Biochemistry

Here are some examples of how we approach the ‘big three’ disease risks.

Cardiovascular disease

– common methods of calculating cholesterol levels can be quite misleading. We use a technique that precisely measures:

• Characteristics and nature of sub-particles of cholesterol to identify whether it is predominantly of the damaging or protective type
• Inflammation markers that indicate high susceptibility to arterial plaque
• Nutrients essential to cardiac health – fatty acid and B vitamin levels

Cancer

– of course, a healthy lifestyle plays a key role in prevention, but so do screening tests:

• Blood markers for prostate, breast, ovary
• Urine marker for bladder
• Nutrient levels – Vitamin D and antioxidants

Diabetes

– relying on measuring levels of blood sugar simply tells you after the fact - too late. Early-warning signs can and should be measured:

• Abnormal hormone levels
• Biomarker indicating control of blood sugar

Physical Assessment – two components;

• 1 hour comprehensive fitness assessment
• Physical examination

Diet Assessment – with the help of Scienta Health’s proprietary computer analysis, we analyze your 5-day diet log to identify eating habits and deficiencies in nutrient intake that powerfully influence your biochemistry and metabolism.

Stress Management Assessment – stress today is a ‘given’; most important is how you cope with it. We ask you to complete a computerized assessment to identify areas in which your coping strategies can be .

Initial Consultation - Your Program begins with an in-depth consultation (phone or in-person) with a senior physician, who discusses your health history, concerns, goals and the recommended specialized testing you may require in addition to the Foundation.

Testing - covering about 2 hours - takes place at Scienta Health Center (or may be arranged off-site). We will set you up with a secure online “Health File” and ask you to begin entering a detailed 5-to-7 day diet log using Scienta Health online Nutrition Profiler™. The fitness assessment will be arranged off site at a fully equipped professional facility. Other additional specialty tests will be arranged as required.

Results Review, Strategy Sessions - About 4 weeks later you return for an in-depth review of your Health Scorecard™ with two members of your Health Team (physician and naturopathic doctor). In 1 - 2 hours together, we explain your test results and implications and we jointly develop your Health Action Plan™. This plan takes into account your medical concerns, our new insights, your lifestyle and approach toward your health. (If you’re wondering why it takes a month after testing, we send test samples to leading labs worldwide for specialized processing using the latest in diagnostic science).

Coaching and Follow up - In the weeks following, your Health Team is available to guide you. We meet with you again 4-5 weeks later to review changes, improvements and any follow-on testing results. After that, you choose the level of care, coaching and support that meets your preference beyond the initial 3 month period provided in a Foundation program.