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Unveiling the Essential Blood Tests for Optimal Health

Unveiling the Essential Blood Tests for Optimal Health (Click here to join us on YouTube)

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In this video, Dr. Jim Laird and Dr. Stillman discuss essential blood tests for optimal health, including Vitamin D, CRP, CBC, CMP, and hormone levels. Timestamp (00:01) marks the beginning of Dr. Stillman's discussion on the top lab tests for most people. In summary, Vitamin D, High sensitivity CRP, CBC, and CMP are essential, with the addition of lipid panels including cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and HDL.

At timestamp (02:21), the doctors emphasize the importance of monitoring hormone and inflammatory markers for optimal health. They discuss how hormone imbalances can be caused by stress, overwork, poor diet, artificial light, and EMF pollution. High sensitivity CRP and ferritin levels are important markers for predicting overall risk of heart attack and inflammation.

Timestamp (04:35) highlights how high sensitivity CRP and ferritin are essential markers for overall inflammation and iron levels. Dr. Stillman explains that high sensitivity CRP should be rechecked quarterly if elevated. Similarly, ferritin should be in an optimal range below 200, with a floor somewhere in the 50s-80s to minimize the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Timestamp (06:43) emphasizes that quarterly lab draws and group coaching are critical for overall health improvement. Quarterly lab draws help to replete nutrients and address lab abnormalities, while group coaching and health coaching help to fine-tune lifestyle and diet for overall health improvement.

Improving labs, however, requires more than just supplements, as highlighted in timestamp (08:54). Diet and lifestyle play a significant role in lab results, and individualized care is necessary to understand and address underlying issues.

At timestamp (10:52), the doctors mention how they help people navigate medical systems and get discounts on labs. People can order labs from other countries or have their primary care doctors order them. Additionally, the doctors provide coaching on lifestyle, medications, supplements, and diets to address underlying root causes.

Timestamp (12:46) discusses the revamped healthcare program to navigate industry mistakes, and the doctors mention that Dr. Stillman will go over every program on Monday. Programs are available at various price points, with free information available on social media.

Finally, timestamp (14:49) highlights how the doctors help people fine-tune their diet and lifestyle for better health. Overconsumption of toxins, low protein diet, and poor nutrient density are common issues, but lifestyle coaching and changes are necessary for better health outcomes.

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