Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis with Consult
Your Lab Results Are Normal but You Don't Feel Well?
Pathological Versus Functional Ranges
Have you recently been to the Doctor, had your blood drawn, and were told everything is
normal yet you are still fatigued, your hair is falling out, you experience bloating or you
just feel awful? This is more common than not. I have come to a conclusion as to why this
happens. Not all Doctors read blood tests the same. There are two main types of ranges in
the field of blood chemistry analysis: a pathological range and a functional range.
The pathological range is used to diagnose disease; the functional range is used to assess
risk for disease before disease develops. The references that are provided with laboratory
test results are referred to as the “the pathological range”, because if the test results are
out of range, it usually indicates the potential for pathology or disease.
The main difference between the functional and pathological range is the degree allowed
within their normal ranges. For example, the functional range of glucose may be 85-100
mg/dl, but the pathological range may be 65 -110 mg/dl. Levels above the pathological
range may indicate diabetes. Levels above the functional range, but before they reach the
extremes of the pathological range, may indicate insulin resistance and future risk for
developing diabetes. Another functional value I use often is the TSH, thyroid stimulating
hormone. I often find TSH levels outside of the functional range causing pathological
hypothyroid symptoms.
Conventional medical training is concerned with the diagnosis of disease and rarely
preventative medicine; therefore, patients are usually not consulted regarding the
parameters of the functional range. Health care providers that practice preventive
medicine are those most inclined to incorporate consulting patients when their levels
present outside of the functional range. If biomarkers can be managed before they fall
within the pathological range, prevention can be practiced.
Many traditional health care providers do not embrace the concept of a functional range.
My belief is that care should be provided before the disease is present. In my practice, I
run a number of blood test panels and I look at the functional range. I work at bringing
hormone, mineral and vitamin levels back into the functional range, so your body can
function at an optimal level. I address what the western medical community calls a “low
normal” or a “high normal” and see huge changes in a person’s vitality with restored
energy and enthusiasm for life when these levels return to functional.
Have you recently been to the Doctor, had your blood drawn, and were told everything is
normal yet you are still fatigued, your hair is falling out, you experience bloating or you
just feel awful? This is more common than not. I have come to a conclusion as to why this
happens. Not all Doctors read blood tests the same. There are two main types of ranges in
the field of blood chemistry analysis: a pathological range and a functional range.
The pathological range is used to diagnose disease; the functional range is used to assess
risk for disease before disease develops. The references that are provided with laboratory
test results are referred to as the “the pathological range”, because if the test results are
out of range, it usually indicates the potential for pathology or disease.
The main difference between the functional and pathological range is the degree allowed
within their normal ranges. For example, the functional range of glucose may be 85-100
mg/dl, but the pathological range may be 65 -110 mg/dl. Levels above the pathological
range may indicate diabetes. Levels above the functional range, but before they reach the
extremes of the pathological range, may indicate insulin resistance and future risk for
developing diabetes. Another functional value I use often is the TSH, thyroid stimulating
hormone. I often find TSH levels outside of the functional range causing pathological
hypothyroid symptoms.
Conventional medical training is concerned with the diagnosis of disease and rarely
preventative medicine; therefore, patients are usually not consulted regarding the
parameters of the functional range. Health care providers that practice preventive
medicine are those most inclined to incorporate consulting patients when their levels
present outside of the functional range. If biomarkers can be managed before they fall
within the pathological range, prevention can be practiced.
Many traditional health care providers do not embrace the concept of a functional range.
My belief is that care should be provided before the disease is present. In my practice, I
run a number of blood test panels and I look at the functional range. I work at bringing
hormone, mineral and vitamin levels back into the functional range, so your body can
function at an optimal level. I address what the western medical community calls a “low
normal” or a “high normal” and see huge changes in a person’s vitality with restored
energy and enthusiasm for life when these levels return to functional.
Look at the illustration below to further understand Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
When you get your blood test results, it tells you the individual blood marker (i.e.
Glucose, HbA1C, uric acid, etc) on the left side and on the far right you will notice the
laboratory range. The laboratory ranges is the Pathological range. If you have biomarkers
that fall in this range, your doctor will tell you that you are normal and healthy.
Next, I want you to notice the “Functional Ranges” (just to the left) This is what we want
to pay attention to. This is the range that assesses for the “risk of disease.”
What you will notice is that the “Functional Ranges” are narrower.
You will notice in this example that this person has various bio markers that show up in
Red or Yellow. Red is the pathological/Disease range and Yellow indicates the patient is
out of the Functional range.
Why are they different?
Conventional medical training is concerned with the diagnosis of disease and rarely
preventative medicine; therefore, patients are usually not consulted regarding the
parameters of the functional range. Those that practice preventive healthcare are most
inclined to take preventative action when client levels present outside of the functional
range. If biomarkers can be managed BEFORE they fall within the pathological range, and
functional testing can be implemented then prevention can be practiced.
Nutritional Analysis of Your Blood Test May Indicate the
Need for:
Signs of Nutritional Imbalance:
Why Invest in a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis with
Consult?
Glucose, HbA1C, uric acid, etc) on the left side and on the far right you will notice the
laboratory range. The laboratory ranges is the Pathological range. If you have biomarkers
that fall in this range, your doctor will tell you that you are normal and healthy.
Next, I want you to notice the “Functional Ranges” (just to the left) This is what we want
to pay attention to. This is the range that assesses for the “risk of disease.”
What you will notice is that the “Functional Ranges” are narrower.
You will notice in this example that this person has various bio markers that show up in
Red or Yellow. Red is the pathological/Disease range and Yellow indicates the patient is
out of the Functional range.
Why are they different?
Conventional medical training is concerned with the diagnosis of disease and rarely
preventative medicine; therefore, patients are usually not consulted regarding the
parameters of the functional range. Those that practice preventive healthcare are most
inclined to take preventative action when client levels present outside of the functional
range. If biomarkers can be managed BEFORE they fall within the pathological range, and
functional testing can be implemented then prevention can be practiced.
Nutritional Analysis of Your Blood Test May Indicate the
Need for:
- Diet and lifestyle changes
- Nutritional support of metabolic pathways
- Nutritional support of key organs for weight loss and detoxification
- Key nutrients such as Vitamin A, B6, B12, D
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Minerals such as magnesium, calcium and iron
- Tissue hydration
- And much more…
Signs of Nutritional Imbalance:
- Mental and emotional symptoms including mood swings
- Structural/musculoskeletal symptoms
- Optical symptoms like difficulty in night vision
- Symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, pain, etc.
- Cardiovascular health issues
- Others…
Why Invest in a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis with
Consult?
- Need a 2nd opinion as it relates to your existing blood work?
- Has your doctor told you everything is “Normal” but you don’t feel “NORMAL.”
- Do you think your doctor may have missed something?
- If you answered Yes!, a Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis may be just what you need.
Here's What You Get
Plus a 20 minute consultation and review of
your results with Todd including:
Health Improvement Plan: customized recommendations based on your blood test
results.
Clinical Dysfunctions: a discussion of the likely health concerns and dysfunctions
based on an analysis of your blood test.
Recommendations for Further Testing: areas that may require further evaluation,
testing and investigation.
Download a sample report here:
your results with Todd including:
Health Improvement Plan: customized recommendations based on your blood test
results.
Clinical Dysfunctions: a discussion of the likely health concerns and dysfunctions
based on an analysis of your blood test.
Recommendations for Further Testing: areas that may require further evaluation,
testing and investigation.
Download a sample report here:
| _patient_sample_fhr.pdf |
For those who are providing your lab tests to
us, a list of recommended biomarkers can be
found below:
us, a list of recommended biomarkers can be
found below:
| _lab_biomarkers_to_test_for--rws_comprehensive_panel_v.9_2020.pdf |
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