Tag: DIY Blood Test
Thyroid Hormone Basics
You might have a thyroid gland problem if… If you regularly suffer from any of these symptoms, then you might have a thyroid hormone problem: Symptoms of too little thyroid hormone: Abnormal or sudden weight gain, tiredness, constipation, heavy menstrual bleeding, hair loss, cold intolerance, and a slow heart rate Symptoms of too much thyroid […]
Is an at home lab test right for you?
What is a do-it-yourself (DIY) at home lab test? At home lab tests are health tests that you can do from the comfort and privacy of home, without making a doctor appointment or stepping into a lab. You simply follow instructions to collect your own sample of blood, urine, or saliva, and mail it to […]
What’s Your Bloodscore?
Are you really in control of your health? You know your credit score and your SAT score, but you might not know the most important score for your health and wellness—your Bloodscore. Your Bloodscore is a comprehensive wellness score which makes monitoring your personal wellness easy. If you know your Bloodscore, then you can monitor […]
Inflammation Risk Test Quick Facts: How to test your hs-CRP inflammatory risk
Which inflammation blood test is right for me? There are a number of blood tests that estimate the level of chronic inflammation in the body, but the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) inflammation blood test is the standard for estimating relative risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and heart attack in otherwise healthy individuals. The hs-CRP […]
Lipid Panel Test Quick Facts: When and why to test your cholesterol
Which cholesterol test is right for me? Cholesterol test technology has been around a long time, and there are many options for testing your cholesterol. But which test is right for you? We’ll help you find the best test to meet your health goals. You need to know more than just your Total Cholesterol score. […]
Take Control of Your Health–finally!
Do you know enough to take control of your health? If you haven’t heard it from your doctor yet, you’ve probably heard it lately on TV—“you have to take control of your health!” And, you’ve probably responded like most of us—“yeah, yeah, yeah…” and made a conscious effort to add “taking control” to your to-do […]
Trended Lab Results Are a Must!
What are trended lab results? Trended lab results are simply showing a visual representation of your blood test results over time, usually in a dot chart format where time is plotted on the X-axis (horizontal) and your scores are plotted on the Y-axis (vertical). Trended views are hands-down the best way to view your blood […]
The Secrets to Natural Blood Sugar Control
3 Steps to optimal blood sugar control Even the healthiest people should monitor and work to optimize their blood sugar. Sugar seems so harmless, but you now know that too much sugar in your blood for too long (hyperglycemia) can lead to permanent body damage (e.g., heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and more). The good […]
A1C Test Quick Facts: When and why to test your Blood Sugar
Which blood sugar test is right for me? The blood sugar (glucose) test has been around for a long time–it’s nothing new. For people with Diabetes, it’s a major part of their everyday way of life. So, why are we taking the time to learn more about the ol’ blood sugar test? Blood sugar control […]