At the Nutrition and Health Center in Houston, Texas, we use advanced hormone testing to understand how the body is functioning and identify the areas that need support.
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Your symptoms may be the body’s way of signaling that something is out of balance.
Hormone testing provides objective data about hormone levels, helping to clarify whether symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, or mood shifts are connected to a hormonal imbalance rather than relying on guesswork alone.
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The process of hormone testing at the Nutrition and Health Center in Houston, Texas, is explained below.
The process begins with an initial consultation, where symptoms, health history, and personal goals are reviewed to determine which hormones may need to be evaluated.
Based on the consultation, a recommendation is made for blood testing, saliva testing, or a combination of both, depending on the hormones being assessed and the individual’s symptoms.
Samples are collected through a blood draw or a saliva collection kit, with saliva samples sometimes gathered at multiple points throughout the day to capture patterns such as the cortisol rhythm.
Once results are received, a practitioner reviews the findings to explain what the hormone levels indicate and how they relate to the symptoms being experienced.
Nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations are developed based on the individual’s results, with the goal of supporting the body’s ability to restore healthier hormone communication and function.
*Pricing varies by test selected and does not include the consultation fee. Contact the office for exact pricing.
12804 Willow Centre Drive, Suite A
Houston, TX 77066
Phone: 281-440-0024
Email: [email protected]
Note: The office is closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM daily.
Hormone testing, also known as hormone panel testing or endocrine testing, is a diagnostic approach where a sample of blood or saliva is analyzed to measure the levels of specific hormones circulating in the body. This method allows for an objective evaluation of hormone activity, providing information about how hormones such as estrogen, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones may be affecting an individual’s health.
Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate many of the body’s most essential functions, including energy, metabolism, sleep, mood, stress response, weight management, reproductive health, and recovery. When hormone levels fall outside of a healthy range, the body often expresses this imbalance through physical and emotional symptoms.
Hormone testing offers insights into an individual’s overall health by providing measurable data on hormone levels rather than relying on symptoms alone. The information gathered can help identify hormonal imbalances, adrenal stress patterns, thyroid dysfunction, and nutrient-related hormone disruptions. Hormone testing can also offer a personalized understanding of health status, allowing for targeted interventions through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and supplementation.
Many people search for hormone testing after noticing changes in how they feel that do not seem to have a clear explanation. The symptoms below are commonly associated with hormonal imbalances and are frequently the reason individuals seek hormone testing at Nutrition and Health Center.
Symptoms tell us something is happening, but testing helps explain why.
Hormones are part of a complex communication system that regulates how the body functions on a daily basis. When the body experiences ongoing stress, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, poor sleep, or metabolic challenges, the signaling between hormones can be affected, often producing the symptoms described above.
Rather than guessing which hormone may be involved, or assuming that symptoms are simply a normal part of aging or stress, testing provides measurable data about what is actually happening inside the body. This information helps identify patterns across multiple hormones, allowing recommendations to be personalized rather than generic.
Hormone levels can be evaluated through blood testing, saliva testing, or a combination of both, depending on the hormones being assessed and the symptoms being investigated. Each method offers a different way of measuring hormone activity in the body.
Blood hormone testing measures the levels of hormones circulating in the bloodstream, providing a broad evaluation of hormone activity alongside other related health markers. This method can be combined with additional wellness markers in the same blood draw, making it useful for evaluating thyroid hormones, vitamin D, cholesterol, and a wide range of hormone patterns.
Saliva hormone testing, offered at Nutrition and Health Center through DiagnosTechs, measures the free, biologically active portion of certain hormones. Collection is non-invasive, and because multiple samples can be taken throughout the day, this method is particularly helpful for evaluating patterns such as the cortisol rhythm, offering insight into stress response and adrenal hormone activity over time.
Blood and saliva hormone testing each provide valuable but different information, and neither method is universally better than the other. The right choice depends on the symptoms being evaluated, health history, personal goals, and the specific hormones in question. Nutrition and Health Center helps determine which testing option, or combination of options, is most appropriate for each individual.
Hormone testing at Nutrition and Health Center is approached differently from simply identifying a number that is too high or too low. Reasons why individuals choose the Nutrition and Health Center for hormone testing are listed below.
Hormone testing and analysis at Nutrition and Health Center is conducted by the practice’s nutrition professionals, guided by the same functional, integrative, and holistic approach used throughout the center’s services.
This approach was shaped by the clinical training of founder Steve Steeves, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopathic Doctor with a background in herbalism and naturopathy.
Steve Steeves
A wide range of hormones and related markers can be evaluated through testing at Nutrition and Health Center, organized into the categories below.
Sex hormones tested are shown in the table below.
| Hormone | What It Supports | Tested Via |
| Estrogen / Estradiol | Reproductive health, brain function, bone health, and cardiovascular health | Blood or Saliva |
| Progesterone | Healthy menstrual cycles, nervous system function, sleep, and hormonal balance | Blood or Saliva |
| Testosterone | Muscle strength, energy, motivation, metabolism, and healthy aging in men and women | Blood or Saliva |
Stress and adrenal hormones tested are shown in the table below.
| Hormone | What It Supports | Tested Via |
| Cortisol | Stress adaptation, energy regulation, blood sugar balance, and immune function | Blood or Saliva |
| DHEA | Stress response, hormone production, and healthy aging | Blood or Saliva |
Thyroid hormones tested are shown in the table below.
| Hormone | What It Supports | Tested Via |
| TSH | Signals thyroid activity and reflects overall thyroid function | Blood |
| T4 | Metabolism and energy production | Blood |
| T3 | Metabolism, energy production, and temperature regulation | Blood |
Other hormone-related markers tested are shown in the table below.
| Marker | What It Supports | Tested Via |
| Vitamin D | Immune regulation, bone health, cellular function, and inflammation balance | Blood |
| Cholesterol | A building block for steroid hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol | Blood |
Here are some of the questions that we are often asked about hormone testing.
Yes, ongoing stress can affect cortisol and DHEA levels, both of which play a role in energy regulation, immune function, and the body’s ability to adapt to daily demands. Over time, chronic stress can contribute to fatigue, sleep disruption, and mood changes commonly associated with hormonal imbalance.
Cortisol can be evaluated through blood or saliva testing. Saliva testing is often used to assess the cortisol rhythm by measuring levels at multiple points throughout the day, offering insight into how the adrenal glands are responding to stress over a 24-hour period.
Yes, hormones such as cortisol, thyroid hormones, and testosterone all play a role in metabolism and how the body manages weight. An imbalance in any of these hormones can make it more difficult to lose weight or contribute to unexplained weight gain.
Yes, while hormone testing is often associated with women’s health, hormones such as testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, and thyroid hormones are equally important for men. Testing can help identify the cause of symptoms such as fatigue, reduced muscle mass, low libido, and difficulty recovering from exercise.
“Now I know exactly what my body needs, and I’m seeing the changes I always wanted.”
“I continue to come to Steve because I keep seeing benefits, from heart health to overall wellness.”
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