Certain blood tests indicate whether your path toward or away from metabolic illness, including cancer and heart disease. Yet some of these tests are not typically run by your physician, generally because of insurance reimbursement issues. Fortunately, you can get tests done directly and inexpensively and learn from the results yourself.
Author: Dr. Richard Maurer
Dr. Richard Maurer is a naturopathic doctor, author, and expert in metabolic recovery and health. His 2014 book, The Blood Code, demystifies blood test results & body fat measurements to reveal the primal diet & fitness needs that lead toward health and longevity. Connect at facebook.com/bloodcode or Twitter: @drrichardmaurer
Nutritional needs vary little between kids and adults—therefore what works for one, works for the other. But what if nutrition is not working for Mom and Dad? Like the famous Hippocratic adage – Physician heal thyself – most adults could benefit from a review of the dietary needs for the whole family’s optimal weight,...