Written by Carrie Company Knowledge Is Power, Knowledge Is Health Weigh In Studies support the role of self-monitoring through daily weigh-ins. More frequent self-monitoring was consistently & significantly associated with weight loss compared to less frequent self-monitoring. In the self-weighing studies, there was a significant weight loss difference between weighing daily to weekly & those [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company According to the recent Surgeon General of the United States, the biggest health issue today is feeling lonely and socially disconnected. While 20% of adults reported feeling lonely in the 1980s, that number is now 40%. Acting Surgeon General Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams says loneliness takes a toll on our health similar [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company How to actually conquer your health-related goals! Step 1: What is your SMART health-related goal? Remember, let’s focus on one goal at a time and make it specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and time focused. (An example: I want to reduce the number of sodas I drink each day to one within [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Five Reasons to get a Metabolic Syndrome Blood Check You may have Metabolic Syndrome and don’t know it. The metabolic syndrome risk factors are insidious. Risk factors slowly increase, often without any symptoms. In multiple studies, up to 15% of people. Had Metabolic Syndrome and did not know it. Up to [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company When we look at and understand the numbers on our lipid profile, we can act and make better decisions about our health. But what is included in a lipid profile and what does it mean? Total Cholesterol – The goal is to have your total cholesterol under 200 mg/dL. Cholesterol is [Read More…]
Here at Lab Testing API we believe that we should help empower all of our customers to be their own health advocates. A health advocate improves, maintains and manages healthcare of an individual. The information is now there for customers to access so that you can better understand the numbers that you need to be [Read More…]
Written By Carrie Company Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing many lifestyle and chronic diseases. The risk factors are: Increased blood pressure (greater than 130/85 mmHg) High blood sugar levels at or over 100 mg/dL Excess fat around the waist. In men a waist circumference at or [Read More…]
Written by Lesley Herrmann, MSc. CNC Feeling groggy lately? Or, is it taking weeks to overcome a cold? Maybe it’s time to check your iron levels. Iron is an essential micronutrient required for energy production and immune function, so it’s important to check iron levels on a routine basis. About 70 percent of the body’s [Read More…]
Written By: Todd Robinson, N.D. Every day I consult with and advise clients on how they can integrate natural medicine into their cancer treatment plans. In doing this work, I’ve seen firsthand how little the average medical oncologist discusses topics like diet, nutritional supplements, and botanical medicines with their patients. In fact, the research suggests [Read More…]
Written By Troy Marsh You hurt your back. Now what? Should you see a doctor? Do you need an MRI to know what is wrong? When will I be back to normal? These questions are common and there are some things you should know before you see your doctor who will most likely prescribe medicine, [Read More…]
