Name: Weight Loss Hormones Test + Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis + Omega-3 Test + 60-Minute Health Coaching Call
SKU: 3209
Price: 877.00 USD
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Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

By examining your mineral imbalances the HTMA looks at the deeper underlying root causes, which are keeping you from feeling well again. This lab also helps you discover your heavy metal toxicity and mineral levels.

Because of its price and comprehensive assessment, the HTMA is my personal choice for getting started in Functional Medicine lab testing. You can complete the lab right at home by taking just a few snippets of hair from the back of your head.

Simple At Home Test

All labs at StephenCabral.com were specifically chosen for ease of use. That means I can mail out these labs anywhere in the US and they can be completed by you the same week right at home.

And that translates to better compliancy, faster results, and happier healthier clients.

So, after you get Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test kit, all you have to do is follow the simple instructions, use a clean pair of scissors and cut a few snips of hair. After that, you just place it in the prepaid envelope and mail it to the lab.

All at-home lab tests take 3-4 weeks to get the results back after you’ve mailed them in. At that time you will receive a full PDF of your Personalized Wellness Plan, which includes:

Customized Nutritional Supplement Plan
Dietary Guidance
Detoxification Methods
Lifestyle Changes
Sleeping Tips
Stress Reduction Techniques
Goal Setting Formula Sheet
Progress Report Tracking
Private FB Support Group Access

Health Coaching Call

Plus, included in this package you’ll receive a coaching call with one of Dr. Cabral’s Certified Health Coaches to review your Personalized Wellness & Weight Loss Plan.

It’s Time to Take back control of your health & body!

FAQ

We will mail you lab test kit out to you within 48 hours of your purchase (M-F).
Coaching calls are scheduled for approximately 3-4 weeks after you complete and mail in your lab kit.
Your personalized health recommendations do not include the cost of recommended food lists or products.
Health coaching calls are completed by Dr. Cabral’s personally certified Holistic Health Coaching Team.
During your health coaching call you will receive an explanation of your labs, as well as a specific plan for you.
After your consultation is over you will be sent a private link from your health coach for additional bonus reports
Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits conferred by any foods or supplements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Omega-3 Inflammation

Did you know there’s an at-home Functional Medicine test that allows you to look deeper in your cardiovascular health from an inflammatory standpoint.

What Are Your Levels of Inflammation?

What this simple blood drop card looks for is your levels of inflammation based on Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats.

The higher your Omega-6s vs Omega-3s the more prostaglandin series 2 activity (PGE2) is running rampant in your body (think inflammation).

The ideal ratio is estimated at 2/3:1 Omega-6s to Omega-3s, but from a health standpoint you’re looking for a 5:1 or better ratio.

Here’s my favorite part of this lab –

Research shows that if you have a 9% or greater saturation rate in your blood of Omega-3s, then you’re 90% less likely to die from sudden cardiac death.*

(Please re-read that line above – it’s an amazing statistic.)

The reason why this statistic exists is because plaque or cholesterol does not tell the whole picture.

And that’s because if your arteries can’t expand due to inflammation (too much Omega-6s) then you’re far more likely to have a cardiovascular event.

So, by increasing your Omega-3 levels to balance your Omega-6s your overall cardiovascular and health profile should improve.

This same test can be used to help inflammatory muscle/joint pain, skin, nervous system issues, energy, mood, and much more…

Here’s the best part of this lab –

Research shows that if you have a 9% or greater saturation rate in your blood of Omega-3s, then you’re 90% less likely to die from sudden cardiac death.*

The reason why this statistic exists is because plaque or cholesterol does not tell the whole picture.

And that’s because if your arteries can’t expand due to inflammation (too much Omega-6s) then you’re far more likely to have a cardiovascular event.
So, by increasing your Omega-3 levels to balance your Omega-6s your overall cardiovascular and health profile should improve.

This same test can be used to help inflammatory muscle/joint pain, skin, nervous system issues, energy, mood, and much more…

Personalized Medicine at It’s Best

Using a fairly inexpensive lab like this that you can do right at home, is what I consider the future of personalized medicine.

It’s important to take control of your own health.

Completing an at-home mail-in test like this Omega-3 test is something I recommend to many of the people I care for in my practice and something you may want to look into for yourself…

And, if you’re currently suffering from any cardiovascular, mood, skin, pain, or inflammation based health concern, I highly recommend completing this lab today.

Either way, I did want to make sure you knew it existed and how to access this information if you or a family member could benefit from it.

You can test your Omega-6/Omega-3 profile levels using an at-home blood spot card and mailing it in. 3 weeks after you mail it in, I will have your results and be able to email you the results with Dr. Cabral’s recommendations.

Dr. Cabral’s Omega-3 recommendations will include 3 levels of supplementation based on what you are currently taking for nutritional supplements and how much omega-6/Omega-3 foods you currently consume. The reason for this is that many people with a low ratio or Omega-3 to Omega-6s are actually just mistakenly eating too many high Omega-6 foods.

After you get your personalized Omega profile recommendations you will then be able to decide for yourself what level of supplementation vs. food is right for you based on your lab results and current lifestyle. This is personalized natural medicine at its best!

SAMPLE REPORT

For More Details Watch the Video Below

Weight Loss Testing Package

Losing weight has less to do with the amount of calories you eat or how much you exercise, and everything to do with hormone balance, cortisol levels, and metabolism.

By looking at the hidden inflammatory triggers and hormone imbalances we can discover what is holding you back from the body you want and the results you deserve.

All at-home lab tests take 3-4 weeks to get the results back after you’ve mailed them in. At that time you will receive a full PDF of your Personalized Wellness Plan, which includes:

Sample Meal Plans
Meal Plan Templates
Food Shopping Guide
Detoxification Methods
Lifestyle Changes
Sleeping Tips
Stress Reduction Techniques
Customized Nutritional Supplement Plan
Progress Report Tracking
Follow Up Recommendations

Weight Loss Coaching Call

Plus, included in this package you’ll receive a coaching call with one of Dr. Cabral’s Certified Health Coaches to review your Personalized Wellness & Weight Loss Plan.

Take back control of your health & body!

What is Included in the Profile?

Estradiol (E2)

At optimal physiological levels in women promotes a healthy distribution of fat in hips, thighs, breasts, and subcutaneously. However, in excess, and in the absence of progesterone, estrogen predisposes to unhealthy surplus weight gain in these tissues. Men generally have much lower levels of estradiol and higher testosterone, which is responsible for greater muscle mass and less fat distribution in areas of the body normally seen in women. In overweight men testosterone levels drop and estrogens rise leading to the same problematic weight gain in the hips, thighs, and breasts (referred to as gynecomastia) as seen in women.

Progesterone (Pg)

In addition to its primary role in attenuating the effects of excess estrogen in the body by downregulating estrogen receptors, aids weight management by acting as a natural diuretic. Its natural calming effects in the brain may also reduce stress-related overeating and food cravings. As a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, progesterone counteracts the effects of mineralocorticoid activation, which include the stimulation of fat cell formation, increased body weight, and release of inflammatory cytokines. However, excessive supplementation with progesterone to higher than normal levels can increase appetite and also slow the rate of food emptying from the stomach and moving through the digestive tract, causing slower digestion and bloating.

Testosterone (T) and DHEA-S (DS)

These are androgens that increase lean muscle mass and metabolic rate. As androgen levels decline, muscle mass also decreases with a corresponding increase in adiposity. Low androgens can also reduce vitality and tolerance for exercise. Weight gain itself, with its resulting hormone imbalances, can trigger a drop in testosterone as the aromatase enzyme within fat tissue converts androgens to estrogens. In men this contributes to a female-type body fat distribution, including breast tissue development. In women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), high testosterone and DHEA are linked to insulin resistance and weight gain, particularly in the abdomen.

Cortisol (C)

Imbalances can create problems with blood sugar control, sleep patterns, appetite, food cravings, and tolerance exercise. Under stress, excessive cortisol production particularly in concert with insulin, promotes fat storage in abdominal adipose tissue. This visceral type of fat is closely associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome and thus more hazardous to health. Chronically elevated cortisol is a known risk factor for pre-diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Elevations, even within the high-normal range, are linked with hypothyroidism, low metabolic rate and obesity. Hypothyroidism is linked to elevated cortisol and can also be a consequence of oral estrogen therapy, which increases the production of binding proteins that reduce thyroid hormone bioavailability

Vitamin D (D2, D3)

Deficiency is common in obesity and particularly associated with hyperinsulinemia and visceral fat. Whether by cause or effect, identifying and correcting vitamin D3 deficiency may improve insulin sensitivity

Fasting Insulin (In)

Fasting nsulin when elevated, is a marker of insulin resistance which precedes metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and type 2 diabetes. Increased levels, particularly in concert with cortisol lead to central obesity and increased inflammatory and other cardiovascular disease markers. Hyperinsulinemia also contributes to decreased testosterone levels in men, but increased testosterone and decreased ovulation in women.

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

This marker is an indirect measure of the average circulating glucose levels over the previous three months. An HbA1c of more than 6% is predictive of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk.

Hormone Weight Gain Connection

Estrogen/progesterone imbalance: weight gain in hips, thighs; water retention; low thyroid/metabolism

Testosterone/DHEA imbalance: decreased lean muscle, low metabolic rate; abdominal obesity

Cortisol imbalance: increased appetite, sugar cravings, and belly fat; inhibits thyroid and metabolism

Vitamin D3 deficiency: hyperinsulinemia; visceral fat

TSH elevated: hypothyroidism, low metabolic rate, obesity

Fasting Insulin: insulin resistance, abdominal obesity

HbA1c: predictive of type 2 diabetes

To date this is the most comprehensive Functional Medicine lab test to find out the underlying root causes of why you gain weight and can’t keep the weight off!

SAMPLE REPORT:

For More Details Watch the Video Below

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