Ep.24 Naturopathic Doctor Justin Gallant and JB sit down for a live interpretation of his blood panel

If you have ever wondered what the difference between a GP and and ND this episode can give you some insight!

Time Stamps:

Measurements: 

• 3:37 -  Glucose measurements: fasted glucose and HBA1C
• 11:00 - Calcium
• 11:00 - Vitamin D & Calcium
• 21:30 - Magnesium
• 21:10 - High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
• 25.30 - Reynolds Risk Score
• 27:15 - Iron
• 35:00 - Protein before bed
• 37:12 - B12
• 41:19 - Creatine Kinase (muscle inflammation measure) 
• 42:25 - Liver enzymes 
• 45:14 - DHEA
• 46:50 - Testosterone
• 50:55 - Insulin
• 56:50 - Zinc/Copper
• 57:49 - CBC - Blood counts and cell morphology 
• 1:00:55 - Evidence of COVID in bloodwork? 

Supplements: 

• 1:02:30 - Glutathione and NAC
• 1:04:22 - Resveratrol
• 1:05:25 - CoQ10
• 1:07:45 - RLA, R-Lipoic Acid 
• 1:09:25 - Arginine 
• 1:10:20 - STAY AWAY FROM COMMERCIAL "PRE-WORKOUTS"
• 1:11:35 - Supplements and strategies for boosting testosterone naturally

Dr. Justin gallant :

"If you are looking for a Naturopathic Doctor in Hamilton, Ontario who is a passionate and educated health detective, then you have come to the right place. I strive to optimize, educate, and guide you when it comes to your health. When a patient comes in, I make it my mission to determine the actual cause of their issues. I provide top-level healthcare. I care about my patients. I love teaching about how the body works so patients can understand why they are experiencing the symptoms they have and guide them to better health. I love analyzing blood work and I provide expert supplement and nutrition advice. Life is too short and precious to constantly be sick and tired of being sick and tired. "

Most people see their GP ( general practitioner) for yearly check ups, vaccines or maybe an unidentified rash or concerns about a mole. But if you try and ask your GP to help you with nagging fatigue, digestive issues, stress or weight management problems they will likely prescribe a medication or an over the counter drug to help the SYMPTOM.  Naturopathic doctors ask WHY you have the symptom and look at your blood work to become a "health detective" to help solve the root of the cause of the issue. Their focus is to help you thrive not just survive or mask issues with a bandaid approach.  We do realize that not all GP's act this way but with our experience, it is rare they have the time to sit down with you and go through all these little nuances to understand your lifestyle habits and how to improve in all aspects of life. Furthermore, Naturopaths get a VERY thorough list of levels to look at on your bloodwork panel compared to very few from the GP. 

After your bloodwork is interpreted Justin recommends supplements, diet changes and perhaps lifestyle changes like wor

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