Colds/Flu:
Overwhelming scientific evidence confirms that vitamin deficiencies are associated with disease processes and the overall condition of one’s health. Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies have been shown to suppress immune function and contribute to chronic degenerative processes such as arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This body of research has been reaffirmed by the Journal of the American Medical Association (June 19, 2002-Vol 287, No 23).

MicroNutrient Testing from SpectraCell Laboratories
SpectraCell Laboratories, Inc. is a CLIA accredited clinical laboratory that specializes in a MicroNutrient Test. This patented process resulted from 18 years of research at the University of Texas. The MicroNutrient Test measures how micronutrients are actually functioning within your patients’ white blood cells. These tests allow nutritional assessment of your patients for a broad variety of clinical conditions including arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular risk, diabetes, various immunological disorders, metabolic disorders and micronutrient deficiencies. Also offered by SpectraCell is a specialized profile of homocysteine, lipids and proteins to assess cardiovascular risk.

SpectraCell’s Tests Are More Advanced Than other Laboratory Tests
Before the introduction of the our tests, many diagnosis and risk assessments were based on clinical observation and measurements of static levels of certain nutrients in serum. Static serum levels are not always representative indicators for assessing cell metabolism and utilization.

SpectraCell’s MicroNutrient Test offers a unique means to scientifically assess the intracellular requirements of micronutrients that play an important role in overall health and wellness of your patients. Our tests measure the biochemical function of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, providing a powerful clinical assessment tool for your practice.

Our panels are designed to provide you with the most comprehensive nutritional analysis available. As the only lab that can offer a truly functional intracellular testing, SpectraCell also provides you with targeted nutrient repletion recommendations for those vitamins and minerals found to be deficient.

Immune Disorders

Diabetes

High Blood Pressure:  
Here are eight tips for lowering blood pressure and reducing or preventing a dependance on blood pressure drugs:

• Eat fewer calories. Lowering your bodyweight if it is too high is one key way to lower blood pressure.
• Avoid refined carbohydrates such as white flour and sugar., white potatoes, and sugar sweetened soft drinks and aspartame. All of these supply empty calories meaning they contain no nutrition and will be stored as bodyfat.
• Don’t drink more than 250ml of Beer or 120ml of wine or 30ml of spirits per day. Alcohol is a known blood pressure booster.
• Eat high fibre foods. Whole grain foods, fruits, vegetables etc. These foods contain nutrients that lower blood pressure. They will also make you feel more full and thus help with weight loss.
• Eat deep sea fish that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackeral and tuna. These fatty acids tend to relax arteru walls reducing blood pressure. They also make blood thinner and less likely to clot.
• Emphasie foods high in magenesium, pottasium and calcium. On the list: nuts, seeds, green leafy vegies, legumes, whole grains, tofu, bananas, oranges, apples, avocados and melons.
• Stop smoking
• Engage in regular aerobic exercise for 30 to 40 mins 3-4 times a week. Such exercise has been shown to lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks.