Comprehensive Thyroid Panel and Master Hormone Panel

Thyroid

Has your get up and go gone? Get tested. Not all fatigue is due to thyroid malfunction, so how do you tell the difference?

Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that produces hormones that influence essentially every organ, tissue and cell in your body. Thyroid disease, if left untreated, can lead to heart disease, infertility, muscle weakness, osteoporosis and, in extreme cases, coma or death — yet it’s estimated that half of the cases in the United States and Canada remain undiagnosed. 

Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) affects some 80 percent of people with thyroid disease. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, forgetfulness, depression, constipation, and changes in weight and appetite. 

Thyroid-related fatigue begins to appear when you cannot sustain energy long enough, especially when compared to a past level of fitness or ability. If your thyroid foundation is weak, sustaining energy output is difficult. You will notice you just don’t seem to have the energy to do the things you used to be able to do. 

How do I know my thyroid isn’t functioning properly?

Your body will likely let you know, and fatigue is the most common sign, followed by depression and muscle weakness. Along with the symptoms above, signs of an under active thyroid also include: 

· Difficulty losing weight despite proper diet and exercise

· Sensitivity to cold

· Dry, rough or scaly skin, and dry, tangled hair

· Hair loss, particularly from the outer part of your eyebrows

· Brittle nails, cold hands and feet

Of course it goes way beyond just thyroid but if you are not having a comprehensive thyroid panel run then you are missing key information. You may be told by your physician that you are “fine”, within “normal ranges” or “it’s all in your head”  I’m here to tell you its not fine, your lab ranges should be functional ranges bringing you to optimal levels not sub par. Oh and it’s not in your head, if you are feeling it then it is very real, so lets get you back on track and balanced out!

Hormone balancing and a Master Panel

Do you have adrenal fatigue? (you can also run an adrenal panel)

Are you high stress? Are you low on energy all the time and feel like you are running on empty? 

Have your adrenals tested. Custom compounded Human Identical Hormones can help you to feel like yourself again. 

Thyroid Issues? 

Thyroid dysfunction can negatively effect the neurological, cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidneys, and hormone-producing tissues in our bodies. 

WOMEN – Do you have the following symptoms?

You might benefit from Human Identical Hormone Therapy/BHRT. 

• Dysmenorrhea (cramps) 
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
• Infertility/Endometriosis
• Irregular menstrual periods 
• Fibrocystic breasts 
• Premenopausal symptoms 
• Weight gain
• Mood swings 
• Reduced libido 
• Vaginal thinning/Dryness 
• Painful intercourse
• Hot flashes 
• Night sweats 
• Depression/Tearful 
• Poor concentration/Memory lapses 
• Insomnia/Disturbed sleep 
• Arteriosclerosis 
• Osteoporosis

MEN – Do you have the following symptoms?

Get back on track with Human Identical Testosterone Therapy/TRT. 

• Poor sleep/Insomnia
• Low libido
• No energy
• Low muscle mass
• Bad skin
• Low muscle mass
• Disinterested in life
• Poor post-excersize recovery 
• Poor concentration/Memory lapses
• Mood swings
• Weight gain – stomach area/abdomen/breast area

What about menopause or andropause?

When you are 20 regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, you are full of hormones, you are fertile, diseases are rare and recovery is swift, you can get your body weight under control with diet and exercise and you want to have sex. With the aging process, women loose their hormones and along with this hormone loss, they start experiencing symptoms that make them feel poorly, not like themselves. In menopause, women have hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, stubborn weight gain, loss of libido, infertility and develop chronic illnesses like high cholesterol, dementia and high blood pressure. You can try to exercise, change your diet, get some rest and take supplements, but unless you address the hormone balance and recreate the environment of your 30s and early 40s, the aging process will inevitably prevail. There are options for the safe and intelligent use of hormones to decrease the risks brought on by aging, but this is not a part of the basic curriculum in medical school. Bioidentical hormones or human identical hormones are a class of hormones that have been in conventional medical use for more than six decades. Hormone formulations and preparations are crucial and they do affect outcome in both men and women. The science of hormones is sound and the clinical application and use of hormones in wellness and disease prevention is of the utmost importance. Understanding the difference between hormones and their application are the key to ideal hormone balancing.

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GI Pathogen Screens

Identifying digestive infections and imbalances. Correct them and watch how you thrive.

GI Pathogen Screen is essential for those with chronic illness and digestive problems. Click here for more information

 

Metabolic Assessment Profile

The Metabolic Assessment Profile is a convenient and cost-effective screen of some of the body’s most fundamental functional systems: detoxification, digestion, and antioxidant capacity. The profile provides valuable data that can guide in the management of disorders related to chronic stress. It measures common impacts and sources of dysfunction, contributing to the investigation of a myriad of health complaints.

Convenient screen for protein digestion and dysbiosis, click for more information.

 

DNA, Functional Genomics & Nutraceuticals

What is the good of decoding your genome if you don’t take action to correct missing genes and variations which can have profound effects on human health? Why not maximize your healthcare regime with customized medicine.  

When this model is applied in clinical practice it takes the guessing out of my work. 

No more trying to find the most bioavailable, easily absorbed version of a supplement that matches whichever need each patient has. Hoping that we have found the right one, if it is even something that we as practitioners are able to source, which let me assure you with growing health concerns we are more often than not finding this to be quite the challenge.

For patients with health conditions as varied as cancer, autism, autoimmune disease, hormone imbalances and even lyme disease. Each need is as different as each set of DNA. So how does the one size fits all approach work? Truth be told, It doesn’t.

Genetic variations can both influence the risk of disease as well as prevention. Each genetic variation reacts with nutrients, vitamins and minerals found in our food. Hundreds of studies have confirmed this to be the case. Customized dietary and supplemental plans based upon your genes are the most effective treatment protocols one can obtain. 

Implementing health solutions with only part of the picture means you are only getting half (if that) of the results. You need to be implementing detailed protocols and health solutions based upon your own unique genes. Removing the guess work of what ‘might’ work turning it into what WILL work. 

Are you tired of seeking out both conventional and alternative health care only to find that you still have found the answers you are searching for? Then DNA testing is the answer, however this does not mean just any DNA panel. They are NOT all created equal. I have spent the past 5 years searching for the perfect fit, the one panel that gave ALL the answers that my patients could ever need and then some. I finally found Youtrients and world renowned geneticist Dr Mansoor. 

Frustrated with the quality and type of the supplements on the market today, Dr Mansoor and his team decided to do something about it. They have given practitioners like myself the ability to create customized nutraceuticals that are an exact fit for our genes… Yes you heard me, an EXACT FIT. No more messing around trying to find the version that works for you or wondering if you should switch it up to a better brand or if there are troublesome fillers that may irritate an existing condition. They do not outsource their manufacturing process and no two supplements will be the same, just as no two sets of DNA will be the same. Using only the finest of the world’s raw materials, some of which you and I could not source from a shelf even if we tried. 

Pair this with the most accurate genetic test on the market, and I say that with confidence because it is. I don’t mess with anything but the best. No other genetic company is able to do what this company is doing. 

We are now able to correct and asses the genes that are creating diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormone imbalances, detoxification issues, obesity, cognition, anti-aging, and performance.

This is personalized medicine, personalized health. 

 

Adrenal Panel

Identify the impact of chronic stress and the underlying dynamic health complaints with Functional Adrenal Stress Profiles.

• A window into your core state of health
• Non- invasive, salivary testing to measure active free fractions of hormones
• Cortisol rhythm with DHEA sulfate to determine the stage of adrenal fatigue/dysfunction
• Sex hormone insufficiency; evaluating progesterone, testosterone, and the estrogens
• Melatonin and nighttime cortisol to help with evaluation of sleep problems

Unlike many other tests on the market, this one tests not once or twice but 4 times in one day to give a in-depth and accurate reading. Book your appointment today.

Intolerance/ Sensitivity Testing

• Coming soon

A way to figure out not only what you know you allergic to but your minor intolerances all the way to severe sensitivities.