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ACTIONS STEPS: 1. Watch the video above to learn about the common signs of hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid). 2. Perform the baking soda stomach acid test (explained at the 3-minute mark). The fillable handout with tracking sheet is attached. 3. If you have not ordered the GI Map functional stool test (which includes H Pylori), consider ordering an H. Pylori-only stool test or the full GI Map by Diagnostic Solutions. Order an H. Pylori-only Functional Stool Test by Diagnostic Solutions: H. Pylori only (USA) H. Pylori only (Canada) Worldwide: Email...

The gold standard test for determining food sensitivities (which is an IgG reaction, not an allergic IgE reaction), is to perform an elimination diet & food re-introduction challenge. See the attached handout to learn more about the difference between food allergies/sensitivities (and intolerances). The most common offenders to remove from one’s diet 100% for a minimum of 30 days are:  Dairy Wheat/gluten Eggs Soy Yeast Rice Corn Potato These can be removed one at a time or all at once. ACTION STEPS: 1. Download the attached resources for...

ACTION STEPS: 1. Since low thyroid function (or hypothyroidism) can lead to sluggish digestion and reduced stomach acid production, it’s a good idea to test thyroid function with a full thryoid panel. Watch the above video for a detailed list of the markers to request and the recommended reference ranges to be aiming for. Order a test: Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment Test Kit (TrueHealth Labs) Essential Thyroid Profile (ZRT Labs) Extended Hashimoto’s Thyroid Panel (Requisition Form Only) 2. If there is hypothyroid function or...

ACTION STEPS: 1. Watch the video above to learn about the saliva and urine tests available that can provide information about how much cortisol the adrenals produce, as well as the cortisol pattern throughout the day. Too much or too little cortisol can affect thyroid function, and impact stomach acid production. Resources attached: Sample reports & collection instructions for DUTCH Adrenal & DUTCH Plus (male and female reports) Sampe reports & collection instructions for Genova’s Adrenocortex Stress Profile 2. Order your test: DUTCH Test...

ACTION STEPS:  1. Test your chloride level. Please watch the above video for the electrolyte markers to request and the optimal ranges to be aiming for. 2. If chloride is low, consider adding more sea or Himalayan salt to your diet if appropriate. If you need additional help, please ask in our private B Better community forum.

ACTION STEPS:  1. There are a few ways to test your vitamin B6 level. Request a Plasma B6 test. Low levels indicate a deficiency Order an OAT urine test (stands for Organic Acids Test) or the following urinary organic acid markers: A combination of elevated xanthurenate, kynurenate, and quinolinate is evidence of B6 deficiency 2. If vitamin B6 is low, increase the proportion of animal foods in the diet, using more gentle cooking techniques, and including more raw foods to help improve B6 status. Supplementation with 5mg of P5P (Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate) per...

ACTION STEPS:  1. Test your zinc level. Please watch the above video for the exact markers to request and the optimal ranges to be aiming for. 2. If zinc is low, please watch the following videos on zinc in the Mineral Balance course to help correct a deficiency or insufficiency: Risk Factors for Zinc Deficiency Correcting Zinc Deficiency If you need additional help, please ask in our private B Better community forum.

ACTION STEPS:  1. Test your magnesium level. Please watch the above video for the exact markers to request and the optimal ranges to be aiming for. 2. If magnesium is low, please watch the following videos on magnesium in the Mineral Balance course to help correct a deficiency or insufficiency: Risk Factors for Magnesium Deficiency Correcting Magnesium Deficiency If you need additional help, please ask in our private B Better community forum.