Karen Christensen

Living Balance Nutrition is your partner in healthy living! Owner Karen Christensen will help you determine your diet and lifestyle needs so you can look and feel your very best. Information is key to making correct choices.

1. General Health Screening

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

$35.00

"A complete blood count is a measure of the various cells within the blood. Red blood cells and hemoglobin are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body and carbon dioxide out of the body. The red blood cell count is the absolute number of red blood cells in the blood. A high level can be associated with problems with cardiovascular function, tobacco abuse, stress, high altitude or dehydration. A low count may indicate anemia, or problems with bone marrow or kidney function.

The complete blood count or "CBC" can be very helpful to assess for the end result of serious nutrient deficiencies. In fact, one of the most common finding of severe iron deficiency is anemia.

White blood cells are part of the immune system and are responsible for fighting off infection. In terms of immune system activation, the white blood count should be within the reference range, unless, of course, there is active infection. There are several types of white blood cells, each with a specific job to do in terms of fighting off threats to the body.

Neutrophils are involved in fighting off bacterial and other infections and are elevated in tissue injury, inflammation, stress, certain metabolic conditions, metastatic cancer and in response to some medications.

Lymphocytes identify foreign substances in the body and produce antibodies against them. Monocytes are increased in response to infection, particularly infection with viral or parasitic agents. They can also be increased in response to chronic infection, inflammatory bowel disease, leukemia and certain cancers.

Eosinophils are typically involved with allergies and parasitic infections. Basophil levels can be elevated in conditions involving inflammation and allergic reactions.

Platelets are involved in the process of blood clotting. When a blood vessel is damaged, platelets clump together and help to initiate clotting. Abnormal platelet counts are found in a number of blood-related and autoimmune diseases."- Dr. Alan Hopkins

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

$35.00

ABO and Rh (Blood Type)

$35.00

Calcium

$39.00

Celiac Disease Comprehensive

$349.00

GGT

$49.00

LDH Total

$39.00

Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

$139.00

Phosphate, as Phosphorus

$39.00

Urinalysis

$39.00

Bundle - CBC + CMP (SAVE 25%!)

$49.00

The complete blood count or "CBC" can be very helpful to assess for the end result of serious nutrient deficiencies. In fact, one of the most common finding of severe iron deficiency is anemia.

Eosinophils are typically involved with allergies and parasitic infections. Basophil levels can be elevated in conditions involving inflammation and allergic reactions.

ADVANCED BIOMARKERS: BUN, Creatinine, eGFR

Your kidneys are vital organs that filter waste and water from your bloodstream and excrete them as urine. They also help to regulate our body's electrolytes including sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. Creatinine and urea (blood urea nitrogen or BUN) are two waste products that your kidneys filter out and excrete in the urine. When the kidneys are not functioning optimally, levels of BUN and creatinine can build up causing elevated levels of these biomarkers. eGFR stands for estimated glomerular filtration rate and is a mathematical calculation that takes into account muscle mass to "estimate" proper kidney function. If the eGFR is less than 60 ml/min then this is an indication of significant diminished function that needs to be further evaluated. Ideally, we like to see eGFR >100 ml/min.

People with mild or even moderate diminished kidney function typically do not experience symptoms; therefore, kidney biomarker evaluation may be the only indication that the kidneys are not functioning well.

ADVANCED BIOMARKERS: AST, ALT, ALP, TBili

The liver performs over 500 vital functions. Some of the most important functions include its role in carbohydrate and protein metabolism, production of blood clotting factors, storage of vitamins and minerals, the formation and secretion of bile, and the breakdown of potentially harmful substances like alcohol, certain medications, and other toxins.

Biomarkers that reflect liver function are used to detect disease or damage to the liver or bile ducts. Bile ducts are small drainpipes that carry bile (a digestive fluid) from the liver to the gallbladder and from the gallbladder to the small intestine. If a duct becomes blocked, by a gallstone or tumor, waste can build up in the bile duct system and in the bloodstream.

These liver markers can elevate with a number of conditions. One I commonly see in my practice is fatty liver. If a person has belly fat, this same fat can deposit in the liver and damage liver cells. Damage to liver cells can be picked up with these biomarkers. Other common reasons for liver enzyme elevation are alcoholism and certain medications - statins, and sometimes, high dose niacin and long term use of NSAIDS (think motrin, ibuprofen). Liver enzymes can also elevate with infections, auto-immune hepatitis, and liver cancer.

Tip: If you have known liver disease or kidney disease or are taking blood pressure medication or potassium supplements, it is recommended you follow these biomarkers every 3-4 months. If you consistently indulge in alcohol, or routinely take over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) for pain, high dose niacin or statins, you should also cautiously monitor your liver function.

ADVANCED BIOMARKERS: Albumin, Total Protein, Globulin

The liver makes and stores protein. A good way to check the overall health of the liver is to see if the liver proteins are normal. If these numbers are very low, there may be malnutrition or liver damage. It is common to see low protein levels in alcoholics or in people who have long-standing liver disease.

Total protein is made of two principal biomarkers - albumin and globulin. Albumin usually is 60% of all of the total protein, leaving about 40% to globulin.

Elevated albumin is uncommon but can be seen with hemoconcentration (look for high hemoglobin and hematocrit). Low albumin levels are much more common. This usually results from decreased production due to liver disease or acute inflammation! That is right, albumin is a NEGATIVE inflammatory marker, meaning with inflammation albumin levels will sometimes go down!

Malnutrition and maldigestion can also result in lower albumin levels. Addison's disease and protein nephropathy (kidney disease) are less common causes of lower levels of albumin due to albumin wasting in the urine (they pee out too much protein.)

As I stated earlier, about 40% of all total protein is made up of globulins. Ever heard of immunoglobulins? That's right our immune system proteins are included in this measurement.

High levels of globulin (with a normal albumin) can be seen commonly in chronic inflammation, infection, and some cancers (plasma cell, lymphomas, multiple myelomas). Other less common elevations of globulin (with normal albumin) occur with parasites, immune-mediated diseases, and pregnancy."- Dr. Alan Hopkins

Bundle - Calcium and Phosphate

$49.00

2. Thyroid Hormones

Free T3

$35.00

Free T4

$35.00

TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

$35.00

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

$50.00

Thyroglobulin Antibodies

$50.00

Thyroid Bundle 1 - TSH, free T3, free T4, thyroglobulin antibodies, and thyroid peroxidase antibodies

$179.00

Thyroid Bundle 2 - TSH, Free T3, and Free T4

$89.00

Speciality Test - Total T4

$35.00

Specialty Test - Iodine Serum, Plasma

$59.00

Specialty Test - Reverse T3

$119.00

3. Female Sex Hormones

Estradiol

$50.00

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - Blood Test

$40.00

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

$40.00

Progesterone

$35.00

Total Testosterone

$59.00

Total, Free and Bioavailable Testosterone w/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin

$99.00

Bundle - FSH + LH (SAVE 25%!)

$59.00

Bundle - Estradiol + Progesterone (SAVE 20%!)

$69.00

Speciality Test - DHEA-S

$50.00

Speciality Test - Estrone

$79.00

Speciality Test - IGF-1

$99.00

Speciality Tests - Pregnenolone

$159.00

4. Male Sex Hormones

Estradiol (Mens)

$50.00

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - Blood Test (Mens)

$40.00

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) (Mens)

$40.00

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

$49.00

Total Testosterone (Mens)

$59.00

"Testosterone is secreted by the testes and to a lesser degree by the adrenal glands. It is the primary male sex hormone. Testosterone levels show a diurnal variation with the highest levels detected in the early morning and the lowest in the evening. In healthy men, testosterone levels decrease at a rate of about one percent per year as men age. Experts estimate that approximately 20% of men have low testosterone levels by the time they are 50 years old.

Low testosterone can cause many symptoms

Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence – Libido, or sexual desire, is a complex process and can be affected by many factors including medications, depression, stress, anxiety, illness and body image to name a few. Testosterone is the primary hormone affecting the libido and low levels are associated with decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and impotence.

Mental Functioning - Testosterone levels influence mental functioning. In the brain, testosterone is thought to affect attention, memory, and spatial ability. Some researchers believe there is a relationship between low testosterone levels and poor cognitive functioning and some further believe the relationship between low testosterone and decline in cognitive function may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

Mood – Decreased testosterone has been associated with depression, anxiety, and irritability.

Increased Abdominal Fat - Some men who have an increased BMI due to an increased amount of adipose tissue, particularly abdominal fat, have decreased level of testosterone.

Physical Energy Level, Physical Endurance – Low testosterone levels are associated with a decrease in energy and a decrease in physical endurance.

Bone Health - Testosterone also plays a role in maintaining strong bones. Low testosterone levels are associated with low bone mineral density and an increased risk for osteoporosis.

Strong Muscles - Muscle mass and strength decline with decreasing testosterone levels. " - Dr. Alan Hopkins

Total, Free and Bioavailable Testosterone w/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (Mens)

$99.00

Speciality Test - DHEA-S (Mens)

$50.00

Speciality Test - Pregnenolone (Mens)

$159.00

Speciality Test - IGF-1 (Mens)

$99.00

5. Fat Hormones

Adiponectin

$99.00

Leptin

$99.00

6. Stress Hormones

AM Cortisol

$50.00

Speciality Test - Adrenocortex Stress Profile

$349.00

7. Sugar Metabolism and Diabetes Screening

Fasting Glucose

$25.00

Fasting Insulin

$35.00

Hemoglobin A1c

$35.00

SAVE 20% - Bundle - Fasting Glucose, Fasting Insulin, Hemoglobin A1c

$79.00

Speciality Test - 2 Hour Glucose Tolerance Test

$199.00

8. Cholesterol & Heart Health

Basic Fasting Lipid Panel

$35.00

Lp(a): Otherwise known as Lipoprotein A!

$50.00

Speciality Test - ADMA/SDMA

$99.00

Speciality Test - F2-Isoprostanes/Creatinine

$149.00

Speciality Test - Lp-PLA2 Activity

$79.00

Speciality Test - Myeloperoxidase

$99.00

Speciality Test - Oxidized LDL

$99.00

9. Inflammatory Markers

ANA with reflex

$35.00

$25.00

ESR

$25.00

High-sensitivity CRP

$40.00

Homocysteine

$75.00

Uric acid

$35.00

Bundle - High-sensitivity CRP, Homocysteine, CK, Uric acid (SAVE 25%)

$130.00

10. Nutrients

CoQ10

$99.00

Ferritin

$35.00

Magnesium

$49.00

Methylmalonic Acid

$89.00

Selenium

$99.00

Serum Copper

$59.00

Total Iron

$35.00

Vitamin B12

$35.00

Vitamin B9 (folate)

$35.00

Vitamin D

$59.00

Zinc

$59.00

Bundle - Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D (SAVE 20%!)

$88.00

11. Food Tolerance

Food Safe 95 Sensitivity IgG4 Plus Candida

$349.00

Food Sensitivity Test Kit - IgG Food Explorer

$485.00

GI Effects Comprehensive Profile - by Genova

$799.00

GI Effects Fundamentals by Genova

$499.00

GI Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP)

$429.00

GI Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP) + Zonulin

$499.00

GI360™ Profile

$599.00

Intestinal Permeability Asssessment - Genova's Leaky Gut Test

$199.00

SIBO - 2 hour - by Genova

$299.00

12. Genetic Testing

Apo E4

$250.00

MTHFR DNA Mutation

$250.00

13. Exposure Testing

Arsenic

$99.00

Lead

$99.00

Mercury

$99.00

Mold Allergy Panel

$250.00

RBC Copper

$99.00

Bundle - Arsenic, Lead, Mercury (SAVE!)

$250.00

14. Functional Medicine Tests

GI Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP)

$429.00

GI Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP) + Zonulin

$499.00

Speciality Test - DUTCH Hormone Testing, complete

$499.00

Speciality Test - DUTCH Hormone Testing, Complete Plus

$650.00

Food Safe 95 Sensitivity IgG4 Plus Candida

$349.00

Food Sensitivity Test Kit - IgG Food Explorer

$485.00

GI Effects Fundamentals by Genova

$499.00

GI Effects Comprehensive Profile - by Genova

$799.00

GI360™ Profile

$599.00

SIBO - 2 hour - by Genova

$299.00

Intestinal Permeability Asssessment - Genova's Leaky Gut Test

$199.00

Metabolomix (formerly called "ONE") Optimal Nutritional Evaluation by Genova

$489.00

Urine Organic Acids - by Mosaic Diagnostics

$489.00

Oxidative Stress Profile - by Genova

$389.00

Urine amino acids - by Genova

$389.00

Myco-Tox Profile - MOLD EXPOSURE by Mosaic Diagnostics

$489.00

ToxDetect - Non-Metal Chemical Profile by Mosiac

$399.00

Urine elements profile - by Genova

$299.00

Hair Heavy Metals - by Mosaic Diagnostics

$299.00

Glyphosate Test Your Home Water Supply - by Mosaic Diagnostics

$189.00

Glyphosate Test - by Mosaic Diagnostics

$189.00

Total Mycotoxin Panel | RealTime Labs

$399.00

Urine Toxic Metals | Doctor's Data

$169.00

Transformation Panel + DUTCH

$1,699.00

Environmental Hepatic Detox Profile from Doctors Data

$230.00

IgE Allergy Explorer™

$249.00

15. Popular Lab Panels

Sex & Energy Panel

$449.00

Thyroid Evaluation Panel

$129.00

Must-Have Essential Labs Panel

$99.00

Weight Loss & Optimal Metabolism Panel

$379.00

Complete 5 Pillars Anti-Aging Panel

$1,749.00

Inflammation Panel

$179.00

Healthy Blood Vessels – The Advanced Lipid Panel with Lp(A)!

$175.00

Nutrients and Omega 3 Panel

$399.00

Advanced Lipid Panel Plus+

$399.00

Testosterone and Prostate Health Panel

$169.00

Keto Lab Panel

$299.00

Brain Optimization Panel

$499.00

Nutritional Health Awareness Panel

$399.00

Healthy Women's Lab Panel

$599.00

Diabetes Awareness Panel

$229.00

Immune Panel

$299.00

Advanced Lipid Panel (includes Lp(a))

$175.00

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