Yes, your results are private. They are not a part of your medical record, and the company deidentifies your data, meaning that it is completely separate from your personal information.

It tells you where your body needs you to make certain choices to help it function at its best.

For example, if you have bad Vitamin D genes but you're lucky enough to live on a tropical island, then you probably won't get low in Vitamin D and you don't need to take it.

O the other hand, even if you have great detox genes, you can still get high in mold or mercury if your exposure is high. In that case, you will need a short-term detox, but detox doesn't need to be a part of your daily health maintenance.

Another example - let's say that your body doesn't make serotonin well because of your genetics. There are certain supplements you can take (based on where the blockage is for you genetically) that will help your body make normal levels of serotonin and reduce migraines.

It's unlikely that your testing included the current genes that are specifically related to migraine, and that's what you really need. Furthermore, the Course tells you how to optimize the areas where your body needs support, based on your genetics, so that you can reduce migraines. This is unique information that is not available from any other genetic testing. Therefore, I would recommend simply repeating the testing. It's a simple cheek swab/saliva sample, and it will provide invaluable information.

After you log into the Course, you will see a lesson with the link to order a standard panel of labs online. You get a discount for ordering the whole panel, but you can also order them a la carte if you have had some of them done recently and don't want to repeat them. Then, you schedule an appointment at a local Quest to have the blood draw done. You will get results directly from Quest; I do not receive a copy of your results.

The standard panel is approximately $500-$600. If you go to your doctor and ask them to run the labs for you, then insurance will pay for a portion of the cost (depending on insurance copays and deductibles, etc.). However, not all doctors will be willing or able to order the exact set of labs that you need, so most people simply go through the link.

There is a Labs Manual in the Course for you to download and keep. In addition, there are several videos for you to watch that explain exactly what to do in more detail. Some of the solutions are as easy as taking a supplement, whereas other solutions involve more extensive lifestyle change. We also review labs and genetic testing results in detail on the weekly Office Hours zoom calls.

No, I do not believe that we can google the results of our tests and expect our health to improve. It requires expert guidance in order for you to see the improvement that you need.

Yes, when you register for the Course, you also get access to specialty labs that are not available through Quest or your doctor, and they are not covered by insurance. This includes gut tests, toxin testing, mold testing, and hormonal testing.