How to Order These Tests Yourself

Overall, optimizing your mental health and overcoming your depression really relies on having accurate data about your specific biochemistry.

And the above lab tests are a great way to learn about your body so that you can correct the underlying problems that are contributing to your depression.

You can go to your doctor and ask for them, but don’t be surprised if your doctor tells you they aren’t necessary and won’t order them for you.

You may have to put up a fight.

I’ve had to do that many times when I’ve requested different blood tests.

But if you’re not feeling well, it’s worth advocating for yourself.

Tell your doctor that you want a baseline assessment before taking medication.

Push back.

Remember, your doctor should be working for you.

If you get fed up, just “fire” your doctor and find a new one – one that will actually work with you and for you.

If all else fails and you can't find a doctor to run these tests, you can always just skip doctors completely and order the blood tests yourself, which can actually end up saving you a lot of time and hassle.

Discounted Labs, Lets Get Checked and Walk-In Lab are three reliable and trustworthy ways to do this online.

They provide direct access to blood tests from certified laboratories in the US, Canada, Europe and internationally. All blood tests are “direct-to-consumer”, meaning they allow you to pick and choose the blood tests you’d like, no doctor required.

Doctors shouldn’t have exclusive rights to information about your body anyway.

No one has a greater right to your blood test results than you do, and you should be able to access blood test results directly from the company you pay to run the labs.

Overall, there is no doubt that having direct access to blood testing, and direct access to your results, is an invaluable way for you to take control of your brain and mental health.

Great treatment starts with great testing, providing you with the information you need to put your health back into your own hands.

In summary, here are all the blood tests I recommend you test for:

Once you order the tests and get the results, you can find a naturopath, integrative or functional medical practitioner in your area, or book a consultation with me. I can help you accurately interpret your blood test results and determine the diet and lifestyle modifications that will effectively bring the results back into an optimal range.

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