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A Holistic Understanding of Blood Chemistry
With Kimberly Balas, PhD, ND and Steven Horne, RH(AHG)
Why The Blood?
Feeds all organs and tissues
Key element of biological terrain
Must be in balance for all cellular function
Reveals story of structure & function
Objective recognized tool
UNDERSTANDING LAB VALUES
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Isolate individual tests and treat out of “range” results
Diagnose a pathology from a test and prescribe
a drug
Determine appropriate
diagnostic coding for insurance
coverage
Insufficient testing or wrong testing
used
Medical Approach
Discover patterns of underlying root
causes
Using nutrition based on metabolic profiling to strengthen
body
Discover underlying
emotional issues
Based on body systems
Holistic Approach
Physiological Ranges
• Looking at the needs of the individual instead of a “standard” for an “average” person
• Using proven patterns to reveal subclinical risk factors instead of creating disease labels
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Adjusted Ranges
• In many cases lab ranges are not a reflection of the best science
• An example of this is cholesterol range – Lab ranges are often 0-199 – If you had 0 cholesterol, you’d be dead! – Cholesterol ranges were lowered to push the sale of more
statin drugs – There is evidence that more serious problems can occur
from low cholesterol than from high cholesterol – Holistic range is 175-275, which puts 225 as the “optimal”
cholesterol level – The total cholesterol is only one piece of the puzzle of
what is going on
Why is It Out of Range?
• The biggest weakness of modern medicine is its tendency to treat symptoms (or effects) rather than to look for underlying causes.
• The focus is on dictating to the body and not allowing the body to do what it was designed to do
• If cholesterol is “high” according to the lab range, the doctor may recommend a statin drug to lower cholesterol
• The question, “Why is the cholesterol high?” doesn’t get asked
• In approaching this holistically, we try to determine the underlying reason why a test is out of range and the underlying culprit
Tying Results to Systems
• Many organs and glands contribute to maintaining healthy markers
• By looking at which organs contribute to maintaining certain blood factors, we can get an idea of which organs and glands need the most help by looking at groupings of tests related to that organ
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Example of Emotions and Blood Chemistry
• High Cholesterol: Difficulty processing emotions, aggressive, demanding, moody, irritable, prone to emotional outbursts
• Low Cholesterol: Holding emotions in, issues with self worth, buried anger, feeling stuck
Impacts all physical elements
Can be suppressed or vented
Linked to DNA
Emotions
Isolated in medicine to psychiatry
The great tragedy of science—the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by
an ugly fact. Thomas Huxley (1825-1895)
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The Bottom Line
• The economics of medical research mandate the discovery of solutions dependent upon a drug, surgical procedure or an appliance that can be developed and sold.
• Even when a promising avenue of research revealing a potential natural cure surfaces, the investigation tends to be dropped in favor of a more profitable approach
• This ties the person to the “system” and not to empower them for health
Blaming cholesterol for heart disease is like blaming the band-
aide for a cut!
UNDERSTANDING BLOOD TESTS
Indicators
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Cholesterol Function Formation of the cell membrane
Prevents neurological problems
Precursor for Vitamin D production
Protects against hypertension
Raw material to make hormones
Prevents cancer cells
Necessary for tissue repair
Cholesterol Does NOT…. Create heart disease
Increase from consumption of fats
Supply calories
Build up in adipose tissue
Function without synthesis
Used by the body for energy
Adequately supplied from food
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You Do NOT Get Elevated Cholesterol From Eating Fat
• Dietary cholesterol (from food) accounts for no more than 10% of blood cholesterol. Cholesterol is so important the body produces 3,000-4,000mg of it each and every day
• Metabolism Study: with even a 30% fat diet, increasing dietary cholesterol from 319mg to 941mg per day, the blood LDL only increased a mere 6%. Dietary Cholesterol is Insignificant – Metabolism 2001 May; 50(5): 594-597
• Ancel Keys, the “father” of the cholesterol-heart disease hypothesis, said in 1997 “There is no connection whatsoever between the cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood and we’ve known that all along.”
WHAT YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
Fats Are Not the Culprit
Only 10% of cholesterol comes from food
Dietary fat is not stored as body fat
Carbohydrates are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue
Stored fats originate from carbohydrate consumption
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IF .... Cholesterol REALLY Caused Heart Disease
It would be a risk factor in all ages and both sexes –NOT TRUE
The rate of heart disease in 65 year old men is 10x that of 45 year old men – NOT TRUE Women suffer 300% less heart disease than men, in spite of having higher average cholesterol levels
There is absolutely NO relationship between total cholesterol levels and mortality from cardiovascular or any other causes of disease in women. – Circulation. Sept 1992, 86(3); pp. 1046-60
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF CHOLESTEROL
Digestive system not preparing proteins to be assimilated into the bloodstream
Why Cholesterol Elevates
Hypofunctioning anterior pituitary/hypothalamus
Bile emulsi!cation issues
Solutions: Glandulars, Minerals, Alkalizing Herbs
Ranges: 175-275 mg/dL (CA 4.525 – 7.112 mmol/L )
Solutions: Digestive Enzymes, Liver Cleanse, Lecithin
Solutions: Liver Cleanse, Astringents, Milk Thistle
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Fat is congested in the liver and not able to be metabolized (creates an in!ammatory response)
Low Cholesterol
Iodine is failing to release the nitrogen bond (low triglycerides)
Congestion in the digestive tract due to bile salt inadequacy
Solutions: Iodine, Black Walnut
Ranges: 175-275 mg/dL (CA 4.525 – 7.112 mmol/L )
Solutions: Lipase, Liver Building, MSM
Solutions: Milk Thistle, Adaptagens, Anti-Inflammatories
Elevated Cancer Risk
High Suicide Rates
Low Serotonin
Levels
Oxidative Stress
Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy Metal Toxicity
Low Cholesterol Creates
• Increased Toxicity Risk
• Constipation • Not enough exercise • High sugar/high carb/
low fat intake • Alcohol • Atherosclerosis • Hyperinsulinemia • Hyperthyroidism
• Exposure to pesticides
• Heavy Metal toxicity(mercury, lead, cadmium)
• Autoimmune response
• Excessive steroid use
Low HDL High HDL
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Omega 3’s Calcium
Vitex
HDL
Heavy Metal Detox
Triglycerides produced mainly
from dietary carbohydrates
(not fat)
Elevated triglycerides are a
strong warning signal for heart
risk
Electrolyte imbalance of chloride and
sodium controlled by the adrenal
Elevated produces 70%
increased risk of cardiovascular
disease
Triglycerides
Adrenal Glandular
Trace Minerals
Alpha-Keto Glutaric Acid
High Triglycerides
Bitter Melon
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Electrolyte imbalance of chloride, and sodium by
adrenals (due to stress and high carbs)
Why Triglycerides Elevate
Fatty acids are not being oxidized properly by pancreatic enzymes
Glycerol is too acid, which is due to a lack of infusion of phosphorus in the stomach
Solutions: Adrenal Glandular, B-Complex, Trace Minerals
Solutions: Digestive Enzymes, Lecithin
Solutions: Potassium, Dong Quai, Safflower
Ranges 75-175 (CA .855 – 1.995)
Damages the lining of arteries
Increases blood vessel blockages
Accelerates loss of bone
density in osteoporosis
Low thyroid function
Homocysteine
Adaptagens Curcumin
Kelp
Elevated Homocysteine
Vitamin B-12
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Inflammatory indicator
Plaque can be proportional to the
degree of CRP elevation
Arthritis and tissue
breakdown
Synthetic HRT can elevate
HS-CRP
HS-CRP Levels
Low risk for cardiovascular disease ≤ 1 mg/L
Moderate risk for cardiovascular disease between 1 and 3 mg/L
High risk for cardiovascular disease >3 mg/L
SOLUTIONS
Vitamin C
Boswellia
Xanthones
Resveratrol
Krill Oil
CRP level > 10 mg/L may be seen in an acute plaque rupture such as a heart attack or stroke
NUTRITIONAL INDICATORS Metabolic Profiling
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Metabolic Typing
• Metabolic typing is a method of analyzing sympathetic and parasympathetic balance to help people determine their optimal nutritional program
Sympathetic Para- sympathetic
Acid Alkaline
Nervous System Dominance
Sympathetic Metabolizers
• Require a different ratio of protein/carbs/fats • There are three types in this category with a
weak, moderate and higher function • Require an alkalizing diet, low in purine, and high
in potassium. • Proteins essentially should come from poultry,
fish, or vegetable sources. • Sympathetic types do well with all fruits, and
vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. • Usually require digestive enzymes
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Parasympathetic Metabolizers
• Require a higher protein intake • There are three types in this category with a
weak, moderate and higher function • Need a diet that is acidifying and require
more minerals. • Have the ability to process clean red meat • Certain leafy greens can upset the system • Require the right types of grains
Metabolic Type One
• Burn sugar slowly. • Can eat most fruits and vegetables. • Does well on a raw diet. • Important Supplements
– Liver cleansing – Adaptagens – Plant based minerals
Metabolic Type Two
• Burns sugar rapidly, tendency to hypoglycemia.
• Avoid sugar and high glycemic foods • Does well on a higher protein food plan • Important Supplements:
– Digestive bitters – Magnesium – Alteratives
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Metabolic Type Three
• Balanced Metabolizers • Equal ratio of pure protein and low glycemic
vegetables • Balanced portions of good fats and fruits • Most will fluctuate in and out of this category
with the correct foods • Important Supplements:
– Minerals – B Vitamins – Essential Fatty Acids
Metabolic Type Four
• Does better with raw foods and juicing • Avoid starches and refined foods • Essential fatty acids are important • Important Supplements:
– Digestive Enzymes – Adrenal supplements – Amino Acids
Metabolic Type Five
• Can tolerate a wide variety of foods. • Right proteins are essential • Are prone to hypoglycemia and should stay away
from sugar and refined foods • Important Supplements:
– Anti-oxidants – Trace minerals – Decongestants
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Metabolic Type Six • Very poor metabolizers. • Need the majority of their food cooked. • Require heavy supplementation. • Need whole, unrefined foods. • Important Supplements:
– Digestive Stimulants – Essential Fatty Acids – Immune Support
Metabolic Type Seven
• Very inefficient metabolizers. • Need whole, natural foods. • Should avoid all processed and refined foods. • Detoxification is extremely important. • Important Supplements
• Lymphatic cleansers • Liver cleansers • Fiber
Increase Your Value
• By using blood analysis, you are able to consult via phone, Facetime or Skype
• You will have an in-depth picture of the person’s weak links and how to reveal different layers
• Streamline your supplement suggestions
• Create a personalized nutritional profile
• Present underlying emotional issues affecting health symptoms
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Holistic Blood Webinar
Join us for a 5 week webinar series Sept 10,17 Oct 1, 8, 15
6:00 – 8:00 PM MST Cost $299
includes electronic manual, certification (after completion of practicum), forum access, discounted lab testing and
discounted consult time with Dr. Balas
How To Register
Call Yvette @ 307-277-2466 or email [email protected] Log into our web page and fill out contact form www.balancedhealth4you.com
Consults
If you are interested in a consultation on your bloodwork or a client bloodwork
Contact: Dr. Balas’ office @ 307-277-2466
[email protected] www.balancedhealth4you.com (contact us tab)
Steven Horne’s office @ 435-627-1682
[email protected] www.modernherbalmedicine.com
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Any Questions?