Trail of Nature

           Holistic Nutritional
Counseling
               


                  Nancy A. Whisker, MS, CMTA, FDN

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FDN

What Is FDN?

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition is a holistic discipline that uses functional lab assessments with individual Metabolic Typing to identify imbalances, dysfunction and underlying conditions of many common health complaints.  FDN seeks to uncover the root cause of health issues and uses proven, naturopathic, therapeutic protocols to restore balance and function to the body.

Learn how to find the underlying causes of:

  • Weight gain and weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches, migraines
  • Indigestion, bloating, gas
  • Heartburn/reflux
  • Depression, anxiety, mood changes
  • PMS, hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstruation
  • Sleep problems
  • Food cravings
  • Low sex drive
  • ADD and ADHD
  • Allergies & Asthma
  • Skin Conditions
  • Adrenal Fatigue
  • Arthritis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Blood sugar imbalances
  • Inflammation and pain
  • Diarrhea and constipation
  • Yeast overgrowth and Candida infections
  • Mental fogginess, lack of focus
  • Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Crohn's and Celiac diseases
  • Autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • And the list goes on.....
How Is This Done?

1. The investigation begins with a health history. This involves completing several in depth forms and questionnaires that will provide a picture of where you are and how you got here.


2. Diet - You've heard the saying, "You are what you eat." Your diet is the foundation upon which your health is built. If you don't have a strong foundation, you won't be healthy. The next step is determining the right diet for you using Metabolic Typing.
 Read more about the Metabolic Typing Diet here.

3. Food Sensitivities - We'll identify and remove foods from your diet that are causing serious harm (and some of those symptoms you have) using the MRT Test. Read more here about the MRT Test.


4. Based on your health history, symptoms and what you are looking to accomplish, we'll decide what other tests to run to further our investigation and hunt for the root causes of your symptoms and malfunctions. Some of these tests may include:
    • HORMONES 

              Poor adrenal function is a common denominator in most health complaints and is implicated in all chronic degenerative diseases. The BH#205 Adrenal Stress Profile (saliva test) will assess 7 different steroidal hormones (Cortisol, DHEA, Estradiol, Estriol, Progesterone, Testosterone and Melatonin) and provide a picture of how well the adrenals glands are functioning, what the sex hormones and sleep hormone levels are, and how these hormone levels are connected to some of the symptoms you may be experiencing.  Read more about the BH #205 here.                                                  

    • DIGESTION & DETOXIFICATION 

              The BH #101 Metabolic Assessment Profile (urine test) measures protein digestion, lipid peroxide levels and liver function.  Read more about the BH #101 here.                                                                                                     

    • IMMUNE/GUT FUNCTION 

              This test assesses the condition of the gut and intestinal barrier and gives us clues as to what kind of shape the immune system is in. The BH#304 Intestinal Barrier Function is a saliva test used for this purpose.                                                                                

    • GI PATHOGEN SCREEN  

              The BH#401H stool test detects parasites, bacteria and fungi including H. Pylori (which is said to be present in more than 50% of the population). When the intestinal barrier is compromised, most likely there will be some kind of bug that has taken up residence. We'll find them and erradicate them.                          

    • HEAVY METAL TESTING 

              The HTMA is a Hair Analysis done through Trace Elements, Inc. If you've been exposed to chemical toxins, have mercury fillings or we suspect mineral imbalances, a simple hair test will be recommended. Heavy metal toxicity is a big stressor in the body and quite common these days due to the all the toxins in our environment and food supply. Read more about heavy metals here.

     

    What Happens After The Testing?

    After receiving and interpreting your test results, a 90 day health plan is developed just for you.  This personal plan will include our D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success Program.

            D - Diet
            R - Rest
            E - Exercise
            S - Stress Reduction
            S - Supplementation

    Recommendations will be made in each of these areas to help improve your health and restore balance.

    A phone or Skype consultation will be scheduled to go over all the test results and your easy to follow health plan will be explained. Over the next weeks and months we will chart your progress together and adjust your program as necessary.

    If you're ready to start feeling better and rebuilding your health then...........


    Let's Get Started!

    I'm sure you have some questions before you decide if this is right for you. And, quite frankly, I want to make certain that you know how the program works and have accurate expectations of what you will accomplish.

    That's why the very first step is to schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation. We'll determine together whether you have the motivation and commitment to make the necessary lifestyle and dietary changes to restore your health.
    So call or email me now. You have nothing to lose except your health complaints!


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