Test Results - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

I always look forward to my visits with the naturopath. It has been my habit to be as quiet as possible in any medical doctor’s office in the hope that I will escape as quickly as possible. This is not the case with the naturopath. Maybe it is because we agree on the approach that I feel as though I am participating in the process rather than defending my stance. I feel much more able to be myself also because I do not have to explain everything I believe, medically speaking, that is. Do not misunderstand me, I truly appreciate and respect the doctors the Lord has given me, however much I disagree with their approach.

Anyway, we discussed the results of my recent blood work. My SED Rate and C-Reactive Protein (CRP), which are markers for inflammation, were very low. I believe this was due to the natural anti-inflammatories, liver cleansing, and diet I have been observing. My Ferritin (iron storage) count was somewhat low as well, but still in range, so she prescribed a blood building supplement from Carlson to address this issue. (She feels this is the cause of the tiredness I keep feeling.) My Vitamin D levels had increased significantly since the last test, but could still be higher, so she suggested I increase my D supplementation for a couple of weeks. Apparently, a number of her patients’ pain has been reduced as their Vitamin D levels rose. I am still experiencing pain, especially in the morning, so I hope this will help. She then suggested some supplements to take as preparation for the removal of my root canal. Lastly, we discussed how to lose the four extra and unwanted pounds I have gained in the past few months. I think it is a combination of menopause and enjoying food too much. I decided to take her advice and walk more often than I lift weights as it will burn more calories. We will see what happens as a result.