We recommend Hormone Testing to monitor the progress of your Anti-aging program. The following tests are available to evaluate the Hormone balance in the body. These tests can be performed as an alternate to the H-H-I Test and require 4 saliva samples which are mailed in for laboratory testing. The Basal Body Temperature is performed with a thermometer at no cost.
BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE (BBT)
Thyroid Test * Basal Body Temperature test for Metabolism
Your body temperature is a reflection of your metabolic rate, which is largely determined by the hormones T3 and T4 secreted by the Thyroid gland. The function of the Thyroid can be determined by measuring your basal body temperature. All that is needed is an accurate thermometer to take your temperature when you first wake up in the morning.
PROCEDURE:
1. Shake down the thermometer to below 95° F and place it by your bed before going to sleep at night.
2. On waking, place the thermometer in your armpit for a full 10 minutes.
3. After 10 minutes, read and record the temperature and date.
4. Record the temperature for at least three mornings in a row, preferably at the same time of day.It is important to make as little movement as possible. Lying and resting with your eyes closed is best. Do not get up until the 10 minute test is complete. Your Basal Body Temperature is the average of the 3 readings.
Notes: The test results for menstruating women should be corrected for temperature variations as illustrated in the chart below. Subtract 1 degree if the testing is started the day after ovulation. Oral or topical Progesterone cream can raise the BBT temperature and alter results of the test.
Men, children, and postmenopausal women can perform the test at any time. The target range is 97.8 to 98.2 degrees F for a proper functioning thyroid.
Temperature Variations due to Ovulation
In the chart above, the seven BBT’s before Ovulation are in the 97.2 to 97.3 range. Ovulation most likely occurred on the 14th day with the lowest reading (97.0) and subsequent temperature rise the following day. Unexpected temperature spikes can occur on any day due to, illness, fever, etc.Hormone Saliva Tests The following tests require a saliva sample which is mailed to a lab for analysis:Pineal Test – Test for Melatonin, Your body’s natural hormone for healthy sleep
Adrenal Test * Test for DHEA, Precursors to Adrenal hormones
Ovary Test * (Women) Test for Estorgen and Progesterone
Testicular Test * (Men) Test for Testosterone