Scientific
Based Laboratory Tests Targeted testing to identify
exactly what your body needs. Each person is different
and one size does not fit all. Billions of dollars are spent each year on the
latest health craze and the next new miracle vitamin. Those may be well and good
but it is like shooting in the dark when it comes down to individual health. At
Balanced Chiropractic, we offer a variety of high quality testing, including:
blood work, adrenal stress, thyroid, female hormones, gastrointestinal health,
male hormones, post-menopausal health, pH panel. All of this testing can help
us map out a customized plan to heal your body and get you back to optimum health.
Blood Work - Get a comprehensive report indicating
your vitamin and mineral deficiencies simply by giving Dr. Kart a copy of blood
work reports from your regular Doctor. Traditionally western medicine does not
"flag" items on blood work as a risk until the health condition is much worse.
These reports will help you identify deficiencies and take a more proactive approach
by heading off problems before they get worse. If your condition is advanced,
this information can also get you on the path to optimum health by providing information
most medical professionals don't even examine. Adrenal
Stress Testing - Your adrenal glands produce hormones that help your body
to cope with stress. Under chronic stress these glands become fatigued, impairing
hormone production and balance. To resolve stress-related symptoms and health
problems, the adrenal problems must be balanced. This important test identifies
the impact of chronic stress. It is an inexpensive, easy-to-use saliva test that
evaluates the adrenal glands and indentifies hormone imbalances by evaluating
cortisol and DHEA levels. Thyroid Panel - The
thyroid gland is a very important gland at the front of the neck that secretes
several life sustaining hormones directly into circulation and is controlled by
the pituitary gland in the brain. Major functions of the thyroid include regulating
metabolic rates, carbohydrate metabolism, and fat metabolism. Low thyroid can
cause sleepiness throughout the day while hyperthyroid people often feel tired,
yet they cannot sleep well. Both reduced and excessive thyroid hormone levels
lead to reduced libido in both sexes. This simple saliva test is economical and
can help you identify imbalances that are often easy to correct.
Female Hormone Panel - This test is simple, non-invasive test where eleven
saliva samples are collected during specified time periods during the menstrual
cycle. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA are measured in the profile.
Imbalances associated with PMS, infertility and fibroids can be readily detected
by this panel which provides specific feedback for the treatment of hormonal imbalances.
Gastrointestinal Health Panels - Presently,
the risk of being infected or infested by pathogenic organisms through food and
water is ever increasing. This is due to several reasons: immigration; frequent
overseas travel; importation of vegetables and fruits; lack of a public health
policy to screen food handlers; outdoor excursions; alternate lifestyles; agriculture
pollution; pets at home, etc. Considering all parasites, more that ¼ of the earth's
population is infected at any one time. Intestinal pathogen infections cannot
be clinically differentiated solely on the basis of medical history, physical
exam and/or symptoms. Specific diagnosis requires laboratory evaluation and confirmation.
Most laboratory tests require a stool sample that will undergo parasite screening
that identifies asymptomatic, mild symptomatic and overt GI pathogen infections
that can affect and deter gastrointestinal function, and, if undetected, will
lead to chronic illness. Male Hormone Panels
- Hormone imbalances in men are often overlooked, but a more careful evaluation
in males shows progressive age-related changes including: decreased muscle, decreased
vigor, decreased libido, insomnia, nervousness, and hair loss. These changes usually
begin in the fourth and fifth decades and point towards hormone imbalances and
deficiencies which may be considered the male equivalent of menopause (the andropause).
Baseline measurements will show normal and abnormal levels of six distinct hormones
(DHEA, androstenedione, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estrone & progesterone).
Result from your saliva samples can lead to an individualized and customized treatment
plan using natural hormones. Post Menopausal Health
Panels - Menopause is neither a disease nor an illness; it is a natural and
usually gradual change in glandular function. Common symptoms of menopause include
migraines, hot flashes, emotional fragility and irregular periods. Doctors often
treat with regular natural estrogens, but do not do testing to determine quantities
or types of hormones that will met your specific needs. The symptoms are under
control, but your risks include increased blood pressure, endometrial cancer,
fibroid growth, gallbladder disease, and increased risk of breast cancer. This
test gives a comprehensive picture by testing for male and female hormones-one,
two, six or eight of them depending on the need. A simple saliva test will measure
testosterone, DHEA, progesterone, estriol, estrone, estradiol, dihydrotestosterone,
and androtsetosterone. pH Panels - In scientific
circles, pH stands for "potential of Hydrogen," but as far as your body is concerned
you could say it's your "potential for health!" The acidity or alkalinity of your
body is measured in terms of pH. The more acid a solution, the lower the pH number,
and the more alkaline, the higher the number. You can test the pH of a substance
by using strips of chemically treated paper. If your urine or saliva are too acid,
your body will need alkalizing minerals in order to buffer that acid and survive
the caustic effects. Most fruits and vegetables leave an alkaline "ash" after
digestion and therefore replenish the alkaline mineral reserve in your body. Foods
such as meats, starches and dairy products produce and acid "ash" which the body
must buffer with alkaline minerals. You do not need to become a vegetarian, but
eating a diet of about 75% fruits and vegetables is best. | |
