Mastering the Art and Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry

Welcome and introduction to Level 3

Working with blood chemistries

• How to order
• What is in and out of scope of practice
• When to refer

Anatomy and physiology of blood sugar regulation system

Optimal blood sugar regulation 

Presentations of blood sugar dysfunction

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to blood sugar regulation
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimizing blood sugar regulation
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system

Optimal function

Presentations of cardiovascular dysfunction

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to cardiovascular health
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal cardiovascular health
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Brief review of the anatomy and physiology of gastrointestinal system

Optimal function

Anemia presentations

Nutritional deficiency presentations

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to digestion, anemia, and nutritional deficiencies
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal digestive function
• Any further GI testing needed
• Nutritional sufficiency
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Anatomy and physiology of the liver and gallbladder

Optimal function

Liver and gallbladder dysfunction presentations

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to liver and gallbladder
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal liver and gallbladder function
• Purification program, if indicated
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Anatomy and physiology of the thyroid

Optimal function

Thyroid dysfunction presentations

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to the thyroid
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal thyroid function
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Anatomy and physiology of the immune system

Optimal function

Immune dysfunction presentations

Inflammation presentations

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to the immune system and inflammation
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal immune function
• Reduction of inflammation
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Anatomy and physiology of the kidneys, adrenals and dehydration

Optimal function

Kidney dysfunction presentations

Adrenal dysfunction presentations

Dehydration presentations

Testing:

• Individual markers that relate to the kidneys, adrenals and hydration levels
• Identifying patterns

How to structure a therapeutic healing protocol that addresses:

• Optimal kidney function
• Any further adrenal testing needed
• Hydration
• Dietary considerations
• Ongoing monitoring and therapy

Case studies

Prioritization of markers and patterns

Development of a comprehensive protocol utilizing diet, lifestyle and supplementation

Integrating blood chemistries with other clinical tools