HTMA: Thyroid & Adrenal Activity
Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) is a tissue level biopsy which can reveal a lot of very important data regarding the activity of the adrenal and thyroid glands. Additionally, HTMA…
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Secrets Of Blood Chemistry Analysis: Integrating Effective Nutrition By Becoming Your Own Health Detective (part 2 of 4)
Last week we covered glucose factors, as well as the importance of interpreting blood chemistry functionally, rather than pathologically. We also discussed the topic of laboratory reference ranges being statistical averages,…
The Electrolyte Solution: Saving Your Cells From Dehydration
The amount of people with inadequate electrolyte levels continues to amaze me. It is no surprise why there are so many people with adrenal fatigue, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, high…
Elevated Insulin, NOT Cholesterol Is the Single Greatest Marker of CVD Risk
Elevated levels of fasting insulin is the single greatest marker to assess a person’s cardiovascular and diabetic risk factors. This has been consistently demonstrated in the medical literature going back…
Decoding & Interpreting Your Food Cravings
Food cravings can tell you a lot about your body’s nutritional needs if you understand how to decode and interpret them. In my nutrition practice, I always teach my clients…
The Forgotton Fundamentals of Health
With the incredible amount of information that exists regarding human health, it is all too easy to overlook the importance of the most basic functions and necessities of the human…
Save Your Cells: ‘Mineralize’ Your Tissues
Proper cellular hydration results in electrically charged and healthy cells. Poor cellular hydration and poor tissue mineralization will compromise the health of your cells and cause numerous hormonal, endocrine, electrolyte…
Adrenal HYPO Function & Adrenal HYPER Function: Here’s The Difference
Adrenal fatigue has become somewhat of an umbrella term in functional medicine. On the surface, it isn’t quite clear what is meant by adrenal fatigue. We can say that dysfunction…
Are You ‘Dialed In’ to Your Metabolic Type?
Recently I’ve been working very closely with a Type II Diabetic. I have recommended that she monitor her glucose levels with a glucose meter at various intervals throughout the day,…
Glucose Tolerance Test: Here’s What This Simple & Powerful Test Can Show You
A glucose tolerance test can tell you a lot about your glycemic control, your ability to metabolize sugars and carbohydrates. Your glycemic control is a BIG part of what makes…