Deep Dives
As you move toward the end of this course, we hope that you have not only gained a lot of knowledge and understanding about your body; we hope that your body has been able to show you its happiness! We hope that you have seen some of your symptoms greatly reduced. We hope that you are feeling more energy, more vitality, better brain function, better sleep, less pain, better digestion, more balanced weight, more balanced life, and much more. We hope your blood sugar is more stable and your immune system and hormone system are more balanced.
For some of you, you have made all of the progress you were hoping for. If this is the case, we offer big congratulations!
For others, you may have made only partial progress, or you may have identified areas that need further work. This is not uncommon! It has taken your body many years to get to where it was when you started this course. Unwinding things may be more complicated than this 8-week course.
There is no doubt that, regardless of how much progress you feel, your body is functioning differently with the tools you have given it. There is most definitely continued healing going on at those deep levels. This said, sometimes we need to take a deeper dive and look more closely at specifically what might be lying at the root of what ails you.
During this course, I have spoken and written a lot about specific health issues and where you might need to look further to get at the bottom of things.
If you feel that you may need to take a deeper dive to continue the process of uncovering and unwinding issues that are at the roots of your health, you are certainly not alone. We have found that, although most people make major progress by the end of their course, there are some people who have more complex issues that are only starting to be uncovered. The good news is that by doing all of the work you have done you have helped immensely to clean, clear, and clarify many things already.
Please don't give up. The answers are there. Please continue to work with your medical provider to get the help that you need. We have seen it take more time, in the more complex cases, even a couple of years, to fully get to the bottom of things and allow the body to complete its progress. The good news is that, in most cases, the answers are there and healing does happen. Continue to work with your medical provider. Keep your eyes on the prize. It won't happen without your attention, and with your attention and your patience, we have seen incredible things happen.
Further Testing for Deeper Dive:
Below is a list of specific testing that may be helpful for a deeper understanding of your health:
- Cardiovascular risk testing and inflammatory markers through Cleveland Heart Labs
- Omega fatty acids check
- CRP (C-reactive protein), Homocysteine (Inflammation)
- Fasting Insulin, Hemoglobin A1C, Fasting blood sugar
- Deep level thyroid testing: TSH, T4, Free T4, Free T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies
- Nutrient Testing (NutrEval by Genova)
- Heavy Metals Testing
- Mold Testing
- Toxic Load Testing
- Comprehensive Gut Evaluation (GI Map, Gut 360)
- Female and Male Hormone Testing (blood or saliva)
- Organic Acids Test (OAT)
- Genetic Testing for SNPs
Please note that this is a list of potential tests that could provide valuable insights into your health. It's important to consult with your medical provider or a functional medicine specialist to determine which tests are most appropriate for your specific situation.
For those considering a deeper dive, it's important to remember that finding the root causes of health issues is crucial for effective turnaround. While the process may take time, with commitment and support, significant progress can be achieved over a period of months or even years.