Comments on: What Medical Tests You Should Take (Revisited) : The Renegade Health Show Episode #588

By: Melina

Melina — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:34:11 +0000

Hey Kevin,
You said to test for pregnenelone. I was not aware there was a test for that. I know there is an Adrenal Stress Index test that tests your saliva. It measures your cortisol and DHEA. I know pregnenelone is often recommended for low cortisol levels. Is this what you are referring too? Are you taking pregnenelone for low cortisol levels? This would be helpful for me to know since I have been working on rebuilding my own exhausted adrenals. Thank you!
Warmly, Melina

By: Susan Bessette

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:15:57 +0000

I think people are resistant to the blood tests because they are afraid of being hustled.
It seems like there is always one more thing to buy, one more test, one more website, book, subscription. I try to resist the raw food “market place”. If I bought everything recommended, I’d be broke.
Yes, I am enjoying better health, but no better than my 85 year old parents who think I am nuts.
I did get my blood work done in January @ $500. Is there a cheaper way?
Today is day 9 of my 30 day raw so I am giving it a good try. Does this mean I will never die?

By: Sue Rushford

Sue Rushford — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:12:11 +0000

I broke out of my comfort zone tonight – changed lightbulbs standing on a small step ladder – I know it is not a problem for most people, but I was sweating – even my hands were sweating I was so nervous.

I just finished listening to Dr. Charles Partito who is the creator of the Ejuva Cleanse all weekend (tho I was late both days), and he talks about urine testing being better than blood testing cause your blood will borrow/rob from other parts to get what it needs, so deficiencies/toxicities may not show (I’m sure I’ve over-simplified that, but that’s what I got out of what he said). He mentioned someone who was 2 months from death whose blood test came back with no problems. He also said he’s got a urine test for $165 which will include a very long questionnaire, an interpretation of the results, and recommendations on supplements. He sells various supplements and has tested them. He recommends Holistic Solutions, Synergy, the ones that Fred Bisci sells (3 letters – cannot remember the name), and the ones that Dr. Brian Clement sells.

I did urine testing through Watershed Wellness Center (.net) in Michigan 2 years ago, received a report showing my VMA levels, but had nobody to interpret it to make recommendations. I’ve done live blood cell analysis with a homeopath and muscle testing with someone trained in that field. This year, I found an integrative medicine doctor who gave me the Genova Diagnostics blood and urine test. He pushed it through insurance by stying my symptom was “fatigue.” I received a 30-page colored report full of fancy graphs and comparisons to the norm, and it even had an analysis section. But again, I dind’t have sufficient guidance from my doctor. So I’m deficient in D, zinc, magnesium, copper, various amino acids – I’ve got all sorts of digestive/malapsorption issues – so now what? So I’m planning to get on ejuva.com (did their cleanse in March) & give Dr. Partito a shot cause he can test, analyze, & make recommendations all in one shot.

By: Traci

Traci — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:22:49 +0000

To break out of your comfort sone, from my experience, you have to think of something you have always wanted to do, but were afraid to do, and do it! Try something new, and say to yourself, that whether or not you succeed is unimportant. Do what you have wanted to do anyway. You will find it a tremendous learning experience, and you will learn more about your hidden talents.

By: Martin from NY

Martin from NY — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:08:17 +0000

I am interested in becoming a Radiation Therapist in order to make a living along with the hopes of being able to save some lives by education the patients on alternative health options.

My question is, is Radiation Therapist a dangerous job in your opinion?

What are the top careers to steer away from if you want to maintain vibrant health?

By: jasmyn

jasmyn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:02:14 +0000

cool peeps… thanks for the direct labs info.. and the dr ritamarie… also.. i haven’t used them yet cause i haven’t had the money.. bowen labs … think they are based in fla.. they are supposed to have the most accurate tests for invasive microbes.. lyme, babesia,, and such… i plan to use them when i feel that i am closer to beating the lyme off… they measure the bacterial load… i have had many rashes in my life… some were do to lyme and co infections.. some were due to my enviroment.. one i had for almost an entire year was due to cashews and pistachios.. try eliminating stuff right down to soap you’re currently using and then add back in .. bless each and everyone who has responded here.. and kevin and annmarie .. you two are awesome

By: Pamme

Pamme — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:31:17 +0000

Kevin,
what are the names of those tests you mentioned? I’m actually going in for blood work next week with a referral from a doctor from True North. Some of those tests you mentioned he did not request, and I’d like to talk with him about them. Can you list them for us?
Thanks!

By: pyrrah

pyrrah — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:06:11 +0000

It seems many others have the same question as me. Where do I find a “knowledgable practitioner?” Do you use an MD or a holistic/naturopathic doctor? I only recently discovered Direct Labs and realized that I can omit my general practitioner, who will not order lab work based on my requests, and simply have them done myself. However, I do need someone to decipher the results and help me chart a course of action. I’m sure many people are like myself and have had no success with standard western medicine practioners.

By: Stacey Hicks Stoianov

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:36:35 +0000

Ok, I agree with you 100 percent and have had blood tests – but maybe the wrong ones? Everything was good/normal. Just one question – please, please just tell me WHERE on Earth I can find such a thing as a “good practitioner”?
With a rash for a year on almost my entire body, and after seeing 3 Georgia doctors I still have no answers. I saw one naturopath (skeptical) who I drove 4 hrs to see in ATL. I saw one “integrated” specialist who’s ideas conflicted with the naturopath’s. And I saw one chiropractor/holistic nutritionist in Savannah who did muscle testing, treated me for “maybe” leaky gut with a few supplements, but nothing ever came of it and here I am back in Bulgaria where heaven knows I’m not getting any help, and wondering what in the world I can do!? I’m willing to visit other parts of Europe, any State, I just want an authentically GOOD PRACTITIONER.

By: Chey

Chey — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:28:20 +0000

So what I am going to do is to start or stop spending money on supplements until I get tested.I work at a supplement store.