Do I Really Need Lab Testing?

 

Do I Really Need Lab Testing?

As I alluded to in my last blog, “YOU CAN FEEL FINE and NOT BE FINE!” Just think of someone who suffered from a heart attack (and was not in the hospital) because they felt fine the day before.

That’s why I recommend early marker testing. It can identify HOW YOUR BODY is functioning and help YOU become Proactive in your healthcare.

Instead of Waiting for Disease, Why NOT Prevent it!

There are many labs out there, so I will discuss my go to’s. This is in addition to ordering traditional baseline labs (i.e., cbc, cmp, lipid, and tsh). If you’re worried about cost, many have come down in prices, and if you have insurance some are fully covered.

Furthermore, for those who don’t like to get their blood drawn or they are a hard stick, there are options for checking urine, saliva, stool or doing it via a fingerstick. This is great for kids.

Preventive Lab Tests

1.GI effects profile- Gut test to check your microbiome (bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in your intestines). It can check for inflammation, infection, and your need for probiotics (and which ones).

2.NutrEval- Nutritional test to see what your body is actually absorbing and can evaluate your body to see if it’s overloaded with heavy metals. Since both of these parameters can affect weight loss and your ability to fight infection, along with discovering your susceptibility to getting cancer and heart disease, it can be lifesaving.

3.One Day Hormone test- For those who want to know their baseline hormone levels (especially when they are young and healthy and fully developed), this can be a great simple at home saliva test. In addition, I highly recommend it for those who have hot flashes, weight loss issues, trouble sleeping, and just feel tired most of the time. This test can also be done through serum from Quest and LabCorp. Additionally, Quest and LabCorp now offer a salivary cortisol test.

4.Allergy Test- To evaluate for environmental and food allergens   (Allergix)

5.Advanced Lipid panel (Cardiac IQ)- In depth assessment of cardiac risk and dyslipidemia. This test can be ordered thru Quest and LabCorp

6.Estrogen Metabolism Assessment- Evaluates one’s risk for cancer and other hormone-related diseases in both men and women by checking urine metabolites.

7.Metabolomix-At home test to assess your functional nutritional assessment and toxin levels, needing only a finger stick and urine. Great for kids.

8.Genetic testing- There are many kits out there which you can obtain i.e. 23andMe, AncestryDNA, 3x4 Genetic Testing. Having a genetic predisposition towards a disease does not mean you will get the disease. However, it’s prudent to discuss the results with someone knowledgeable in this area, to learn how to reduce your risks.

Which tests to order are determined by many factors, including gathering a thorough history, and performing a comprehensive physical exam. These tests can help you become PROACTIVE in YOUR HEALTHCARE and IDENTIFY things you may NOT BE FEELING!

Do you remember what the 3 most dangerous words are, (as Grandmaster Steve and Shihan Carolyn cleverly asks)?

You got it, “I KNOW THIS!” TEST DON’T GUESS!! With warmest wishes, Tanya (Dr. Gold) 😊

Dr. Gold is the proud owner of Dr. Gold’s Optimal Living Institute and author of 7 Habits of Extremely Happy People. She is a board-certified family medicine and holistic medical doctor and teaches yoga and laughter yoga. Dr. Gold has been in practice for over 20 years. 

 

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