If you need further testing than what I offer in my office, I have teamed up with GREAT PLAINS Lab. I can ship out a test kit to you or you can come to the office. For blood samples, you must come the office. Some of the tests require urine or stool sample, and can be shipped to you. Tests include comprehensive hormones teasing, Vitamin D3, omega 3 fat ratio, gut health, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, chemical/pesticide load, and more. These tests are also beneficial for out of town health clients.
You can order health supplements from my online dispensary for 15% discount off retail pricing and free shipping on all orders over $50. Many of these supplements I carry in my office, but for your convenience, or if you live out of town, you can now order here. Just simply set up your personal account and order as needed.
One of the most important fats you need in your diet DAILY is OMEGA 3! This is one you don’t want to skimp on, ever! Omega 3 is a fat our brain needs to thrive and function properly. Our red blood cells need omega 3. We need to have strong red blood cell walls to protect the blood inside. Omega 3 is super important for heart health, super important for healthy promoting cholesterol numbers, and helps reduce inflammation. Our brain prefers the animal source of omega 3, with high EPA and DHA fat. These types of fats nourish the brain and you can only get this from animal sources, such as mackerel, wild caught salmon, herring, sardines, cod, grass fed beef and bison, and even egg yoiks have a small amount of omega 3 in them- omega eggs have even more. This is when the hens are fed flax seed and so they lay eggs rich in omega 3. Your red blood cells prefer vegetarian sources of omega 3, such as CHIA seeds (number 1), Ahi-Flower, walnuts. hemp seeds or hemp oil, flax seed (oil works best).
I get about 5,000 mg daily of omega 3, but it is recommended to get at least a minimum of 3,000 mg daily. Usually 1 gel tab is 1,000 mg.1 TBS chia seeds is about 1500 mg. 1/4 cup walnuts is 3,000 mg. Be careful with walnuts though. Eat them in moderation such as a couple times per week. The phytic acid can cause digestive issues. Its also best to soak your walnut for 4 hours then dry them, before eating
Omega 6 is also a healthy fat, but can also become an unhealthy fat. We need to have a proper ratio of omega 6 to omega 3. An improper ratio can cause major inflammation in the body. The average western diet contains an omega 6 vs omega 3 ratio of around 15:1, the suggested ratio should actually be closer to around 2:1 for optimal health.
Highest Omega-6 Foods:
Safflower
Grapeseed
Sunflower oil
Poppyseed oil
Corn oil
Walnut oil
Cottonseed oil
Soybean oil
Sesame oil
Most of these fat oils are healthy for you, but soybean and corn oil are not, this is where most people are getting too much omega 6. Most junk food, processed foods, and fast foods contain high amounts of corn and soybean oils. Canola is also another inflammatory oil you will want to avoid or have in only small amounts. Omega 6 is good for you in the right amount and the right kind of omega 6, but you don’t want it to go so high and your omega 3 to go so low, which is what usually happens when folks don’t understand the importance of omega 3. Beef, chicken, eggs, nuts and seeds are also great sources of omega-6 fatty acids. However, it’s important to opt for organic, unprocessed and non-GMO whole foods whenever possible to maximize the potential omega 6 benefits.
Make sure to not skimp on omega 3 in your diet and with supplements. Its non sustainable to eat wild caught fish everyday, and farm raised fish doesn’t give you the omega 3 your body needs, so omega 3 is really important to take in supplement form, and once you catch up don’t stop, as you will become deficient again before long. I carry A supreme omega in my office with a combination of fish, flax and borage oils. I also carry an Omega hp-d in my office that contains fish oil and D3 (D3 absorbs well with omega 3) and the omega hp-d contains a super high amount of EPA and DHA for brain health. Those with any type of brain disorder do well with this one- such as bi-polar, ADD, Schizophrenia, or those who think a lot, have high stress, will benefit from the high EPA DHA.
You can come to my office to pick up your omega 3 supplement or you can order from my online dispensary by creating a health client account from the link below.
