YOUR BLOOD NEVER LIES
Your blood never lies
- What the blood analysis reveals about our health and how to benefit from it
– How to interpret blood tests for health and longevity
– What are the causes, symptoms and methods of treatment for disturbed reference limits
Like most people, you probably rely on your doctor to interpret your blood test results, which contain a wealth of information about your health. A blood test can show whether your kidneys and liver are working well, determine your potential risk of heart disease and diabetes, outline your blood chemistry profile, assess the strength of your immune system, and reveal a number of other important facts about your health. . However, most of us can't decipher these results on our own, nor formulate the right questions to ask the specialist – at least until now.
In Your Blood Never Lies, Dr. James Laval unravels the mystery surrounding blood test results. It explains in simple language all the information contained in a typical laboratory report: the medical terminology, numbers, percentages and laboratory jargon, and makes it accessible. This means that when you receive your test results, you will be able to understand the meaning of each measured biological marker. To help you take control of your health, Dr. Laval also recommends the most reliable standard and complementary therapy to address any troubling findings. Throughout the book are explanations of lab values that are not found in regular reports, but that paint a more complete picture of your current physiological state. A blood test can reveal so much about your health, and this book gives you the information you need to read the results and take control of your life.
"Your Blood Never Lies":
– lists the main blood tests and other important optional analyses;
– explains common causes, symptoms and potential complications for values deviating from the norm;
– takes you through a typical blood test – from start to finish;
- provides up-to-date information on the scourge of modern times - heart disease and diabetes;
– offers traditional and herbal therapies to balance blood values;
– offers a selection of quality supplements that contribute to optimal nutrition and health;
- reveals why patients should question even normal blood test results;
About the author:
James B. Laval is a nationally recognized clinical pharmacist, research author and licensed nutritionist. He is the founder of the Metabolic Syndrome Institute Laval – an interdisciplinary clinic, and of the consulting firm Integrative Health Resources. In 2011, he was awarded the Natural Products Association Award for Excellence in Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Laval is the author of more than 18 books, among them To crack the metabolic code and Smart medicine for a better life and to a number of elaborate essays on the robbing of the body of nutrients by the excessive use of drugs; about herbs and vitamins. He has been a lecturer at the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy for over 14 years, and is currently an adjunct professor of metabolic medicine at the University of South Florida Medical School.
CONTENTS
Preface
Introduction
Introduction
How to use the book
1. Triglycerides
2. Total cholesterol
3. LDL cholesterol
4. HDL cholesterol
PART 1 – LIPID PROFILE
PART 4 – COMPLETE BLOOD PAINT
PART 3 – BLACK LIVER PANEL
PART 2 – BASIC METABOLIC PANEL
5. Blood sugar
6. Calcium
7. Potassium
8. Sodium
9. Chlorides
10. Carbon dioxide
11. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
12. Creatinine
13. BUN/creatinine ratio
14. Glomerular filtration index (GFI)
15. Total protein
16. Albumin
17. Globulin
18. Albumin/globulin ratio (A/G)
19. Bilirubin
20. Alanine aminotransferase
21. Alkaline phosphatase (AF)
22. Aspartate aminotransferase (ACAT)
23. Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
24. Red blood cells (erythrocytes, RBC)
25. Hemoglobin (HB)
26. Hematocrit (HCT)
27. Mean erythrocyte volume (MCV)
PART 6 – RECOMMENDED TESTS
PART 5 – HORMONES
28. Mean Hemoglobin (MCH)
29. Mean concentration of hemoglobin in erythrocytes (MCHC)
30. Platelets (blood platelets, PLT)
31. White blood cells (leukocytes, WBC)
32. DHEA
33. Cortisol
34. Estrogen
35. Thyroid hormones
36. Progesterone
37. Testosterone
38. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
39. Homocysteine
40. C-reactive protein (CRP)
41. Vitamin D
42. Magnesium
Conclusion
Choice of laboratory
Used literature
