How To Read Blood Test Results

Qualified naturopaths or nutritionists need to understand how to read blood test results and interpret them to be able to help their patients improve their health.

Being able to use functional pathology and general pathology in your practice is hugely beneficial to your clients. While pathology results may appear fine when discussing with their doctor, patients often come to a natural health practitioner when they feel they are not as well as they could be.

Firstly you need the knowledge to know what blood tests to run. Then understanding how to go through the blood test results with the patient and provide them with the knowledge of what those numbers mean will empower them and encourage them to take ownership of their health.

Pathology is a snapshot of health at that particular point in time which needs to be considered in the context of your consultation with the patient. Use the results to drive the questions you ask investigating their overall health concerns. The answers and results will provide confirmation on what you think the underlying issues are.

Once you have the evidence to support your theory, then you can accurately provide advice and supplements to the patient where needed. An action plan for the patient can then be mapped out to get them back on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

Learn how to read blood test results and interpret them in the video below or register here for my Interpreting Pathology Course.