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Posted by Jayson | Posted on 10-08-2010

Our top 5 most popular tests!

Category : Blood Testing, blood tests, cancer, cancer screenings, cardiovascular health, health screening, health tests, HealthCheckUSA News, heart attacks, heart disease, heart disease test, Homocysteine, thyroid screenings, thyroid test, Vitamin d, Women's Health

1. Thyroid Function Blood Testing Panel 2

The Thyroid Function Blood Profile with TSH, T3 and T4 Free is a group of blood tests that includes Free T3, Free T4 and TSH that are often ordered together to help evaluate thyroid gland function and to help diagnose thyroid disorders. The thyroid tests included in a thyroid profile measure the amount of thyroid hormones in your blood. These hormones are chemical substances that travel through the bloodstream and control or regulate your body’s metabolism—how it functions and uses energy.

We recommend a thyroid test for anyone who:
• has a family member with thyroid disease,
• has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome
• is a woman in or near menopause,
• has recently given birth,
• has other pituitary or endocrine disease, or
• is experiencing symptoms of thyroid disease.

2. Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy

Vital to healthy bones. Deficiency can be related to prostate, breast and colon cancers; heart disease, type 1 diabetes and hypertension.

Recent studies in North America and Europe indicate that a staggering 95 percent of people are vitamin D deficient — not surprising given how much time we spend inside.

Sunlight doesn’t just help set your internal clock, it actually nourishes your body by helping it create vitamin D. Classified as a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin D acts more like a hormone, working with the parathyroid hormone to balance calcium in the blood and build strong bones. It also maintains healthy cellular growth and regulates the immune system, which prevents excessive inflammation that can lead to autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, periodontal disease, multiple sclerosis and irritable-bowel diseases.

3. Iron Panel

An iron panel from HealthCheckUSA is a blood screening for the iron overload disease, hemochromatosis. This genetic disorder causes your body to absorb and store too much iron. This extra iron builds up and causes organ damange. An iron profile is important because if hemochromatosis is not treated, these organs can fail. You could even need a transplant.

How does iron work in the body?
A normal person’s body absorbs enough iron through a regular diet. Iron is an essential nutrient, which becomes part of your blood that transports oxygen throughout the body. If your iron profile shows that you have hemochromatosis, your body absorbs more than it needs. There is no natural function to expel this excess iron, and it is typically stored in body tissues.

4. Men’s Profile

A men’s profile test from HealthCheckUSA is a comprehensive health assessment for men. Due to it’s popularity, HealthCheckUSA is able to provide the men’s profile test at a significant discount. This baseline men’s profile tests more than 50 indicators, including:
super chemistry” with PSA
testosterone
TIBC
HBA1c
UA

5. Super Chemistry

This group of tests would typically cost $150 from your local doctor or hospital lab. At $60, that’s a savings of $90!

The Super Chemistry Blood Testing Panel from HealthCheckUSA is a baseline health assessment that focuses on prevention and identifying any health risk factors related to Heart Disease, risk of heart attack and risk of stroke. Due to the popularity of the Super Chemistry Blood Testing Panel, HealthCheckUSA is able to provide it at a significant discount versus purchasing these lab tests from your doctor.

Posted by David | Posted on 02-08-2010

Our Biggest Sale of the Year!

Category : Blood Testing, blood tests, cancer, cancer screenings, cardiovascular health, Corporate Wellness, Direct to Consumer Lab Testing, DNA analysis, health screening, health tests, HealthCheckUSA News, heart attacks, heart disease, heart disease test, Homocysteine, strokes, testing for diabetes, thyroid screenings, thyroid test, Vitamin d, Women's Health

Tags: blood, blood test, blood testing, blood tests, cancer, cholesterol, deficiency, diabetes, disease, health, healthcheckusa, iron, lab test, physician, prevention, STDs

Take advantage of our biggest sale of the year!
August 3, 2010-August 10, 2010
Use Discount Code: HCUSA0820

20% off offer available with online orders only. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Limit one discount per order.

Posted by David | Posted on 06-07-2010

Featured Tests for July 2010

Category : Blood Testing, blood tests, cardiovascular health, Direct to Consumer Lab Testing, heart attacks, heart disease, heart disease test, lab tests

In this Issue
JULY 2010

OMEGA-3 INDEX TEST
HEMOCHROMATOSIS TEST
HEALTHY EATING RECIPE
STAYING HEALTHY ARTICLES

HealthCheckUSA News

As you can tell, we have a new look and feel to our monthly newsletter. What do you think? We have added new features that can help you better take control of your health such as must read health related articlesand healthy eating recipes. Also, We really enjoy getting feeadback from our loyal customers so please contact us if you have a story about HCUSA you would like to share or any concerns you may have.
customerfeedback@healthcheckusa.com

FEATURED TESTS FOR JULY 2010

HS-Omega-3 Index

HealthCheckUSA is pleased to announce a new partnership with OmegaQuant which is going to allow our customers to take advantage a new test, HS-Omega-3 Index. The HS-Omega-3 Index lets you know if you have enough of the heart-healthy omega-3’s in your diet. Even people who have ideal cholesterol levels or blood pressure can still have very un-healthy omega-3 scores. It’s important to know your personal HS-Omega-3 Index levels to control your heart risk by altering your diet or taking fish oil supplements to achieve cardio-protective omega-3 levels. When asked about the new partnership, Dr. Bill Harris of OmegaQuant said,“I am tremendously excited to partner with HealthCheckUSA to provide the HS-Omega-3 Index test directly to thousands of consumers who will now be able to determine for themselves how much omega-3 they need to take in order to achieve cardioprotective blood levels.“

Want to know more about the Omega-3 Index test?
CLICK HERE to read what The Wall Street Journal had to say about Omega-3.

Order during the month of July 2010 and get a special introductory price!

Hemochromatosis
JULY IS NATIONAL HEMOCHROMATOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

As one of the most common genetic disorders in America, hereditary hemochromatosis means that your body absorbs and stores excess iron. If you have hereditary hemochromatosis, this extra iron is stored in the body and organs like liver, skin, and pancreas. If it’s not treated, hereditary hemochromatosis can lead to iron deposits that damage those organs and tissues.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder caused by a mutated HFE gene. This gene controls iron absorption.

Hereditary hemochromatosis is most often found in Caucasians with ancestors from Northern Europe. Almost one out of ten American Caucasians is a carrier for hereditary hemochromatosis. Hereditary hemochromatosis is uncommon is African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians.

Without being previously tested, most people don’t know that they have hereditary hemochromatosis until middle-age. Most symptoms don’t develop until after thirty for men, and after fifty for women.

If hereditary hemochromatosis is not diagnosed and treated, iron accumulations could potentially lead to serious problems like arthritis, liver issues, congestive heart failure, impotence, skin pigmentation, and pancreas damage.

HEALTHY EATING! OUR STAFF‘S FAVORITE DISHES!

Yum!

Artichoke Calzone
Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1 1/3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 3/4 ounces canned artichoke hearts, bottoms,
drained and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces

• cooking spray to coat calzones

Baking Directions
Heat oven to 425ºF. On a lightly floured surface roll out 1/4 of dough into an 11-inch circle; move to a parchment-covered baking pan. Cover half of circle with 1/4 cup of sauce, 1/3 cup of mozzarella, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1/4 of artichokes, leaving a 1/2-inch boarder. Fold dough over sauced half, pinching edge with fingers and rolling edge up one turn. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make three more calzones.

Coat calzones with cooking spray.
Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Staying Healthy Articles!

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	“Fast Track Liver Detox“ Whether you’re trying to drop unwanted pounds or flush out unwelcome toxins, you need a healthy liver to make it happen. Here’s how to keep this overachieving organ in optimal shape.

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Posted by David | Posted on 15-07-2009

HealthCheckUSA Blood Testing Available at 5,000 Locations

Category : Blood Testing, blood tests, cancer, cancer screenings, cardiovascular health, health screening, health tests, heart attacks, heart disease, heart disease test, lab tests, strokes, testing for diabetes, thyroid screenings, thyroid test, Women's Health

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A Few popular Blood Test Ideas From HealthCheckUSA

Super Chemistry Blood Testing Panel
Total Cholesterol, HDL (Good), LDL (bad), rations, triglycerides, Glucose, Kidney, Liver & Heart functions, Electrolytes, Protein, Iron (anemia), Complete Blood Count (CBC). Total of 40 Blood Tests through HealthCheckUSA. Low Cost Blood Testing Made Easy by HealthCheckUSA.com.

Super Chemistry plus Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Testing Panel
Prostate Cancer Blood Test (PSA) plus Super Chemistry which includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (Good), LDL (bad), rations, triglycerides, Glucose, Kidney, Liver & Heart functions, Electrolytes, Protein, Iron (anemia), Complete Blood Count (CBC). Low Cost Blood Testing Made Easy by HealthCheckUSA.com.

Super Chemistry plus Thyroid Panel Blood Testing Panel
Thyroid Panel (T3 Uptake, T4 Total and TSH) plus Super Chemistry which includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (Good), LDL (bad), rations, triglycerides, Glucose, Kidney, Liver & Heart functions, Electrolytes, Protein, Iron (anemia), Complete Blood Count (CBC). Low Cost Blood Testing Made Easy by HealthCheckUSA.com.

Men’s Blood Testing Panel
PSA, Diabetes Management Test (HbA1c), Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), Testosterone Total plus Super Chemistry which includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (Good), LDL (bad), rations, triglycerides, Glucose, Kidney, Liver & Heart functions, Electrolytes, Protein, Iron (anemia), Complete Blood Count (CBC). Low Cost Blood Testing Made Easy by HealthCheckUSA.com..

Women’s Blood Testing Panel
Thyroid Panel (T3 Uptake, T4 Total and TSH), Diabetes Management Test (HbA1c), Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) plus Super Chemistry which includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (Good), LDL (bad), rations, triglycerides, Glucose, Kidney, Liver & Heart functions, Electrolytes, Protein, Iron (anemia), Complete Blood Count (CBC). Low Cost Blood Testing Made Easy by HealthCheckUSA.com.

About HealthcheckUSA.com

HealthCheckUSA is the nation’s leader in low cost, direct-to-consumer blood and lab testing and provides people the ability to access all types of blood tests without a physician’s referral and at half the price.

HealthCheckUSA has packages that make it simple for consumers to measure, monitor, and improve their health by being able to order their own lab tests without a doctor’s order. HealthCheckUSA serves customers without insurance, have high deductible insurance plans, and taking control of their health because their doctor won’t order the test.

The blood tests available through HealthCheckUSA are the same medically accepted lab tests ordered by doctors for their patients. The blood tests are analyzed by an accredited medical reference laboratory. The results are confidential, and are available by fax to you or your doctor, or by mail to you (please allow 10 working days for mailing). Results are also available on the HealthCheckUSA Web site within 3-4 business days. An information sheet with an explanation of each test, including normal reference ranges, accompanies all results.

Posted by David | Posted on 13-07-2009

VAP Advanced Cholesterol Blood Test Available at HealthCheckUSA

Category : blood tests, cardiovascular health, health screening, health tests, heart attacks, heart disease, heart disease test, lab tests, strokes

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The affordable VAP Test provides direct, detailed measurements of cholesterol subclasses that play important roles in the development of heart disease–the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. The comprehensive information provided by the VAP Test allows for improved diagnosis and gives physicians the ability to develop patient-specific therapy, monitor treatment progress, and increase patient compliance. The VAP Test also allows physicians to comply with updated National Cholesterol Education Program. The National Cholesterol Education Program is a program managed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Its goal is to reduce increased cardiovascular disease rates due to hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol).

Roseanne Varner, Atherotech’s president and chief executive officer, said the collaboration with HealthCheckUSA and the availability of the VAP Test through the Web site are important steps in Atherotech’s expansion into the direct access testing market. “We are pleased to partner with HealthCheckUSA and provide the VAP Test to people concerned about their cardiovascular health,” Varner said. “HealthcheckUSA’s focus on providing direct-to-consumer tests and services such as the VAP Test is to be commended. People are showing a growing need to take charge of their health, especially their heart health, and the detailed cholesterol information provided by the VAP Test will let them do just that.”

According to according to Holt Vaughan, Director for HealthcheckUSA, the company is delighted to be one of the first to offer the VAP Test directly to consumers. “We have been educated extensively about the VAP Test and the valuable information it provides about heart disease risk in people who may have a false sense of security about their cholesterol levels,” Vaughan said. “We believe that the VAP Test will revolutionize the way consumers monitor their cholesterol in the future.”

To request a VAP Test without a physician referral physician referral consumers can go to www.healthcheckusa.com Web site and select a lab location closest to them. HealthcheckUSA then forwards the customer the appropriate paperwork, which they can take to the lab without an appointment. The simple blood test can be completed in 10 minutes. Professionals screen all test results, and patients are urged to consult a physician if abnormalities appear. Results and explanations are mailed to HealthcheckUSA customers within 10-14 working days. Information about the VAP Test also is available at HealthcheckUSA’s main Web site at www.healthcheckusa.com.

About HealthcheckUSA.com

About Atherotech, Inc.

Atherotech, a leading specialty reference laboratory based in Birmingham, is dedicated to improving the early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases that kill nearly 1 million Americans each year. Its VAP Cholesterol Test was named one of “five tests worth paying for” by the Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.thevaptest.com or www.healthcheckusa.com.

Posted by admin | Posted on 29-08-2007

Does daily aspirin therapy really work?

Category : cardiovascular health, heart attacks, lab tests, strokes

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Does daily aspirin therapy work for everyone, and is it the right thing for you?

First of all, as always, you should arm yourself with information. You should know the benefits of daily aspirin therapy, as well as the risks of daily aspirin therapy.

What is daily aspirin therapy?

Daily aspirin therapy is a method of lowering the risk of heart attack and clot related strokes. It works just like it sounds, the patient takes one aspirin on a daily basis. Daily aspirin therapy works by interfering with your blood’s clotting ability. But there are serious side effects you should be aware of.

Side effects of daily aspirin therapy

The possibility of a hemorrhagic stroke may be increased by daily aspirin therapy. While daily aspirin therapy may decrease your chances of a clot-related stroke, it could increase your risk of a hemorrhagic stroke.
Gastrointestinal bleeding may be caused by daily aspirin therapy. This bleeding may be caused because the aspirin causes or irritates an already bleeding stomach ulcer.
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears may be caused by daily aspirin therapy and could eventually lead to hearing loss.

Will daily aspirin therapy work for you?

Surprisingly, medical studies have shown that daily aspirin therapy does not work for everyone. Aspirin does not have the same effect on everyone; some people may not benefit from daily aspirin therapy. Fortunately, there is now a test you can take to find out if daily aspirin therapy will work for you.

The AspirinWorks Test can determine if aspirin is working to suppress the production of thromboxane, the chemical that causes the platelets to become sticky, indicating whether aspirin helping you or not.

Order the AspirinWorks Test

HealthCheckUSA offers the AspirinWorks test directly to consumers. To order a test without a physician referral, simply order the AspirinWorks test from HealthCheckUSA.com or call us toll free at 1 (800) 929-2044. We will send you the appropriate paperwork, which you simply take to the HealthCheckUSA affiliated lab of your choice without an appointment. A urine sample is collected and tested. Your confidential results are available on our Web site within days.

Before deciding if daily aspirin therapy is right for you, you should consult with a doctor. He or she will consider things such as your medical and family history, other medicines you are taking, etc. Even though aspirin is easily available, check with your doctor before starting daily aspirin therapy.