…evaluating overall thyroid function. You should request the following profile: TSH, Total T4 & T3, Free T4 & T3 and Reverse T3. You should also test for autoimmune thyroid disease if you have never been tested for it before. These tests include: Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO), Thyroglobulin antibody (Tg) and TSH Receptor antibody. Evaluate Adrenal function. Both thyroid and adrenal function are intimately linked. They both depend on each other for proper function. A proper…
…the urologists office as a digital rectal massage is required just before collecting the sample. For more information about how PCA3 helps in the diagnosis of prostate cancer click here. Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) Prostatic Acid Phosphatase is an enzyme that is produced by prostate epithelial cells and is found in abundance in seminal fluid. Higher levels of this enzyme are associated with prostate cancer. Doctors use PAP along with PSA to help determine…
…a wide variety of foods will help in preventing sensitivities. Non-Dietary Recommendations What to avoid: Tobacco: Don’t smoke! Smoking is probably the single worst thing you can do to your body. If you smoke, quit! Avoid cigarettes, pipes, cigars and all tobacco smoke. Avoid breathing other people’s second hand smoke. Recreational Drugs: Avoid the use of recreational drugs. With the exception of marijuana, there are no recreational drugs that have any beneficial…
Welcome To My Website! By: John King Greetings and thank you for visiting my blog. My name is John King and I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and researcher. Since 1992, I have been studying the factors that lead to chronic disease, premature aging and the general breakdown of health. I have always believed in the healing power of nature and that everything we need for health is already here on this…
…sanitizer in your pocket and use it! Avoid Needless Exposure Avoid exposing yourself to the flu needlessly. If your friends are sick with the flu or are just starting to recover, they will understand if you forgo the customary hello handshake or hug. If you must come in contact with people who are actively sick with the flu, there is no shame in wearing a surgical mask. During the peak flu season everyone in my…