ANTI-AGING & INSULIN RESISTANCE TESTING
Bloodwork we order and recommend on most patients.
For assessment of heart disease/insulin resistance - Gut Health Testing​ - Food Allergy Testing

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TYPICAL TESTS I ORDER:
COMPREHEN. METABOLIC PANEL
LIPIDS WITH BREAKDOWN
THYROID PANEL W TSH (REVESE T3, FREE T3, TOTAL T3, FREE T4, TOTAL T4, T3 UPTAKE)
ANTI-THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES
THYROID PEROXIDASE
​HBA1C
FASTING INSULIN:  you can calculate your HOMA-IR score
FASTING GLUCOSE
​25 HYDROXY VITAMIN D IMMUNOASSY: The lower limit of normal range for Vitamin D (25-hydroxy) is around 30 ng/mL. 
CRP
GLUTEN/CELIAC
​The Anemia Panel Anemia Profile B  
CBC
Ferritin
Folates
Total Iron Binding Capacity with Iron
Reticulocyte Count
Vitamin B12 
Folic Acid
Magnesium: The normal range for magnesium is typically between 1.7 and 2.2 mg/dL.
Testosterone levels peak in the late teens. Doctors consider 300 to 1,200 ng/dL the normal range (men)  

Women:  24-hour urine, levels below:

FEMALE Hormones Chart

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​​The Gut Microbiota​

is the basis for immunity and most regulation of normal cellular activity in the body and MUST be addressed in order to regain and maintain mental and physical health. 
TESTING:
​Gut Dysbiosis Assessment
Biome-fx & GI Mapping​

FOOD ALLERGY TESTING
FIT TEST 160 BY KBMO

ORGANIC ACIDS TEST 

Why use an organic acids test? 
​Organic acids are metabolic intermediates produced in pathways of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown, and intestinal microbial activity. Accumulation of specific organic acids in urine often signals a metabolic inhibition or block. This abnormality may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficit, toxic build-up, or drug effect. An organic acids urine test helps reveal activity and changes at the metabolic level, helping practitioners discover hidden issues and pinpoint where therapeutic focus is needed. 

To Rule OUT CELIAC
HLA Typing for Celiac Disease Test Code: 17135

Two blood tests can help diagnose it: Serology testing looks for antibodies in your blood. Elevated levels of certain antibody proteins indicate an immune reaction to gluten. Genetic testing for human leukocyte antigens (HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8) can be used to rule out celiac disease.

NOT SURE WHICH TEST? TAKE OUR SPOTLIGHT TO DECIDE BETWEEN GI, GENOMIC, OR METABOLIC TESTING. CLICK HERE

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Functional wellness test to analyses the gut microbiome
About This Product


The GI Spotlight functional wellness test analysis provides an in-depth look into the health of the gut microbiome. The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains an ecosystem with more than four trillion microbes, living in a symbiotic relationship with their host, while performing duties essential to the health of the individual, such as assisting with digestion, hormonal balance, immune modulation, and neurotransmitter function.
How does this test benefit the client or patient?
Each functional wellness test contains everything necessary, including detailed instructions, on how to noninvasively collect the sample and send it in for analysis. The resulting report contains a unique, comprehensive assessment into many of the key microbes that are essential for human physiology and overall wellness.
This test will help provide insight in the following areas:

• Utilizes cutting-edge quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology
• Keystone microbial diversity and gut fungal balance
• Intestinal permeability and gut barrier function
• Digestive function, nutrient absorption, and GI motility
• Inflammatory status and immune function in the gut

The results are intended to help inform and guide the health-care practitioner to support their client’s or patient’s overall health with appropriate diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical suggestions by assessing the status of the microbiome.


The Designs for Health GI Spotlight™ functional test is not diagnostic and is not eligible for coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, or medical insurance.


DFH Spotlight testing must be ordered or authorized by a qualified healthcare provider registered with DFH. Please reach out directly to your practitioner to express your interest in any of the Spotlight tests.


Spotlight test kits are not available for purchase or shipping in New York or the U.S. territories.

Functional testing for insights into metabolic pathways, micronutrient status, and inflammation markers.
About This Product


Discover your unique metabolic signature with Designs for Health Metabolomics Spotlight™ functional wellness test.
The Metabolomics Spotlight functional wellness test analysis provides an in-depth view of the function and efficiency of multiple aspects of an individual’s unique biochemistry and metabolism. This analysis will assist practitioners in unraveling their client’s metabolic pathways and revealing their metabolic status.
How does this test benefit the client or patient?
Metabolomic analysis enables clinicians to view a larger picture of health by evaluating the function of key metabolic pathways to provide better targeted support and lifestyle changes for a truly personalized approach.
Each functional wellness test contains everything necessary, including detailed instructions on how to noninvasively collect a urine sample and send it in for analysis. A report with the results contains a unique, in-depth assessment of many key areas of biochemistry and metabolism essential for human health, including the following:

• Metabolic and macronutrient processing
• Mitochondrial function and micronutrient status
• Amino acid, protein, and neurotransmitter metabolism
• Inflammatory response and oxidative stress
• Detoxification and microbial metabolites
• Stress, mood, and overall well-being

The Designs for Health Metabolomics Spotlight™ functional wellness test is not diagnostic and is not eligible for coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, or medical insurance.


DFH Spotlight testing must be ordered or authorized by a qualified healthcare provider registered with DFH. Please reach out directly to your practitioner to express your interest in any of the Spotlight tests.


Spotlight test kits are not available for purchase or shipping in New York or the U.S. territories.

Genomic Spotlight uses advanced machine learning via the Opus23 informatics platform to allow clinicians a unique insight into a client’s or patient’s genomics. Using a simple buccal collection, this test reports an array of the most clinically significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a multitude of domains in one comprehensive functional DNA test that evaluates eight key areas of health.
Genomic Spotlight using Opus23 identifies how the function of one gene or SNP impacts the expression and function of a separately related gene or SNP, and ultimately a subject’s physiology. Using this platform, clinicians can customize reports with an interactive dashboard that curates a subject’s genomic data in “real-time” by using the latest literature databases and meta-data sets providing relevant information on nutritional supplements, diet, and lifestyle changes that can proactively influence a subject’s gene expression and function, and ultimately their health and well-being.
How does this test benefit the client or patient?

• Allows unique insight into patient genomics
• Reports an array of the most clinically significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a multitude of domains in one comprehensive functional DNA test
• Assesses eight key areas of health, including methylation, structural (i.e., bone health), aging, cognitive health, detoxification, endocrine health, inflammatory status, and gastrointestinal health

The Designs for Health Genomic Spotlight™ functional wellness test is not diagnostic and is not eligible for coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, or medical insurance.

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DFH Spotlight testing must be ordered or authorized by a qualified healthcare provider registered with DFH. Please reach out directly to your practitioner to express your interest in any of the Spotlight tests.


Spotlight test kits are not available for purchase or shipping in New York or the U.S. territories.

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​It is reported that chronic insulin resistance is also associated with various types of cancer such as colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer.
Insulin resistance is when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don't respond well to insulin and can't use glucose from your blood for energy. To make up for it, your pancreas makes more insulin. Over time, your blood sugar levels go up.
Some signs of insulin resistance include:

• A waistline over 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women
• Blood pressure readings of 130/80 or higher
• A fasting glucose level over 100 mg/dL
• A fasting triglyceride level over 150 mg/dL
• Fasting insulin greater than 6
• A HDL cholesterol level under 40 mg/dL in men and 50 mg/dL in women 
• The HDL-"good" cholesterol/total cholesterol ratio should be higher than 0.24 (just divide your HDL level by your cholesterol).
   Or more precisely, the HDL/total cholesterol ratio: 0.24 or higher is considered ideal under 0.24 - low less than 0.10 - very dangerous.
• In adults, the triglyceride/HDL-"good" cholesterol ratio should be below 2  (just divide your triglycerides level by your HDL).
   Or more precisely, the triglyceride/HDL ratio: 2 or less is considered ideal 4 - high 6 - much too high
• Skin tags
• Patches of dark, velvety skin called acanthosis nigricans

Effective Treatment for Insulin Resistance
Carbohydrates such as simple sugars, grains and starchy vegetables should be avoided as they stimulate insulin secretion. They should be replaced with higher protein containing foods and non starchy vegetables.
Adequate vitamin D intake
Aerobic and resistance training--High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been found to be superior to low intensity cardio. Of course I suggest that people completely out of shape to work their way up to HIIT. Start out slow. Some exercise is better than none.
Get adequate sleep.
Reduce stress-- meditation is recommended.
Get adequate magnesium intake.
Take Berberine supplementation.

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MRI, CT will be prescribed when necessary​

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