Why Blood Test Analysis is Essential for Optimal Health
Wouldn’t you like to know where you stand in the big health picture? Blood tests are a good way to catch red flags early, before they become “pink flags”. Detailed computer analysis can help unveil trends before they manifest into full-blown problems.
Comprehensive testing beyond the typical blood panel can uncover a bigger health picture; ie, a typical blood test will not include testing for HgA1C (see explanation below for why this tells you more about your blood sugar regulation than your blood glucose level.) A typical blood panel also does not include CRP, a marker of inflammation that can be extremely helpful in assessing one’s overall health picture. A low TSH will reflect thyroid dysfunction, but a normal value does not necessarily reflect optimal function. Other thyroid hormones such as T3, T4, reverse T3 and others must be measured to get a clearer picture of the endocrine balance.
Nutritional supplement support recommendations can help establish a protocol for achieving optimal values.
Dr. Iris Rosenfeld utilizes a program called Functional Health Evaluation that will analyze your results in detail based on advanced algorithms, provide definitions and descriptions, and suggest the dietary, lifestyle and nutritional protocols best suited to individual needs based on unbiased lab values.
Take Glucose as an Example:
Many people with single low blood sugar readings are low on the day they are tested, but those levels can reach elevated levels on other days. In extreme cases, when people exhibit “reactive hypoglycemia”, blood sugar levels can fluctuate severely from day to day. This explains why a glucose reading can be normal even when there is dysfunction in the sugar-handling process.
A glucose reading on a typical blood lab test is a snapshot in time. It tells the person what the glucose level was in that exact moment. It is not an accurate picture of what blood glucose levels are over time. There is, however, a way to measure how the body handles sugar levels over time. This method of measurement is much more accurate than a single glucose reading, and the reason we can use it is because of a process called glycation. Glycation involves a protein binding to sugar, getting oxidized, and forming a compound that can be measured in the blood. This is what happens to the hemoglobin of the red blood cell (RBC). The hemoglobin protein molecule binds to sugar, gets oxidized, and forms a compound known as hemoglobin A1C, or HgA1C. Since the average life span of an RBC is 120 days, measuring the hemoglobin that has been bound to glucose and oxidized gives a pretty good picture of what the blood sugar levels have been doing over time. Monitoring these levels can be very helpful in determining the support protocols best suited for each individual.
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My back is a lot better
"I have suffered back strain on and off since December 2006. Picking up something or my weight caused it and I could not go to work so it was pretty severe. I saw another chiropractor on and off and got some good results but it didn't last. I found Dr. Rosenfeld on the internet and through my husband's insurance. My back is a lot better and now we are working on neck pain and stress in my upper shoulders from work and day to day activities. Massage has helped as well."
She and her staff go out of their way to try to fit you in for an appointment even if they are very busy
"Dr. Iris has been treating several members of my family for over a year now and we highly recommend her. I have been having chronic neck and back pain for several years and feel so much better after every adjustment. I also appreciate that Dr. Iris will recommend and provide vitamins or natural treatments for other health issues. She and her staff go out of their way to try to fit you in for an appointment even if they are very busy. She is very patient-oriented and is a fun and caring person to be around."
I have had issues with headaches and back pain for many years.
"I have had issues with headaches and back pain for many years. In addition, I have had problems with general pain issues. I had been treated by two other chiropractors, a physical therapist and a medical doctor. I would get a bit better but then improvement stopped. I had heard of Dr. Rosenfeld so I decided to make an appointment. I have to honestly say that I have been feeling much better in a consistent manner. The headaches are now rare and my body just feels better!"
My neck is feeling so much better
"I had neck pain that I had suffered from since a car accident in June of 2005. I suffered with this pain everyday - sometimes mildly and sometimes more severely. Also, my adrenal glands were shot and I was feeling a lot of stress. I had been seeing another chiropractor for about a year with little results. My pain never really went away despite facet blocks, trigger point injections and physical therapy. My mother told me about Dr. Rosenfeld and I made an appointment. My neck is feeling so much better. My flare-ups are few and when they do occur Dr. Rosenfeld resolves them quickly. The DSF supplement has helped me tremendously. I no longer feel frazzled or out of sorts. Thank you!!!"
A course of treatment for both of us eliminated our pain
"I was referred to Dr. Iris in 1996 from a psychologist who was seeing my son. As a computer user of thirty years I was in bad shape and had chronic pain. My son had constant back pain because his school backpack often weighed more than forty pounds. We both needed help… fast. Dr. Iris made time for us right away and even after the first visit we experienced some relief. A course of treatment for both of us eliminated our pain and Dr. Iris taught us stretching exercises that we use daily. We continue to visit Dr. Iris for maintenance regularly.
I have actually been pain free more days than not and have been sleeping better.
"I had Sciatica and lower back problems with immense pain. I could not sit, stand or lay down without absolute pain. It had been ongoing for the past ten years and I think an old fall down the stairs started it. Basically I would only go to a doctor at the urgent care when it was severe enough. They gave me muscle relaxers and Vicodin. They helped but not for the long term. I was referred to Dr. Rosenfeld by Hilary Arnatt. The results have been amazing! I have actually been pain free more days than not and have been sleeping better. Thank you!"
Her patients come first there is no question about that.
"I have known Dr. Iris for over 15 years & in all that time she has never wavered from being not only a professional in her field, but treating you like a friend. She has always taken good care of me & made time to see me when I've needed her care. She is always on a quest to learn more & educate her patients so they can lead healthy lives. Her patients come first there is no question about that."
With Dr. Rosenfeld I felt comfortable that she would take care of me.
"I had a neck injury seven years ago and have continued to have periods of bad times. I recently had a knee replacement which threw my back and neck out to the point I could not walk. I lost my job, can't work and can't work out. I just felt down. I had a bad experience with a chiropractor a long time ago. With Dr. Rosenfeld I felt comfortable that she would take care of me. Within a couple of visits I could walk and the pain was not so terrible and now we are working on the neck to try and relax it. I also use the natural products as well as the exercises given to me by Dr. Rosenfeld to try to get the best results. When I feel better life is better and everyone and everything is better. I tell people to try chiropractor care because if they try it they will be surprised."
I love coming into this office.
"I had tremendous pain in my lower back and neck. I could barely walk or even function normally before I came to see Dr. Rosenfeld. I had this condition on and off for years, but never to this degree that caused me to finally seek professional help. I was given Vicodin, Soma and Naproxin by a regular family physician. The medication only temporarily took away my pain. I never had any other treatment other than a physician who prescribed me these medications. One of my husband's friends spoke very highly of Dr. Rosenfeld so I called her. I have gotten great results!!! I am finally recovering from my back/neck injury. Dr. Rosenfeld and her entire staff have been extremely caring and helpful. I love coming into this office."