The usual testing will take an average of 1 ½ days. This will not, in most cases, be consecutive days. Some of these tests may take several days to complete, such as the chemical analysis. Therefore, your consultation with the physician for the summary of the test results will usually be scheduled for several weeks after testing. If there is a reason for earlier therapy, special arrangements may be made, depending on the urgency of the situation. The results of all lab tests and other exams will be reviewed and thoroughly discussed with you, the patient. Also, we routinely make copies of the test results for the patient’s information, and copies of all test results are available upon request. We realize that not many patients have x-rays, blood work, or any testing materials explained to them, therefore we discuss their health parameters after any testing or x-ray procedures we attain, and the patient will be provided with a copy at the time of the consult with the doctor.

Based upon the physician’s review of what these tests disclose, a personalized program is outlined. This will often involve significant alterations in the patient’s lifestyle toward better dietary habits (elimination of refined foods, such as white flour and sugar), as well as restricting coffee intake, and the total avoidance of most artificial preservatives and colorings. Cessation of smoking is recommended. We also encourage our patients to become involved in an active exercise program, such as walking one to two miles a day. Swimming and jogging are also excellent. Any type of exercise on a daily basis to get your pulse rate up and increase your circulation in invaluable and will markedly increase the benefits from any other healing approached you engage in, from nutritional supplements to micronutrient IV therapy.