Not only one of our favorite Bee Gees songs, but it is
February – the month of Valentine’s Day and love. A great way to express love
for yourself and for others is to be as healthy as you can be. Sometimes it can
be a challenge to control our own behaviors regarding food and lifestyle. It is
also worthwhile to encourage our friends and loved ones to pursue and to begin a
path to a healthier lifestyle. Susana and I are here to support you and your
loved ones on this journey. Show them your love is very deep and share the
love. We encourage you to utilize our referral program – you refer a new client
and they receive $50 off their initial consult and you receive 10% off your
next supplement purchase.
I had my own interesting digestive health experience this
past month that I would like to share with you. Please feel free to read it
below as we discuss the benefits of the GI-MAP test.
We will be out of the office February 14 - 29. Please
review your supplement supply to ensure you have enough. We will be sending out
another reminder next week. Please call or email Bernie for arrangements.
The GI-MAP – A Map of Your Gut Health
If you really want to know what is going on in your gut this
is the test we recommend. Current
research illustrates the close relationship between gut health and overall
health. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of
diet and other factors on health, including digestive, immune, metabolic and
neuroendocrine functions. Assessing your GI heath provides critical information
in determining the underlying causes of symptoms you may be experiencing.
The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) is unique in the field of
comprehensive stool testing. It relies exclusively on quantitative polymerase
chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi and more
by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested.
Here’s my story:
Through the past year I have been going through the process
of a dental implant. The last part of the process was making the final impression.
I am sure many of you have experienced the goop that they put in the metal tray
and stick in your mouth. I had two impressions, each lasting two minutes.
During that time, I was swallowing my saliva and likely some form of the
impression material and breathing in the fumes as well. The work was done
Friday morning.
By Saturday afternoon I was starting not to feel right and
by Sunday afternoon I had (to put it mildly and avoid TMI) a very upset and
unhappy digestive system. On Monday in the office I used my techniques to
figure out what was happening. I had no fever or other signs infection. My
conclusion based on my evaluation and research into the ingredients in the
impression material was a bio-chemical reaction to the materials.
I immediately started a supplement protocol to support
chemical detoxification. I improved a little on Tuesday and Wednesday, but
Susana threatened to take me to the doctor unless I did a stool test. So, I did
the GI-MAP on Thursday, as somewhat solid stools had returned, and I was
feeling a little better. By Friday I was feeling better and no longer showing
signs of the chemical sensitivity.
I got the GI-MAP results the following week. As I suspected
there were no signs of infection: no virus, parasites, pathogenic bacteria, or
fungus. However, my bacteria was out of balance. I was low on some of the good
bacteria, high on some of the bad bacteria, and even high on some of the
beneficial bacteria. I consulted with the doctor at the testing company and
gave him the full story. I wanted to be sure that it was not my own personal
bias influencing my evaluation. Sure enough, he confirmed that what he saw in
the test was likely a result of biochemical toxicity!
To learn more about the GI-MAP click here: https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/tests/gi-map
Our Love to You – 25% of all SHAPE Recommended Food
Products in February
We love the SHAPE ReClaimed program and so do our clients. We
have been seeing wonderful results with clients who have embraced the SHAPE
Total Health Transformation Program. During February we will be offering 25%
off all SHAPE recommended food products. This includes Stevia liquids and
powder, Celtic Sea Salt and spices, Inner Flavor dressings and sauces, and Ice
Chips candy. It’s a great time to stock up on these favorites!
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