You've been to doctor after doctor. You've described the fatigue, the brain fog, the weight that won't budge, the mood swings that feel completely out of your control...
And what do you get? "Your labs look normal."
But you know something isn't right. You feel it in your body every single day.
Here's the truth that most conventional doctors won't tell you: standard hormone testing only scratches the surface. Those "normal" results? They're looking at maybe 3-5 basic hormone markers when your body is actually producing and metabolizing dozens of different hormones in complex, interconnected ways.
What if I told you there are actually over 50 different functional testing options that can give you the real answers you've been searching for? Tests that look at how your hormones are being made, used, and broken down... not just whether they fall within some arbitrary "normal" range.
Why Standard Lab Tests Keep You Stuck
Most doctors order the same basic panel: TSH, maybe free T4, estradiol, and testosterone. That's it.
But here's what they're missing:
- How your hormones are actually being metabolized in your liver
- Whether your adrenals are truly supporting you or completely burned out
- How stress hormones are interfering with your sex hormones
- Whether your gut health is sabotaging your hormone production
- If toxic burden is blocking your hormone receptors
Think of it this way: if your car was running rough, would you only check the gas gauge? Of course not. You'd want to look at the engine, the transmission, the electrical system... everything working together.
Your hormones work exactly the same way. They're an intricate symphony, not isolated players.
The Functional Testing Revolution
Over the past decade, functional medicine has revolutionized how we assess hormone health. Instead of just looking at whether hormones are "in range," we can now see:
- Cortisol patterns throughout the entire day (not just one morning snapshot)
- How your body breaks down estrogen (crucial for cancer prevention)
- Whether your thyroid hormones are actually getting into your cells
- If insulin resistance is driving your hormone chaos
- How well your detox pathways are clearing old hormones
This is where the magic happens. This is where we find the root cause of why you've been struggling for years.
Blood, Saliva, and Urine: The Complete Picture
Different sample types tell us different stories:
Blood testing gives us the big picture - total hormone production, thyroid function, vitamin D status, and inflammatory markers. But blood only shows what's circulating, not necessarily what your cells are actually using.
Saliva testing shows us your active, bioavailable hormones - the ones actually doing work in your body. This is especially powerful for cortisol patterns and understanding your stress response.
Urine testing reveals the metabolic story - how your body is breaking down and eliminating hormones. This is where we catch problems that blood and saliva miss entirely.
Our Comprehensive Testing Approach
At Elev8 Your Health, we’ve partnered with a progressive, whole-body focused orthopedic surgeon who shares our passion for natural, root-cause solutions.
DUTCH Testing: The Gold Standard
The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is one of the most advanced hormone tests available. In one simple collection, we can see:
- All your sex hormones AND how they're being metabolized
- Your complete cortisol awakening response (4 measurements throughout the day)
- Neurotransmitter metabolites that affect mood and energy
- Organic acid markers showing B-vitamin and oxidative stress status
- Melatonin production (crucial for sleep and hormone balance)
This single test gives us insights that would require multiple conventional tests... and even then, we'd miss the metabolic picture entirely.
RBTI: The Mineral Foundation
RBTI (Reams Biological Theory of Ionization) testing looks at the mineral and pH balance that forms the foundation of all hormone production.
Your minerals are like the building blocks of hormones. If your calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium are out of balance, your hormones simply cannot function properly. RBTI testing shows us:
- Whether your body is in an anabolic (building) or catabolic (breaking down) state
- If mineral imbalances are blocking hormone production
- How well your body is managing stress at the cellular level
- What specific dietary changes will support your unique biochemistry
Whole Body Scans: The Complete View
Our whole body scanning technology gives us real-time insights into:
- Organ function and stress levels
- Toxic burden and detoxification capacity
- Nervous system balance
- Energy production at the cellular level
These scans help us see whether hormone imbalances are creating problems in other body systems... or if other issues are driving your hormone chaos.
Beyond Testing: Natural Treatment Options
Here's where our partnership becomes truly powerful. While I focus on the testing and natural protocols, Dr. Davis offers cutting-edge natural therapies that can dramatically accelerate your healing:
IV Therapy for Hormone Support
Targeted IV nutrition can provide the building blocks your hormones need while bypassing digestive issues that might be blocking absorption. We use IV therapy to:
- Deliver high-dose B vitamins crucial for hormone production
- Provide glutathione for detoxification support
- Restore minerals depleted by chronic stress
- Support cellular energy production
Peptide Therapy
Bioregulatory peptides are like text messages to your cells, telling them exactly how to function optimally. We use specific peptides to:
- Optimize growth hormone naturally
- Support thyroid function
- Improve insulin sensitivity
- Enhance sleep and recovery
Bio-Identical Hormone Support
When needed, our medical partner can provide bio-identical hormone therapy using natural, plant-derived hormones that match what your body produces. But unlike conventional hormone replacement, we use testing to determine exactly what you need and monitor how your body responds.
The Team Approach That Changes Everything
This is what sets us apart from the conventional medical model: we work as a team, looking at your body as a complete, interconnected system.
Instead of sending you to one specialist for thyroid, another for adrenals, and another for reproductive hormones, we coordinate your care. We share test results, discuss treatment options, and adjust protocols based on how your body responds.
You get the natural, functional approach you're looking for with the medical expertise and advanced therapies that can accelerate your results.
Common Functional Tests That Reveal Hidden Answers
While every person needs a customized testing approach, here are some of the most revealing options we use:
Comprehensive Thyroid Panels: TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, and selenium levels
Advanced Cortisol Assessment: 4-point salivary cortisol, cortisol awakening response, and DHEA-S
Sex Hormone Metabolites: How your body processes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
Insulin and Glucose Patterns: Fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1C, and glucose tolerance markers
Toxic Load Assessment: Heavy metals, environmental toxins, and mold exposure
Nutrient Status: B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 levels
Inflammatory Markers: C-reactive protein, homocysteine, and food sensitivity panels
When Standard Medicine Falls Short
If you've been told your hormones are "fine" but you still feel terrible, you're not crazy. You're not imagining it. And you're definitely not alone.
Standard ranges are based on disease prevention, not optimal function. Just because your TSH isn't high enough to indicate thyroid disease doesn't mean your thyroid is supporting your energy, metabolism, and mood optimally.
Functional testing looks at optimal ranges - the levels where people actually feel their best and function at their highest level.
Your Next Step: Real Answers, Real Solutions
After years of frustration and "normal" test results that don't match how you feel, you deserve testing that actually reveals what's happening in your body.
Our functional approach doesn't just identify imbalances - it gives us a roadmap for healing. When we understand exactly how your hormones are being produced, used, and eliminated, we can create targeted, natural protocols that address the root cause.
Whether you need mineral rebalancing, detoxification support, targeted nutrition, or advanced therapies like IV nutrition and peptides, we have the tools to help you feel like yourself again.
Ready to Get Real Answers?
If you're tired of being told everything is "normal" when you know it's not, I'm hosting a special "Elev8 Your Hormones LIVE: Natural Solutions for Energy, Weight & Wellness" class where I'll walk you through:
- The specific functional tests that reveal hidden hormone imbalances
- How to interpret results and create a targeted action plan
- Natural protocols that actually work for lasting hormone balance
- When and how to incorporate advanced therapies for faster results
This isn't another webinar full of generic advice. This is a live, interactive experience where you'll get specific, actionable strategies for your unique situation.
Your hormones don't have to be a mystery anymore. There are answers, and there are solutions that go far beyond "just live with it."
Ready to finally understand what's really happening in your body? Join us for the Elev8 Your Hormones LIVE class and discover the testing and natural solutions that can change everything.
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Your Labs Are Normal" But You Still Feel Awful? 2 Functional Tests That Actually Reveal What's Wrong
One of the biggest challenges in health today isn’t a lack of options — it’s too many disconnected ones.
People are offered supplements, drops, programs, IVs, shots, detoxes, and protocols — often without understanding how or why they fit together. When something works, it’s celebrated. When it doesn’t, people blame themselves or move on to the next thing.
But the body doesn’t work that way.
Healing — including sustainable weight loss — isn’t about finding the right product.
It’s about supporting the right systems, in the right order, at the right time.
It’s about supporting the right systems, in the right order, at the right time.
The Body Works as a System — Not a Set of Isolated Problems
Your metabolism doesn’t exist on its own.
Hormones don’t act independently.
Hormones don’t act independently.
Detox, digestion, stress, blood sugar, and nervous system regulation are all deeply intertwined.
For example:
- Chronic stress alters blood sugar and hormone signaling
- Poor detox slows metabolic efficiency
- Inflammation disrupts appetite cues and energy production
- Mineral imbalance affects cellular communication
When one system is overwhelmed, others compensate. Over time, that compensation becomes the “new normal” — even when labs look fine.
This is why people can be “doing everything right” and still feel stuck.
Why Products Aren’t the Problem — Context Is
High-quality supplements, botanical support, peptides, IV therapy, and targeted protocols can all be incredibly effective when used with intention.
The problem isn’t that these tools don’t work.
The problem is when they’re used without understanding the body they’re being given to.
Support works best when we ask:
- Can this body absorb it?
- Can it detox it?
- Can it regulate stress while using it?
- Is the nervous system in a state to respond?
Without that context, even good tools can feel disappointing.
How We Think About Support (and Why We’re So Intentional)
In our practice, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
We believe in strategic layering.
We believe in strategic layering.
That means:
- Assessing function first (hydration, minerals, stress load, detox capacity)
- Supporting the body where it’s blocked
- Then adding tools that enhance what the body is ready to do
This is why we use a combination of:
- Functional testing (like RBTI Biochemical Urine Test and bioenergetic scans)
- Clinical insight (labs, hormones, medical oversight)
- Targeted tools (supplements, drops, IV therapy, botanical support)
Each tool has a purpose. None of them stand alone.
Where Your Supplement Routine Fits In
As we move into the new year, many people are looking for metabolic reset, hormone balance, and sustainable weight support.
Programs like Young Living’s New Balance & Burn system are designed to support:
- blood sugar regulation
- metabolic signaling
- appetite awareness
- energy balance
When used appropriately, these tools can be incredibly helpful.
But they work best when:
- stress is addressed
- detox pathways are supported
- mineral balance is considered
- the nervous system isn’t in constant survival mode
That’s why we don’t approach weight loss as “burn more, eat less.”
We approach it as:
Help the body feel safe enough to release, regulate, and restore.
Balance & Burn isn’t a magic fix — it’s a supportive layer within a bigger picture.
Why We Use Multiple Toolkits (and How That Serves You)
You may notice we work with:
- Young Living
- DesBio
- Select Fullscript supplements
- IV therapy
- Peptides and hormone support (when appropriate)
This isn’t about selling products.
It’s about having the right tool for the right situation.
It’s about having the right tool for the right situation.
No single company has everything.
No single approach fits every body.
No single approach fits every body.
Our role is to evaluate what your body needs now — and choose support that aligns with that.
Where This Is Headed
As we step into the new year, you’ll see us talking more about:
- metabolic health
- hormone balance
- stress regulation
- functional detox
- and sustainable weight support
Not as isolated topics — but as connected systems.
The goal isn’t to do more.
The goal is to do what makes sense.
The goal is to do what makes sense.
When care is coordinated, healing feels clearer.
When the body is supported strategically, results last longer.
When the body is supported strategically, results last longer.
This is the direction we’re building — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re curious how these pieces come together for your body specifically, we’ll be sharing more education and opportunities to explore this in the coming weeks.
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IV therapy has become increasingly popular over the last few years — and for good reason. When used appropriately, it can be a powerful way to support the body during times of stress, depletion, or impaired absorption.
But like any tool, IV therapy works best when it’s used intentionally, as part of a bigger picture — not as a stand-alone fix.
So when does IV therapy actually make sense?
How IV Therapy Works
IV therapy delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system entirely.
This matters because many people struggle with:
- poor digestion or absorption
- chronic inflammation in the gut
- stress-related shutdown of digestive function
- nutrient depletion that oral supplements can’t keep up with
By entering directly into circulation, IV nutrients are immediately available to the cells — without relying on digestion, stomach acid, enzymes, or intestinal absorption.
For the right person, at the right time, this can be incredibly beneficial.
When IV Therapy Is Especially Helpful
IV therapy often makes sense when:
1. Digestion Is Compromised
If the gut isn’t breaking down or absorbing nutrients well, oral supplementation may never fully reach the cells.
In these cases, IV therapy can:
- replenish depleted nutrients
- reduce the burden on digestion
- provide support while gut healing is underway
2. Stress Is High and Demand Is Greater
Chronic stress increases the body’s demand for nutrients — especially B vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
When stress load is high, IV therapy can help:
- support adrenal and nervous system function
- reduce oxidative stress
- restore depleted reserves more efficiently
3. The Body Needs Support Quickly
During times of illness, recovery, inflammation, or intense demand, IV therapy offers rapid support without waiting weeks for oral supplementation to build up.
4. Supplementation Has Stalled
When people say, “Supplements used to help, but now they don’t,” it’s often a sign that delivery — not intention — is the issue.
IV therapy can serve as a bridge:
- restoring levels
- reducing overwhelm
- allowing the body to reset
When IV Therapy Makes Sense — And Why Quality Matters
It’s also important to know that not all IV therapy is created equal.
Many IV clinics use lower-quality ingredients, fillers, or less bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals. While these may be cheaper upfront, they can be harder for the body to utilize — and in some cases, add additional burden instead of support.
That’s why choosing a qualified provider matter.
At Davis Orthopedic office, IV therapy is done using clean, high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted pharmaceutical-grade suppliers. The formulations are chosen intentionally to support the body — not overwhelm it. While this approach can be more costly, it’s designed to be safer, more effective, and more supportive long-term.
You can learn more or schedule IV therapy directly through his office here:
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And finally, to make IV therapy truly worthwhile, we want to ensure your body can actually receive and utilize what’s being delivered.
That’s where functional testing comes in.
By looking at things like hydration, mineral balance, detox capacity, and stress load through RBTI testing and bioenergetic scanning, we can identify whether your body is ready for IV support — and how to optimize it so you get the most benefit from your time, your investment, and your care.
The goal isn’t just to give support.
It’s to make sure your body is able to use it well.
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Many IV clinics use lower-quality ingredients, fillers, or less bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals. While these may be cheaper upfront, they can be harder for the body to utilize — and in some cases, add additional burden instead of support.
That’s why choosing a qualified provider matter.
At Davis Orthopedic office, IV therapy is done using clean, high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted pharmaceutical-grade suppliers. The formulations are chosen intentionally to support the body — not overwhelm it. While this approach can be more costly, it’s designed to be safer, more effective, and more supportive long-term.
You can learn more or schedule IV therapy directly through his office here:
👉 Learn More
And finally, to make IV therapy truly worthwhile, we want to ensure your body can actually receive and utilize what’s being delivered.
That’s where functional testing comes in.
By looking at things like hydration, mineral balance, detox capacity, and stress load through RBTI testing and bioenergetic scanning, we can identify whether your body is ready for IV support — and how to optimize it so you get the most benefit from your time, your investment, and your care.
The goal isn’t just to give support.
It’s to make sure your body is able to use it well.
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Why IV Therapy Isn’t a Magic Fix
While IV therapy bypasses digestion, it doesn’t bypass the body’s need for balance.
Even IV nutrients must still be:
- utilized by the cells
- processed by the liver
- cleared through detox pathways
- regulated by hormones and the nervous system
If detox pathways are congested, stress is unaddressed, or mineral balance is off, even IV therapy may not land as effectively as it could.
That’s why IV therapy works best when paired with:
- functional insight
- detox support
- stress regulation
- nutrition and lifestyle alignment
The Power of Integration
When IV therapy is combined with a functional understanding of the body, it becomes more than a temporary boost.
It becomes a strategic tool.
By looking at digestion, detox capacity, stress load, and real-time body chemistry, IV therapy can be timed and targeted to support healing — not override it.
This integrated approach helps ensure that:
- nutrients are actually utilized
- the body isn’t overwhelmed
- support aligns with what the body is ready for
A Thoughtful Approach Matters
IV therapy isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what makes sense now.
It’s about doing what makes sense now.
For some people, IVs are a critical support during a season of healing.
For others, they’re best used periodically — alongside deeper functional work.
For others, they’re best used periodically — alongside deeper functional work.
The goal is never dependency.
The goal is restoration.
The goal is restoration.
When IV therapy is used with intention and insight, it can be a beautiful way to support the body — especially when other forms of supplementation have been a struggle.
Understanding when IV therapy makes sense is part of understanding the body as a whole.
And when the whole picture is considered, support becomes clearer, safer, and more effective.
And when the whole picture is considered, support becomes clearer, safer, and more effective.
As we continue sharing more education, we’ll be talking about how different tools — including IV therapy, functional testing, and nutrition — fit together to support healing from the inside out.
There are 100,000 chemicals on the market today. The toxic Substance Control Act of 1976 grandfathered them in. What does that mean to you? Simply put: these chemicals have not had any safety testing, and we know very little information about their side effects. Since 1940's prostate cancer is up 200%, Thyroid cancer up 155%, Brain cancer up 70%. What happens when your body is chemically overloaded? It may not be cancer, but we can feel in ways like: lethargy, inability to focus, sleep trouble, chronic inflammation, unexplained pain, skin issues, adult acne, hot flashes, stress, anxiety, and fear.
If you are tired of living in a chemically overloaded world, click the link below and learn how easy it is to change out chemicals for toxic-free living.
