Q. I am very interested in getting the nutritional analysis, but have gotten nowhere with getting a doctor to request the blood work. I’d really appreciate your assistance in this matter. Thank you so much for helping me to get a handle on my acne problem.

A. Nutritional Testing Services is a (LLC) limited liability corporation set-up to distribute diagnostic tests which, can be sent to consumers directly. They recommend and utilize some of the top laboratories and doctors in the country to perform the various testing procedures and analysis. Once NTS receives the results of your test(s) from a laboratory, they then forward it on to a doctor for analysis, interpretation and recommendations. Since I am one of the consulting doctors for them, I can tell you that each one of the consultants is well versed in Clinical Nutrition. In fact, myself and at least one other of the consultant doctors are board certified Clinical Nutritionists and board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine. Therefor, you can expect the recommendations to be as sound as it gets. If your doctor won't order the blood work for you, I will be happy to assist. If you really wanted to hit a home run to wellness and expedite your skin's recovery, I would recommend both the Nutritional Blood Analysis and the Comprehensive Digestive Test.

 

Q. Who is behind the Nutritional Testing Services address? For the Nutritional Blood Analysis, they’ll send a report and recommendations, but how sound are their recommendations? What are their credentials? And if my doctor won’t order the blood work, could they do it at their lab? One more – The Comprehensive Digestive Test also sounded like it may help in my diagnosis –what do you think?

A. The first thing you have to do is get away for the dermatologists for an acne problem. Acne is better treated long term, through balancing your body chemistry and hormones. You'll need to begin with a Nutritional Blood Analysis. Go to www.nutritionaltest.com to inquire. There's also a way of simulating accutane from a nutritional perspective however, you will need to be monitored via blood liver enzymes.

As far as insurance goes, don't count on your current carrier helping out. Besides, your acne condition doesn't know what kind of insurance you have. The insurance industry has set-up insurance plans to pay mainly for drugs and surgery.

 

Q. A dear friend of mine has COPD and is very depressed. She can't seem to get straight answers from her doctors and the many medications she is taking, and the ways and different times she must take them, are causing her great frustration and distress.

l. Is there any help for her other than all these medications?

2. Are there any clinics where COPD patients, specifically, are treated?

3. Are there any holistic-type treatments she could benefit from?

Thank you for any advice you can give.

A. COPD is usually caused by many years of smoking. If your friend is truly fed-up with the typical medical ring-around-the-pharmacy-dance, I would recommend she consider the following hollistic type approach(s.)

1. She should have a Nutritional Blood Analysis (this advanced nutritional analysis helps to custom design a nutritional regimen for the individual) and will help localize weaknesses/imbalances within glands, organs and systems.

2. A Toxic Metal and Mineral Analysis (most smokers are contaminated with at least one or more toxic metal ie...there are high quanities of cadmium in burned cigarette smoke.) And, they are universally deficient in minerals ie...calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc... This test will help to quantify the toxics and the deficiencies.

People with chronic health problems like your friend, need cutting-edge nutritional testing, analysis, and recommendations. She will not receive this type of care medically. Let her know, that naturally oriented help is available for her.

She can get started at www.nutritionaltest.com or call 1-800-606-8822.

I look forward to working with her.

 

Q. I listen to your show twice a month, and I'm between 60+. I would like to know what you would recommend for toenail fungus. The drugs are expensive and give me diarrera. Have tried direct nail applications and have no success.

A. Topical treatments alone against toe-nail fungus are futile. The most successful treatments must include an internal and external assault. The most important of which, is internal. Fungal infection such as yours, originate as an overgrowth of fungus problem in the gastrointestinal tract. Then and it travels throughout your blood stream, eventually camping-out under a nice moist dark warm area such as the toe nail.

The only chance you have short of having someone torture you by removing the toe nails, is to fix the gastrointestinal overgrowth of fungus. Concurrently, we can also work on the surface issue. To get started, you'll need a Comprehensive Digestive Test. Please go to www.nutritionaltest.com and inquire/order the testing kit.

 

Q. If I'm already taking lots of antioxidant supplements, why do I need to test myself with The Free Radical Test Kit™?

A.     I'm glad to know that you realize the health value of taking antioxidants. However, just as the saying goes, "to much of a good thing can be a problem". Our bodies rely on a certain amount of free radical activity to mount an immune system response as needed, against foreign organisms i.e. bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Therefor, if you are taking too many antioxidants you may be setting yourself-up for a super infection. The Free Radical Test™ will help to determine the level of antioxidant support your body needs without guessing. This will intern decrease the potential for overdosing, wasting money and down-regulation of your immune system.


Q. I understand, that there are many different types of antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin E, but does The Free Radical Test Kit™ test for all different kinds of antioxidants?

A.     The Free Radical Test™ measures end by-products in the urine, which indicate oxidative damage or overload. A high reading or darker coloration on the easy to read guide indicates the need for increased over all antioxidant support. This is best accomplished by taking a high potency antioxidant formula. Otherwise, you end-up taking lots of different kinds of antioxidants, which becomes confusing and expensive.


Q. I'm concerned about my husband because he works well over 40 hours per week and is under a lot of stress. If he used The Free Radical Kit™ would it benefit his health?

A.     According to many health experts, up to 75% of primary doctor visits are in some way associated with stress. By monitoring free radical activity via The Free Radical Kit™, you will be able to find out what level of antioxidant supplementation his body requires in order to avoid a health crisis in the future. Additionally, he should consider taking the Stress Test. High levels of stress hormones over time could wreck havoc on the entire body. By measuring his levels, we can determine which nutritional supplements to recommend in order to help counteract the adverse effects of high stress hormones.


Q. I'm interested in finding out what my system is lacking vitamin wise however, with exception of a couple of the tests offered, why are the tests so expensive?

A.     I guess everybody has their own definition of expensive. Actually, you'll discover in time, that the money you save by not becoming sick far and away exceeds your initial investment. And, could you think of a better investment than your health? Besides, the convenience and lack of hassle associated with "at home" nutritional testing, coupled with the fact that most Doctors don't understand clinical nutrition or even offer it.

Q. I need more info on the Salivary Hormone Test; is it something a GP can do or is a homeopathic inclined person best suited for the job? Also, is this a more accurate test than the testosterone, prolactin, and other tests that have already been done?

A.     It is unlikely, that you'll find a G.P. who performs Salivary Hormones tests or understands how to treat an imbalance without drugs if one should be detected. Salivary Hormone analysis can measure testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, dhea, cortisol, melatonin, etc. and more accurately than serum blood analysis. The reason it's more reliable is because it's done over a period of time as opposed to a blood draw, which simply provides a snap-shot of what's going-on at that particular instant. In addition, because hormones are always ebbing and flowing ie...certain hormones are in richer concentrations in the a.m. vs. p.m. if someone happens to draw the blood at the wrong time, you'll receive false positive or false negative information. I hope this information helps you understand why Salivary Hormone Testing is a superior methodology, if one is to expect accurate results. Keep in mind also, that if you have testing of any kind through Nutritional Testing Services, a physician/board certified clinical nutritionist will be doing the analysis and recommending.


Q. Dear Nutritionaltest.com, I recently visited my medical doctor because I haven't been feeling well for awhile. He examined me and ordered a series of blood tests. After 3 visits to his office and alot of worrying about what he was going to find, I was told, that everything including my blood tests results were all normal. My doctor tried to blame the way I feel on some psychological problem he felt I have and attempted to prescribe an antidepressant drug, which I refused. Why is it, that I feel sick and unhealthy and my doctor says, "everything is perfectly normal."

A.     Dear Mary, You're not alone! Millions of people every year experience the same exact situation. Your medical doctor has been trained to look for crisis imbalances associated with blood laboratory findings. In other words, until your blood test findings reach a certain level of concern, everything is perfectly normal. This model subscribes to the theory, that you're healthy until you're really sick. Unfortunately this is the very thinking that's gotten us into the health care crisis we face today ie...fix it when it breaks and not before. On the other hand, Nutritional Blood Analysis and preventive care analysis in general is often able to detect and warn of subtle changes in a persons blood tests, similar to a weather forecaster spotting a weather pattern or trend. This in tern, allows for an early warning system and understanding, that there's imminent danger on the way. Nutritional Blood Analysis utilizes a different range or set of numbers by which to determine where your blood test values should be ideally. If your blood test values fall outside of an optimal range of blood values, your body is indicating the presence of dysfunction and imbalance. If caught early enough, nutritional balancing, dietary modification, and other lifestyle changes can be made in order to thwart whatever illness pattern is starting to get a foot hold. The analysis itself takes several hours and is interpreted by Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Physician. You will receive an easy to understand written report of findings and recommendations. Once you've been exposed to this type of preventive health care philosophy and analysis, you'll be a much better educated health care consumer. Additionally, if anyone in the future try's to tell you that your ill feelings are all in your head and you're simply in need of couch time or drug's, you'll be able learn the real reason for the symptoms and better yet, be able to do something to help yourself..... Naturally!