How Hormones Affect Our Mood, Reactions, and Motivation

Neurotransmitters play a crucial role in sustaining both physical and mental health. At every age, they shape how we feel, think, and respond.

While neurotransmitters directly affect the brain, hormones often govern their activity. Therefore, to identify the true root cause of your symptoms, testing neurotransmitters alongside hormones can give you and your healthcare practitioner a deeper insight into your well-being—or any disruptions to it.

Some people are born with hereditary conditions that influence hormone levels, while others may experience hormonal shifts due to factors like stress, poor diet, or exposure to harmful chemicals. Individuals with neurodivergent traits, such as ADHD, may notice a worsening of their symptoms when hormone levels fluctuate.

Restoring healthy hormone levels can significantly alleviate these issues and help people feel their best.

If you suspect a hormonal issue, regular testing is essential. This enables the creation of a personalized plan to address hormone irregularities and improve how you feel and function.

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Price Adjustment Effective Sept 1st, 2024 

Dear Valued Customers,

We hope this message finds you well. At Canary Club, our unwavering commitment is to empower you with access to the most advanced hormone and neurotransmitter testing at the lowest prices possible. For 18 years, we have proudly maintained consistent pricing while continuously enhancing our offerings to serve your needs better.

Since our founding in 2006, our mission has been to provide you with the tools to advocate for and take control of your health journey. Your empowerment and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.

To continue this mission and to ensure you have access to the latest technological advancements, we must implement our first price adjustment in 18 years, effective September 1, 2024. This necessary change is driven by our laboratory provider's investment in new assay lab equipment, upgraded testing processes, and cutting-edge technology. 

With these enhancements, we will be introducing new hormone test panels shortly.  

Thank you for your ongoing support. We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued trust in Canary Club. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How Well is Your Hormone Therapy Doing? 

Over the past 25 years, hormone therapies have greatly expanded and diversified. Prescription medicines now target specific hormones to inhibit, excite, or block them. 

Today's hormone therapies are used to effectively manage diseases and conditions such as hormone-related breast cancer, prostate enlargement, acne, pattern baldness, thyroid disorders, menopause symptoms, infertility, osteoporosis, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), adrenal insufficiency, growth hormone deficiencies, and new hormone-related contraceptives. 

While these treatments offer direct benefits, they also have expected side effects that impact the overall hormonal health of the body, leading to many undesirable consequences. 

Fortunately, hormone level testing has evolved alongside these therapies. You can now measure the impact of your hormone therapy on your overall hormone balance. Canary Club offers the LCMS Saliva Steroid Profile newly updated to provide unparalleled sensitivity and specificity, helping you and your healthcare provider monitor and manage your treatment with greater accuracy. 

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Being Aware of Stress on Women's Hormones 

Our path towards better health starts from the place of asking: How am I feeling overall? From this place you can practice listening in, which is a dialogue with your whole self. When we deeply listen to ourselves, we can put into practice the healthy routines our bodies crave. 

Are you a person able to give birth to new life?  Stress can have a way of inhibiting your special gift.  Not sure whether stress is affecting your cycle? The best way to take care of yourself is to be in touch with a practice of Body Awareness and to take action when your senses tell you something different needs to be done.

Let’s revisit this idea of true Body Awareness, which is the practice of slowing down to take stock, feeling gratitude, and going with your gut by asking "what do I NEED to do for me?"

On the other side of being truly honest with yourself is the possibility of feeling better more of the time. 

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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Body Wellness Starts with Body Awareness

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything right-eating well, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep - but still not feeling your best?  It can be frustrating when you're putting in the effort, but not seeing the results you want. Don't overthink this one. The time to begin a new course is NOW.  No matter the size, we're here to help you take informed steps, one at a time, that can make a beneficial impact on your wellness.

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As a thyroid doctor, I am particularly concerned about my patients' exposure to COVID-19. I believe thyroid issues are a risk factor for not only more easily contracting the virus, but also for having a more severe course of illness once it takes hold.

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While stuck at home, we have more time to focus on our health. Turn shelter in place into a mini detox retreat.

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We are often given information that promises to help us to age in good health, lose weight, feel younger, look younger, or to recapture our lost youth- but how do we know where to start?  Your hormones may need some fine-tuning.

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