Think your standard blood tests tell the whole story? Not quite! While conventional lab tests can detect diseases or emergencies, they often miss the nuanced biochemical imbalances that make you feel “off.” 🤔 Functional lab testing dives deeper, uncovering the hidden imbalances that may be affecting your energy, mood, digestion, and overall vitality.

Are You a Member of the “Walking Wounded” Club?

Do you feel tired, bloated, or irritable but keep hearing, “Your labs are normal”? Conventional healthcare often focuses on managing diseases, leaving little room for identifying preclinical imbalances. That’s where specialized lab testing comes in, helping to bridge the gap between feeling “fine” and truly thriving.

Why Settle for “Normal” When You Can Feel Optimal? 🌈

The reference ranges used in standard lab tests are derived from a wide population sample, including people with poor health. These ranges don’t always reflect what’s optimal for well-being. Functional nutrition interprets labs with narrower, evidence-based ranges designed to promote vitality and prevent disease.

For example:

• A TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) level of 4.0 mIU/L may be considered “normal,” but research shows that many individuals feel their best when TSH levels are between 0.5 and 2.0 mIU/L.
• Standard vitamin D ranges often set the lower limit at 20 ng/mL, but levels between 50 and 80 ng/mL are associated with optimal immune function and energy.

At Chews Food Wisely, we analyze your results in this optimal context, identifying early dysfunctions that could evolve into chronic health issues if left unaddressed. 🌱

What Sets Our Testing Apart? 💡

1. Comprehensive Systems Analysis

We take a full-body approach, analyzing key areas such as:

• Hormonal Health: Explore cortisol rhythms, reproductive hormones, and thyroid function to identify imbalances contributing to fatigue, mood swings, and weight resistance.
• Gut Microbiome: Detect dysbiosis, leaky gut, and markers of inflammation, all of which influence digestion, immunity, and mental health.
• Nutritional Status: Assess levels of critical vitamins and minerals, like magnesium, zinc, and B12, which are essential for energy production and neurotransmitter function.
• Inflammatory Markers: Measure CRP (C-reactive protein) and homocysteine to identify chronic inflammation, a key driver of conditions like cardiovascular disease and autoimmunity.

2. Backed by Scientific Precision

We work with CLIA-certified labs that use advanced methods, including mass spectrometry and DNA sequencing, to deliver accurate, actionable insights. This ensures that your results are not only comprehensive but also validated by the latest scientific standards.

3. Personalized, Data-Driven Insights

Your health isn’t just about numbers—it’s about how those numbers interact with your unique genetics, lifestyle, and symptoms. Our team combines cutting-edge lab data with a deep dive into your health history, crafting a strategy tailored specifically for you.

4. Addressing Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms

Unlike conventional approaches that focus on symptom suppression, functional lab testing helps pinpoint and correct the underlying biochemical imbalances—whether it’s a sluggish thyroid, nutrient deficiency, or gut dysbiosis—so you can feel your best.

The Science Behind Functional Lab Testing 🧪

Functional testing isn’t just about more data; it’s about better data:

• Hormonal Testing: Using advanced saliva and urine tests like the DUTCH test, we map cortisol rhythms and hormone metabolites to uncover stress-related imbalances.
• Gut Health Panels: Stool testing evaluates levels of beneficial bacteria, pathogens, and inflammatory markers, offering insights into conditions like IBS or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
• Nutritional Testing: Spectrophotometry and mass spectrometry provide precise measurements of intracellular nutrients, revealing deficiencies that standard tests often overlook.
• Advanced Blood Panels: These go beyond standard CBC and metabolic panels to include markers like ferritin, reverse T3, and fasting insulin for a clearer picture of metabolic health.

Empower Yourself with Knowledge 🌟

When you understand your body’s unique biochemistry, you can make science-backed choices that drive real, lasting change. Whether you’re looking to resolve chronic symptoms, optimize your energy, or prevent future health issues, our functional lab testing equips you with the tools to take control of your health.

💌 Ready to start your journey? Apply to work with our team of expert functional dietitians and unlock a new level of health and vitality. Together, we’ll turn your symptoms into solutions and get you back to feeling like you again.

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