectively so that you can address thyroid problems & symptoms.

How to Know if You Have a Thyroid Problem

According to the American Thyroid Association, one in eight women will develop a form of thyroid disease. Are you one of them? I was shocked at my own diagnosis a few years ago.

Want to Improve Your Skin? Focus on Your Gut Health

Believe it or not, the secret to improving your skin may not be found in fancy creams or serums. Nope. The state of your skin – much like the state of your brain – depends on your gut. Conventional medicine treats skin conditions with ointments, salves, and steroids. Unfortunately, these treatments often don’t work. Click here to learn more!

What Are the Best Blood Tests to Uncover Root Health Issues?

Having trouble getting all of the pieces of your health puzzle to fit together? You’re not alone. Many people jump from practitioner to practitioner, searching for answers to their mystery illness, only to come out empty-handed. Getting to the bottom of chronic health issues takes digging! And a huge piece of that is testing.

Using the DUTCH Hormone Test to Increase Your Sex Drive

Libido, or sex drive, is our overall desire for sexual activity. Decreased libido is a common problem that affects many women at some point in their lives and is often linked to changes in hormones, especially those that occur with menopause. Several hormonal issues can cause this—learn how to figure out which one and fix it!

Erectile Dysfunction Is Not Your Fault - Here’s How to Fix It

Erectile dysfunction is a common problem that many men face. Don’t worry, his inability to ‘get it up’ doesn’t mean that your relationship is going down the drain. In order to effectively treat erectile dysfunction, you need to know what is causing it. Read on to learn common reasons and what you can do about them!

10 Reasons You Want a Perfect Poop + How to Get It

Do you know what’s inside your poop? It might sound like a silly question, but if you think about it, the answer is actually pretty important. Poop is what we call "a window into your gut.” Why? When it comes to gut health, that’s the million dollar question, and we have not one, but ten answers!

The Best Functional Lab Tests

Functional lab testing is the sexiest part of functional health coaching! It’s so exciting to finally see what’s the cause of your symptoms in cold, hard data with an advanced test. We work hard to keep these affordable by offering bundles and discounts. Take a look at our current testing options. Which is the best fit for you?

The Best Test for Heavy Metal Toxicity

Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things for your health and still can’t get the results you want? If so, it might be time to run a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test!

Why Urinary Hormone Testing Is Best

Did you know hormone treatment plans can be unsuccessful due to poor testing of hormone levels? Read on to learn about our preferred, more accurate method of testing and balancing your hormone levels.


Blood Tests for Immune Health

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve received some questions from our community about what to do differently if you have an overactive or underactive immune system. This article will cover some immunity blood tests that shed light on how your immune system is doing.

Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Testing

Approximately 90% of people become infected with the Epstein-Barr virus. Often times it's nothing more than a few weeks of feeling lousy. In a small percentage of people, these symptoms don’t go away. Keep reading to learn how to differentiate EBV from coronavirus, and how to give your immune system the help it needs!

Case Review vs. Past Labs Review - Which is Right for You?

At Hormone Detox Shop, we endeavor to give you a lot of expert education to empower you to make the best decisions about your own health recovery. But when is it time to seek another opinion? Come explore the factors that can indicate it’s time to get started with resources beyond your own brainpower!

Why We Love the GI-MAP Test

Your digestive system is foundational to your health! Sometimes you need to run a test to know what is going on in your gut, and our preferred test is the GI-MAP. Beyond testing for a number of pathogens, including E. coli, H. pylori, Candida, and parasites, it tests for other markers of gut function, which I will highlight in this article!