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A Holistic Understanding of Blood Chemistry

With Kimberly Balas, PhD, ND and Steven Horne, RH(AHG)

Why The Blood?

Feeds all organs and tissues

Key element of biological terrain

Must be in balance for all cellular function

Reveals story of structure & function

Objective recognized tool

UNDERSTANDING LAB VALUES

Isolate individual tests and treat out of “range” results

Diagnose a pathology from a test and prescribe

a drug

Determine appropriate

diagnostic coding for insurance

coverage

Insufficient testing or wrong testing

used

Medical Approach

Discover patterns of underlying root

causes

Using nutrition based on metabolic profiling to strengthen

body

Discover underlying

emotional issues

Based on body systems

Holistic Approach

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•  Looking at the needs of the individual instead of a “standard” for an “average” person

•  Using proven patterns to reveal subclinical risk factors instead of creating disease labels

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Adjusted Ranges

•  In many cases lab ranges are not a reflection of the best science

•  An example of this is cholesterol range –  Lab ranges are often 0-199 –  If you had 0 cholesterol, you’d be dead! –  Cholesterol ranges were lowered to push the sale of more

statin drugs –  There is evidence that more serious problems can occur

from low cholesterol than from high cholesterol –  Holistic range is 175-275, which puts 225 as the “optimal”

cholesterol level –  The total cholesterol is only one piece of the puzzle of

what is going on

Why is It Out of Range?

•  The biggest weakness of modern medicine is its tendency to treat symptoms (or effects) rather than to look for underlying causes.

•  The focus is on dictating to the body and not allowing the body to do what it was designed to do

•  If cholesterol is “high” according to the lab range, the doctor may recommend a statin drug to lower cholesterol

•  The question, “Why is the cholesterol high?” doesn’t get asked

•  In approaching this holistically, we try to determine the underlying reason why a test is out of range and the underlying culprit

Tying Results to Systems

•  Many organs and glands contribute to maintaining healthy markers

•  By looking at which organs contribute to maintaining certain blood factors, we can get an idea of which organs and glands need the most help by looking at groupings of tests related to that organ

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Example of Emotions and Blood Chemistry

•  High Cholesterol: Difficulty processing emotions, aggressive, demanding, moody, irritable, prone to emotional outbursts

•  Low Cholesterol: Holding emotions in, issues with self worth, buried anger, feeling stuck

Impacts all physical elements

Can be suppressed or vented

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Emotions

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The great tragedy of science—the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by

an ugly fact. Thomas Huxley (1825-1895)

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The Bottom Line

•  The economics of medical research mandate the discovery of solutions dependent upon a drug, surgical procedure or an appliance that can be developed and sold.

•  Even when a promising avenue of research revealing a potential natural cure surfaces, the investigation tends to be dropped in favor of a more profitable approach

•  This ties the person to the “system” and not to empower them for health

Blaming cholesterol for heart disease is like blaming the band-

aide for a cut!

UNDERSTANDING BLOOD TESTS

Indicators

Cholesterol Function Formation of the cell membrane

Prevents neurological problems

Precursor for Vitamin D production

Protects against hypertension

Raw material to make hormones

Prevents cancer cells

Necessary for tissue repair

Cholesterol Does NOT…. Create heart disease

Increase from consumption of fats

Supply calories

Build up in adipose tissue

Function without synthesis

Used by the body for energy

Adequately supplied from food

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You Do NOT Get Elevated Cholesterol From Eating Fat

•  Dietary cholesterol (from food) accounts for no more than 10% of blood cholesterol. Cholesterol is so important the body produces 3,000-4,000mg of it each and every day

•  Metabolism Study: with even a 30% fat diet, increasing dietary cholesterol from 319mg to 941mg per day, the blood LDL only increased a mere 6%. Dietary Cholesterol is Insignificant – Metabolism 2001 May; 50(5): 594-597

•  Ancel Keys, the “father” of the cholesterol-heart disease hypothesis, said in 1997 “There is no connection whatsoever between the cholesterol in food and cholesterol in the blood and we’ve known that all along.”

WHAT YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHOLESTEROL

Fats Are Not the Culprit

Only 10% of cholesterol comes from food

Dietary fat is not stored as body fat

Carbohydrates are stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue

Stored fats originate from carbohydrate consumption

IF .... Cholesterol REALLY Caused Heart Disease

It would be a risk factor in all ages and both sexes –NOT TRUE

The rate of heart disease in 65 year old men is 10x that of 45 year old men – NOT TRUE Women suffer 300% less heart disease than men, in spite of having higher average cholesterol levels

There is absolutely NO relationship between total cholesterol levels and mortality from cardiovascular or any other causes of disease in women. – Circulation. Sept 1992, 86(3); pp. 1046-60

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF CHOLESTEROL Digestive system not

preparing proteins to be assimilated into the bloodstream

Why Cholesterol Elevates

Hypofunctioning anterior pituitary/hypothalamus

Bile emulsi!cation issues

Solutions: Glandulars, Minerals, Alkalizing Herbs

Ranges: 175-275 mg/dL (CA 4.525 – 7.112 mmol/L )

Solutions: Digestive Enzymes, Liver Cleanse, Lecithin

Solutions: Liver Cleanse, Astringents, Milk Thistle

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Fat is congested in the liver and not able to be metabolized (creates an in!ammatory response)

Low Cholesterol

Iodine is failing to release the nitrogen bond (low triglycerides)

Congestion in the digestive tract due to bile salt inadequacy

Solutions: Iodine, Black Walnut

Ranges: 175-275 mg/dL (CA 4.525 – 7.112 mmol/L )

Solutions: Lipase, Liver Building, MSM

Solutions: Milk Thistle, Adaptagens, Anti-Inflammatories

Elevated Cancer Risk

High Suicide Rates

Low Serotonin

Levels

Oxidative Stress

Cardiovascular Disease

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Low Cholesterol Creates

•  Increased Toxicity Risk

•  Constipation •  Not enough exercise •  High sugar/high carb/

low fat intake •  Alcohol •  Atherosclerosis •  Hyperinsulinemia •  Hyperthyroidism

•  Exposure to pesticides

•  Heavy Metal toxicity(mercury, lead, cadmium)

•  Autoimmune response

•  Excessive steroid use

Low HDL High HDL

Omega 3’s Calcium

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Heavy Metal Detox

Triglycerides produced mainly

from dietary carbohydrates

(not fat)

Elevated triglycerides are a

strong warning signal for heart

risk

Electrolyte imbalance of chloride and

sodium controlled by the adrenal

Elevated produces 70%

increased risk of cardiovascular

disease

Triglycerides

Adrenal Glandular

Trace Minerals

Alpha-Keto Glutaric Acid

High Triglycerides

Bitter Melon

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Electrolyte imbalance of chloride, and sodium by

adrenals (due to stress and high carbs)

Why Triglycerides Elevate

Fatty acids are not being oxidized properly by pancreatic enzymes

Glycerol is too acid, which is due to a lack of infusion of phosphorus in the stomach

Solutions: Adrenal Glandular, B-Complex, Trace Minerals

Solutions: Digestive Enzymes, Lecithin

Solutions: Potassium, Dong Quai, Safflower

Ranges 75-175 (CA .855 – 1.995) Damages the

lining of arteries

Increases blood vessel blockages

Accelerates loss of bone

density in osteoporosis

Low thyroid function

Homocysteine

Adaptagens Curcumin

Kelp

Elevated Homocysteine

Vitamin B-12

Inflammatory indicator

Plaque can be proportional to the

degree of CRP elevation

Arthritis and tissue

breakdown

Synthetic HRT can elevate

HS-CRP

HS-CRP Levels

Low risk for cardiovascular disease ≤ 1 mg/L

Moderate risk for cardiovascular disease between 1 and 3 mg/L

High risk for cardiovascular disease >3 mg/L

SOLUTIONS

Vitamin C

Boswellia

Xanthones

Resveratrol

Krill Oil

CRP level > 10 mg/L may be seen in an acute plaque rupture such as a heart attack or stroke

NUTRITIONAL INDICATORS Metabolic Profiling

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Metabolic Typing

•  Metabolic typing is a method of analyzing sympathetic and parasympathetic balance to help people determine their optimal nutritional program

Sympathetic Para- sympathetic

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Nervous System Dominance

Sympathetic Metabolizers

•  Require a different ratio of protein/carbs/fats •  There are three types in this category with a

weak, moderate and higher function •  Require an alkalizing diet, low in purine, and high

in potassium. •  Proteins essentially should come from poultry,

fish, or vegetable sources. •  Sympathetic types do well with all fruits, and

vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. •  Usually require digestive enzymes

Parasympathetic Metabolizers

•  Require a higher protein intake •  There are three types in this category with a

weak, moderate and higher function •  Need a diet that is acidifying and require

more minerals. •  Have the ability to process clean red meat •  Certain leafy greens can upset the system •  Require the right types of grains

Metabolic Type One

•  Burn sugar slowly. •  Can eat most fruits and vegetables. •  Does well on a raw diet. •  Important Supplements

–  Liver cleansing –  Adaptagens –  Plant based minerals

Metabolic Type Two

•  Burns sugar rapidly, tendency to hypoglycemia.

•  Avoid sugar and high glycemic foods •  Does well on a higher protein food plan •  Important Supplements:

–  Digestive bitters –  Magnesium –  Alteratives

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Metabolic Type Three

•  Balanced Metabolizers •  Equal ratio of pure protein and low glycemic

vegetables •  Balanced portions of good fats and fruits •  Most will fluctuate in and out of this category

with the correct foods •  Important Supplements:

–  Minerals –  B Vitamins –  Essential Fatty Acids

Metabolic Type Four

•  Does better with raw foods and juicing •  Avoid starches and refined foods •  Essential fatty acids are important •  Important Supplements:

–  Digestive Enzymes –  Adrenal supplements –  Amino Acids

Metabolic Type Five

•  Can tolerate a wide variety of foods. •  Right proteins are essential •  Are prone to hypoglycemia and should stay away

from sugar and refined foods •  Important Supplements:

–  Anti-oxidants –  Trace minerals –  Decongestants

Metabolic Type Six •  Very poor metabolizers. •  Need the majority of their food cooked. •  Require heavy supplementation. •  Need whole, unrefined foods. •  Important Supplements:

–  Digestive Stimulants –  Essential Fatty Acids –  Immune Support

Metabolic Type Seven

•  Very inefficient metabolizers. •  Need whole, natural foods. •  Should avoid all processed and refined foods. •  Detoxification is extremely important. •  Important Supplements

•  Lymphatic cleansers •  Liver cleansers •  Fiber

Increase Your Value

•  By using blood analysis, you are able to consult via phone, Facetime or Skype

•  You will have an in-depth picture of the person’s weak links and how to reveal different layers

•  Streamline your supplement suggestions

•  Create a personalized nutritional profile

•  Present underlying emotional issues affecting health symptoms

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Holistic Blood Webinar

Join us for a 5 week webinar series Sept 10,17 Oct 1, 8, 15

6:00 – 8:00 PM MST Cost $299

includes electronic manual, certification (after completion of practicum), forum access, discounted lab testing and

discounted consult time with Dr. Balas

How To Register

Call Yvette @ 307-277-2466 or email balancedhealthsolutions@yahoo.com Log into our web page and fill out contact form www.balancedhealth4you.com

Consults

If you are interested in a consultation on your bloodwork or a client bloodwork

Contact: Dr. Balas’ office @ 307-277-2466

balancedhealthsolutions@yahoo.com www.balancedhealth4you.com (contact us tab)

Steven Horne’s office @ 435-627-1682

abcherb@mac.com www.modernherbalmedicine.com

Any Questions?