{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Blood Analysis, what does it mean?","description":"Today we talked with Chris Edwards, founder and owner of Tricore Wellness, about blood analysis testing.  What does it all mean?? We begin our conversation with the difference between \u201cclinical\u201d results and \u201cfunctional\u201d results.  In striving for optimal health and wellness, what lifestyle changes can we do to improve our blood test results and prevent progression of disease?  We look specifically at four blood test measures: Blood Glucose, A1c, Vitamin D, and Triglycerides. Chris explains each test and explains how diet and exercise approaches can quite effectively improve blood testing results.  We also discuss Alcat testing: a food sensitivity test that shows low grade inflammation that can build over time, often causing digestive distress.  Chris explains that by knowing which foods we are sensitive to, we can replace them with foods that are more tolerable and reduce inflammatory responses.  Lastly, we review CNA testing. CNA testing includes a micronutrient test and an antioxidant protection Assay.  Micronutrient testing measure essential vitamins and nutrients we may be deficient in.  Chris explains that this test is a reflection of long-term nutrient status and not just a \u201csnapshot\u201d as is seen in serum nutrient tests.  The Antioxidant Protection Assay tells us what type of antioxidants one\u2019s body responds to most efficiently.  Chris explains what steps one can take following testing to optimize one\u2019s health and wellness.  Chris Edwards is a Fitness and Wellness Professional with over 18 years of experience specializing in personal fitness and wellness management.  Chris is a graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University with a B.S. in Business Management, with a concentration in Sports Management.  He holds multiple certifications and achievements in the fitness and wellness industry and is an accomplished competitive powerlifter with a 1607 lbs. Raw Pro Total! As managing director, Chris specializes in business strategy & development, app-services integration, processes optimization, and program development.  Tricore Wellness delivers high end fitness, nutrition and recovery services in a hybrid model.  By blending in-person services with custom branded application services, this wellness company is able to provide clients with the 360-degree wellness ecosystem they deserve.  Tricore Wellness service page: https:\/\/tricorewellness.com\/wellness-services\/ Tricore Wellness blood testing page: https:\/\/tricorewellness.com\/nutrition\/clinical-nutrition\/blood-         testing\/ Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tricorewellness Instagram:  @tricorewellness Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/tricore-wellness   ","author_name":"The SpelLIFE Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.aeuphoriclivingfoundation.org\/podcast","html":"