Blood test lab results, cholesterol and diet discussed with Dr. Alexis Shields. This hour is worth thousands of dollars in health care and having actual lab tests done with actual numbers is priceless, especially when one of the world's top naturopathic doctors goes over the results in detail.
Dr. Shields is a board certified medical doctor specializing in health, nutrition and natural preventative medicine. In this episode she answers a ton of questions listens and myself had about health including the following:
How many eggs a day should I eat? What supplements should I take? Are superfoods really that super? She also goes over my diet, cholesterol numbers, and gives me suggestions regarding my butter and salt intake. The recommendation? You might be surprised. Listen to episode 18 here.
Dr. Shields is a board certified medical doctor specializing in health, nutrition and natural preventative medicine. In this episode she answers a ton of questions listens and myself had about health including the following:
How many eggs a day should I eat? What supplements should I take? Are superfoods really that super? She also goes over my diet, cholesterol numbers, and gives me suggestions regarding my butter and salt intake. The recommendation? You might be surprised. Listen to episode 18 here.
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Episode 18 Show Notes
Dr. Alexis Shield's Website: www.dralexisshields.com
Listen to Episode 03 with Dr. Shields and Dr. Shannon Weeks
Listen to Episode 03 with Dr. Shields and Dr. Shannon Weeks
Recomended Lab Tests
A blood screening to get each year -
CBC (red blood cells, anemia and immune system screening)
Comprehensive Metabolic (liver and kidney function, electrolytes), add magnesium if not already part of your test
Vitamin D 25-OH
VAP cholesterol test + LDL-P: The VAP is the comprehensive cholesterol test which includes LDL, HDL and other lipid components. Many people think if they have elevated LDL cholesterol they are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. However some LDL is protective and some is not. This test will tell you what of the LDL is bad, along with some other markers to tell you about cardiovascular risk. Add the LDL-P (LDL particle number) if it is not a part of your test.
You can see the VAP test and read about it here: http://www.medfusion.net/templates/groups/7241/12677/VAP.pdf
Other cardiovascular and inflammation screening tests to do one time per year: C-reactive protein, homocysteine and fibrinogen
Thyroid screening: TSH, free T3, free T4. If concerned with weight gain, fatigue and hair loss I would also do reverse T3, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies.
*If you live in the U.S. Dr. Shields can order lab tests for you at your local hospital for a huge cash discount.
Where to get lab tests in Chiang Mai, Thailand:
McCormick Hospital: Premium Man Checkup
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital: Health Checkup
CBC (red blood cells, anemia and immune system screening)
Comprehensive Metabolic (liver and kidney function, electrolytes), add magnesium if not already part of your test
Vitamin D 25-OH
VAP cholesterol test + LDL-P: The VAP is the comprehensive cholesterol test which includes LDL, HDL and other lipid components. Many people think if they have elevated LDL cholesterol they are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease. However some LDL is protective and some is not. This test will tell you what of the LDL is bad, along with some other markers to tell you about cardiovascular risk. Add the LDL-P (LDL particle number) if it is not a part of your test.
You can see the VAP test and read about it here: http://www.medfusion.net/templates/groups/7241/12677/VAP.pdf
Other cardiovascular and inflammation screening tests to do one time per year: C-reactive protein, homocysteine and fibrinogen
Thyroid screening: TSH, free T3, free T4. If concerned with weight gain, fatigue and hair loss I would also do reverse T3, anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies.
*If you live in the U.S. Dr. Shields can order lab tests for you at your local hospital for a huge cash discount.
Where to get lab tests in Chiang Mai, Thailand:
McCormick Hospital: Premium Man Checkup
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital: Health Checkup
With my lab test results
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