Many health problems can be prevented and managed effectively with early detection. I am really excited about this work because with it we can find very early stages of important disease processes, and  by applying nutritional treatments, turn these processes around. 

Find the Hidden Problems that Undermine Your Health

The quality of healthcare in the United States has dramatically declined in the past decade.  The incorporation of corporate-run, insurance-driven medicine has made dollars a priority over health.  Today's health model is disease management, not early detection or prevention.  There is no better example of the diminished quality and comprehensiveness of care than the blood chemistry ordered during an annual physical examination. A decade ago the average lab work included an extensive panel of blood chemistry called a Chem-24, plus a CBC - a complete blood count with microscopic examination of the blood cells, several thyroid tests and a lipid panel (cholesterol, etc.).  Today the custom is to order a Chem-7 and a lipid panel and maybe a single thyroid test.  This is just not enough information to find early dysfunction that will eventually lead to disease.  See the special offer below.

A New Approach to Using Standard Lab Tests

In the current model, blood chemistry values are evaluated based on statistical "norms" -- that means comparing the values found in your blood with an average of everyone getting blood work.  The quality of health has deteriorated so much in the past 10 years that, for example, the values for "normal" blood sugar have had to be raised repeatedly.  So "normal" may be average but it does not represent health or optimal function.  If we analyze a comprehensive blood panel against a functional range that looks for values consistent with health rather than waiting for indications of frank disease, we can find and modify dysfunction long before it becomes disease.  We can help restore normal physiology with natural means and see dramatic changes in the blood work.

 Available and Affordable

Because I have a membership in a national lab co-op I can offer this service, including comprehensive

valuation the findings and an individualized plan of action, at considerably less than the normal retail price of the lab work alone.  We LabCorps, one of the largest blood chemistry labs in the country which has draw stations everywhere, including one in Research Triangle Park.  Basic complete blood chemistries with CBC and urinalisis are available for under $200.

PREVENTION -- A BETTER WAY

There are two main types of ranges in the field of blood chemistry analysis: a pathological range and a functional range.  The pathological range is used to diagnose disease.  The functional range is used to assess risk for disease before disease develops. The references that are provided with laboratory test results are referred to as "the pathological range," because if the test results are out of range, it usually indicates potential for pathology or disease.  The main difference between the functional pathological range is the degree of deviation allowed within their normal range.  For example, the functional range for glucose may be 85-110 mg/dL, but the pathological range may be 65-110 mg/dL.  Levels above the pathological may indicate insulin resistance and future risk for developing diabetes.  Conventional medical training is concerned with the diagnosis of disease and rarely preventive medicine; therefore, patients are usually not consulted regarding the parameters of the functional range.  

When lab results fall within the patterns of a functional imbalance, strategies such as lifestyle, diet, nutrition and other non-invasive therapies may be recommended.  Much of the research regarding functional ranges has been established by well-respected organizations such as the American Association of Clinical Chemists (AACC), particularly the Nutrition Division.  

When lab values are out of the standard lab ranges you can be referred to your medical doctor for evaluation of disease processes and possible medical intervention.  These are standard medical lab tests, accepted by all medical practitioners.

Correcting Dysfunction versus
Treating Symptoms of Disease

In the current model of disease, the role of the physician is to use blood chemistry to find diseases that can be matched to specific drug therapy. A better way is looking for early dysfunction and correcting it with the least invasive therapy.  An example is thyroid disease. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, up to 90% of all cases of underactive thyroid function are due to autoimmune disease.  Yet the typical yearly blood work panel does not even include the basic tests for autoimmune disease even though the incidence may be as high as 12% of the population. Why?  Autoimmune thyroid disease is not treated unless it reaches a crisis level.  The strategy is to replace lost thyroid function with synthetic hormones (Synthroid) gradually increasing the dose as function decreases.  This typically corrects the basic lab findings but frequently does not relieve the patient's symptoms (See Mark Star, MD, Type II Hypothyroidism).  

Autoimmune disease involves a storm of oxidative stress set off by an imbalance in the immune system typically precipitated by some factor such as a chronic allergy (gluten is always a suspect), a toxin, high stress, a chronic infectious process, or some other source of oxidative and immune stress.  The functional approach is to identify these underlying processes and address them using natural, non-toxic means if at all possible.

Conditions That May Be Found Using
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

• Blood Sugar Dysregulation - blood sugar handling problems are epidemic and underlie many other conditions including heart disease, hormone imbalances, mood disorders and fatigue.
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Diabetes
• Thyroid Dysfunction - thyroid dysfunction is extremely common and often misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and poorly treated. Low thyroid can causes a wide range of health problems from fatigue, muscle aches, low immune function and weight gain to heart disease.
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Autoimmune thyroid syndromes
  • Hyperthyroidism
• Adrenal dysfunction - most people are stressed and adrenal dysfunction is common. There is a strong correlation of adrenal dysfunction with blood sugar handling issues.  Adrenal dysfunction is related to problems with liver detoxification, sex hormone balancing, gastric and duodenal ulcers, suppressed immune system, intestinal dysbiosis and leaky gut, and decreased bone density. 
  • Adrenal underfunctioning
  • Adrenal overfunctioning
• Lipid and Cardiovascular Markers - We look not only for high or low blood chemistry markers but use the whole blood chemistry panel to understand the underlying causes of abnormal markers to guide us in finding successful therapies, typically without the need of drug intervention.
  • Cholesterol - high and low levels, HDL, LDL & VLDL levels
  • C-Reactive Protein - a major mnarker for inflammation affecting heart disease
  • Homocysteine
  • CPK and  isoenzymes - indicators of injury or stress to the heart
• Anemias - Anemia means the red blood cells cannot carry oxygen to the tissues of the body.  It is extremely common and frequently undiagnosed.  Correcting anemia is fundamental and cannot be overlooked in correcting any health condition.  Your brain needs oxygen!
  • Iron deficiency
  • Vitamin deficiencies
  • Hidden chronic diseases
  • Excess bleeding or internal bleeding
  • Other less common but significant causes
• Digestive system markers - Gastrointestinal (GI) Markers are the most overlooked and mismanaged disorders in healthcare today.  Part of the problem with the complete failure of the allopathic approach to gastrointestinal dysfunction is that it is based on the emphasis on suppressing versus improving gastrointestinal dysfunction.
  • Stomach acid - high and low
  • Helicobacter Pylori - A common infectious cause of stomach inflammation and ulcers
  • Parasitic infections - Very common and rarely diagnosed.
  • Pancreatic dysfunction - Why do so many people need digestive enzymes?
  • Gut, brain and oxidative stress patterns
• Liver and gallbladder dysfunction- Liver dysfunction is common.  It may range from mild symptoms to severe, life-threatening disease.  Many of these conditions respond rapidly to functional, non-invasive treatment
  • Fatty liver
  • Bile duct obstruction and gallstones
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Problems with liver detoxification systems
  • Abnormal liver enzyme markers
• And many other significant health conditions

Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis is an important addition to the full range of tools to help you reach your health goals.  My sincere appreciation goes to Dr. Datis Kharazian, a tireless researcher, an astute clinician and an excellent teacher, for making this work available.  Thank you.

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