Power up Your Healthcare with One Genetic Test

Your healthcare providers rely on comprehensive testing to diagnose, manage, or possibly reverse medical conditions. Annual blood work and X-rays are familiar examples; functional chemical blood analysis (FBCA) and genetic testing are lesser-known and arguably more beneficial tests. 

Scroll with me as I explain the differences and why taking one genetic test and semi-annual FBCA panels can change your life.

What is Functional Chemical Blood Analysis—and Why Should I Care?

Functional chemical blood analysis goes beyond the routine annual blood test to assess various biomarkers. FBCA identifies imbalances and deficiencies that could lead to health issues if left unaddressed, including:

·       Nutrient Deficiencies: Identifies deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.

• Organ Function: Provides insights into the function of organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid.

• Inflammation Markers: Detects markers of inflammation that can indicate chronic conditions like arthritis or cardiovascular disease.

• Hormonal Imbalances: Assesses hormone levels to identify imbalances that can affect everything from mood to metabolism.

If you're hesitant about blood tests, genetic testing, which uses a swab instead of a needle, can also provide vital insights.

What’s Genetic Testing—and why does it matter?

Genetic testing reveals inherited tendencies influencing how the body processes nutrients, responds to environmental factors, and metabolizes medications. So, genetic testing analyzes our DNA instead of using blood to measure bodily functions and health. The results vary and could lead to certain medical conditions. Think of the test results as a customized blueprint for:

• Personalized Nutrition: Identifies genetic variations that affect nutrient absorption and utilization.

• Disease Risk Assessment: Highlights genetic predispositions to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

• Medication Response: Predicts how a patient might respond to specific medications, allowing for more personalized treatment plans.

• Preventive Strategies: Guides lifestyle and dietary modifications to mitigate genetic risks.

Genetic testing gives you crucial information about your potential health risks; it doesn't reveal what’s happening in your body or your current health status.

 

How does Genetic Testing Work?

You probably know what “getting a blood test” looks like. However, you might not know how at-home genetic testing works. Of course, the process might vary by company or lab, but generally speaking:

• Buy the test online, in a store, or from your healthcare provider.

• Collect the sample by spitting in a test tube or swabbing the inside of your cheek. Note to the no-needles-allowed crowd: don’t buy a test requiring you to put blood on a collection card.

• Mail your sample as directed in the test kit directions.

• Get the results by mail, email, or in the company’s mobile app.

 

Why You Need Genetic Testing and FBCA

It’s a simple concept, but when it comes to medicine and science, some of us distrust anything if we can understand it. We’re conditioned to believe only big, complicated words can describe complex subjects like medicine and science. That’s wrong.

Here’s the plain English: If you want a comprehensive view of your current health, do an FBCA. If you want to know possible future health issues, get a genetic test.

Combining these tests puts you on the path to highly customized health care.

It's time—enough suffering. Get informed and take control of your immune health. Everything is 100% virtual, so there’s hope wherever you live. To request a consult, call me at 470-290-8025 or email office@drsusanmonias.com.