Does anyone know a good place to get blood tests in the UK?
It needs to offer a good range of tests - eg including Haemoglobin A1c - as well as the more usual ones; and preferably be a reasonable price.
Any suggestions gratefully received as I not only want them myself, but other [...]
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Where To Get Blood Tests In UK
July 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Blood tests
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Arthritis and Inflammation
July 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Blood tests, C-reactive protein, Fibrinogen, inflammation, longevity
A friend was concerned about arthritis as she aged. Having an aging father in law in poor health made her think of her own state of health. Systemic inflammation is one factor to take seriously.
Systemic inflammation is when there is general ‘background’ inflammation without pain or symptoms - at least initially. For this reason it [...]
Tags: Blood tests·CRP·Fibrinogen·inflammation·longevity
Aims Of Treatment For Longevity
June 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Blood sugar, Blood tests, C-reactive protein, Cholesterol, longevity
I now have to decide on my initial treatment for longevity, based on my blood test results.
I have taken Life Extension Foundation’s Life Extension Mix (a very special multi-mineral/vitamin mix) for around 6 months. I did this on purpose prior to taking the blood tests. This may well have boosted levels of certain blood components [...]
Tags: Aging·Blood sugar·Blood tests·C-reactive protein·Cholesterol·CRP·longevity
Results Of My Blood Tests For Longevity
June 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, Blood sugar, Blood tests, Cholesterol, health, longevity
From my blood tests for longevity, the overall test results I have received are good.
Kidney and liver show no malfunction. There are good to very good signs that cancer, heart disease and arthritic tendencies are not present. Prostate signs are good.
Thyroid indications are good. Vitamins B12 and D are good. Glycation level is good. (If [...]
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Blood Tests For Longevity - Details Of Mine
June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, Blood tests, health, longevity
I plan to interpret my own blood tests, using my studies of anatomy and some biochemistry in my career, LEF (Life Extension Foundation) advice line; the books I have, particularly by Philip Miller (Life Extension Revolution), Internet searches; and advice from a knowledgeable friend in the UK. I am not an expert in blood test [...]
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Why Excellent Blood Tests Are So Important
June 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, Blood tests, health, longevity
As an indication of why excellent blood tests are so important to longevity, I like this quote from Philip Miller’s ‘Life Extension Revolution’:
…we know that the key to beating disease is to respond to early signs of cellular dysfunction, long before the first sign or symptom appears. While full-blown disease is often unstoppable, the cellular [...]
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Good Blood Tests are Vital
June 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Aging, Blood tests, health, longevity
A series of good blood tests are essential if you want to know what is going on inside your body. As mentioned previously, you can pay fortunes for blood tests; or the cost can be quite modest.
Life Extension Foundation (LEF) in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, offer very reasonable prices for blood tests. In addition, every [...]
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Sophisticated Health Tests Help You Live Longer
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Blood tests, longevity
There are blood tests available today which makes regular blood tests from the doctor look just so-o-o-o old fashioned.
The latest research has pinpointed blood markers which can predict such ailments as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, many cancers, and a whole raft of degenerative diseases, a decade or more before they take hold. Preventive methods are [...]
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