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START WITH A HEALTH GUIDANCE CONSULT

Q: Are you trying to make sense of a health issue but aren't finding the answers you need?

Q: Do you want to be more proactive in your health but are overwhelmed by all of the information?

Q: Do you find yourself wasting time and resources, wishing you had an easier way to know the best path for you?

This is your opportunity to learn more about a wider set of options for your health, and how to navigate the healthcare maze in a way that helps you achieve your goals. As an Integrative Personalized Medicine specialist for women, our experts use her research skills and unique perspective gained from decades of using different approaches to health of mind, body & spirit to guide you in getting the answers and clarity you need to feel empowered in the next steps for your health journey. Includes a 45-minute telehealth consult, targeted research as needed and clinical guidance for next steps.

The HEALTH GUIDANCE CONSULT employs the cost-effective health trend of virtualization by connecting you with one of our top clinical diagnostic physicians to explore intelligent, integrative options tailored to your unique needs. Your journey begins with a 45-minute telehealth session designed to bring you clarity, confidence, and a personalized roadmap to wellness.

You'll receive a written summary of your consult and targeted research customized to your needs, delivered to the privacy of your home or office. Receive focused insights into your health journey from an integrative lens—combining allopathic, functional, and genomic approaches. We'll explore your supplement regimen, current health concerns, diagnoses, treatment options, and create a personalized action plan.

Supplements Audit
After your consult, you may be recommended to assess your SUPPLEMENTS INTAKE as part of an evaluation of your state of nutritional health. Supplement Audit Level 1 is a review of up to 6 supplements, your health history, and lab results. This helps you understand what’s working, what’s not, and where you may be overspending- all as part of constructing a more simplified and more effective supplement plan. Level 2 is comprised of an in-depth evaluation of all your current supplements with deep research into ingredients, interactions, and impact. Includes lab interpretation and testing recommendations to help monitor and optimize your results. Research is included before your appointment to maximize insights. For further information, visit our info site at https://supplementsaudit.com/

The Health Guidance Consult is a clinical program by BardDiagnostics and Dr. Roberta Kline. For additional assistance including an assessment to see if our personalized consult is right for you, please email us at: help@barddiagnostics.com

PRIVATE PORTAL: This virtual patient care service requires patients to log into our private online portal and complete all patient documentation prior to the consult session. To register for a Health Guidance Consult including payments and scheduling, go to our private portal: https://barddiagnostics.intakeq.com/booking.

PATIENT TESTIMONY Functional Health for my Menopausal Symptoms By: Gina Adams (editor of Women's Health Digest - MenoNews) Facing the deeper end of MENOPAUSE, I realize it's time I explored a more intelligent form of care. I have relied on conventional providers subscribing to template answers that so many of my friends and family simply finds to fall short of useful. I found the concept of Functional Medicine years ago but it wasn't until recently did I realize how much this actually spoke to me. As I undergo this "natural transition that everyone with female reproductive organs will experience", I found there is so much more that we can do to mitigate its adverse effects, and I am eager to explore and share strategies for navigating this stage of life while fostering my own growth along the way. My Functional Health Consultation I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Roberta Kline for an initial assessment of my genomics. Initially, I sought her expertise to address my high cholesterol, but our consultation went far beyond that. She provided a comprehensive understanding of how various factors—brain health, nutrition, and genetics—intersect to influence early and mid-menopause symptoms. This experience underscored the importance of considering all aspects of life when addressing health concerns. We plan to meet again after further testing to develop a more tailored approach. Our consultation began with a review of my initial lab results, which included blood work prescribed by my primary care physician (PCP). While most of the results fell within normal ranges, some indicated elevated lipid levels. Dr. Kline took the time to explain the numerous factors that can impact cholesterol and emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of its underlying causes. Her approach falls under what she refers to as a "Functional Health Guidance Consult." This was my first exposure to functional medicine, a concept I had only recently come across while researching hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I initially explored HRT as a potential alternative to statins, which had been causing adverse effects. When I met with a different doctor, they suggested looking into functional medicine, as it encompasses a broader, whole-body approach and may sometimes be covered by insurance. As I continue my research, I am eager to understand the distinctions between functional medicine and conventional treatments. (see complete feature)

1) GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TESTING FOR POTENTIAL HEREDITARY DISEASES: Genetic mutation can be inherited. When a specific cancer type is prevalent in one side of the family, the cancer is recognized as a FAMILIAL cancer. Most of them are caused by genetic mutation in a gene related to cancer susceptibility. In addition, a term called "family cancer syndrome" (or "hereditary cancer syndrome") is a rare disorder in which family members have an above-average chance of developing a certain type or types of cancer. Family cancer syndromes are caused by inherited genetic variants in certain cancer-related genes. It is reported that up to 10% of all cancer cases may be caused by inherited genetic mutation or changes. These are called CANCER PREDISPOSITION genes. Individuals who carry a mutant allele of these genes have an increased susceptibility to cancer. It is now widely identified that an accumulation of genetic or epigenetic alterations affect the conversion of normal cells to cancer cells. (See complete report)

FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC & BIOLOGICAL TESTING

Functional Genomics focuses on integrating the many layers of our cellular biology that influence our health and how they interact with each other and the environment. These layers include: DNA, Epigenetics, Gene Expression, and Metabolic Biochemistry. Genetics and Genomics both focus on DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, which makes up the genes that contain our body’s operational blueprints. DNA gives our cells detailed instructions for everything from energy production in mitochondria to cellular health, food digestion and nutrient processing, thinking, walking and breathing, protecting us from viruses, how we age, and more. Understanding some of the influences on our DNA, like SNPs and epigenetics, can give us better tools for meeting each person’s health goals. Our health on a cellular level is referred to as our biological age, and it is linked to this patterning of epigenetic tags. Biological age can be a good indicator of overall health. This testing can be a powerful tool when assessing how our genomics, epigenetics, and biological age come together to affect our cellular functioning, and use it to evaluate any responses to treatments.

TESTING PROGRAM FOR PREDISPOSITION AND OCCUPATION-RELATED EXPOSURES: This comprehensive program is designed to provide insight into genetic predispositions for adverse responses to occupational exposures, common cancers, chronic diseases, and other health issues. This genetic blueprint provides the foundation of a personalized approach to minimizing exposure risks and optimizing health. Additional assessments with epigenetics and functional labs can provide real-time data into how this genetic blueprint is interacting with past and current lifestyle choices and occupational exposures to impact biological function and enable fine-tuning of personalized strategies. This program is designed to be educational and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. (See complete program details)

1) GENETIC TESTING: Genetic testing and interpretation of inherited mutations for common cancers (including breast, prostate, pancreatic, ovarian, colorectal, stomach, and melanoma) and cardiovascular disease. It also includes genes involved in medication interactions (genes only, no medication interpretation). This includes genetic test and report, access to a genetic counselor, and a 30-minute educational session.

GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TESTING Genetic Mutation can be Inherited
When a specific cancer type is prevalent in one side of the family, the cancer is recognized as a FAMILIAL cancer. Most of them are caused by genetic mutation in a gene related to cancer susceptibility. In addition, a term called "family cancer syndrome" (or "hereditary cancer syndrome") is a rare disorder in which family members have an above-average chance of developing a certain type or types of cancer. Family cancer syndromes are caused by inherited genetic variants in certain cancer-related genes. It is reported that up to 10% of all cancer cases may be caused by inherited genetic mutation or changes. These are called CANCER PREDISPOSITION genes. Individuals who carry a mutant allele of these genes have an increased susceptibility to cancer. It is now widely identified that an accumulation of genetic or epigenetic alterations affect the conversion of normal cells to cancer cells. [see complete)

2) NUTRITIONAL GENOMICS TESTING: Genomic testing and interpretation of SNPs in 36 systems underlying health, including the processing of environmental toxins, nutrition, sleep, heart disease, brain health, mood, diabetes, inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial health, hormones, cancers, exercise and injury, bone density. This includes genomic test and report, personalized summary, and 60-minute educational session.

3) PHARMACOGENOMIC TESTING: Genomic testing and interpretation of SNPs in genes associated with medication response, including adverse reactions and effectiveness. Test includes 30 genes with interpretations for more than 170 medications. This includes genomic test and report, personalized summary, and 60-minute educational session.

4) METABOLOMICS: Learn how your organs and biochemistry are operating at a cellular level with blood, urine, or saliva tests. With these you can detect early changes in every aspect of your biology, including blood sugar, vitamins, and minerals, hormones, bone metabolism, heart disease, stress, inflammation, cognitive function, and much more. Detected early, many of these changes are reversible. Metabolomics analyzes metabolites in order to identify and measure metabolites (chemical compounds from food, microbes, and other processes).

5) MICROBIOMICS: Learn how your gut is functioning in response to your DNA, diet, and lifestyle by looking at the bacteria that play a key role in your body’s biology and biochemistry and how your gut may be impacting your health. Microbiome testing, also known as gut health testing, is a way to analyze the microorganisms in your gut by analyzing a stool sample

6) EPIGENETICS: Besides learning how fast your body is aging, you’ll learn how your past and current health practices and life experiences impact your health by altering your gene expression – and how you can improve this. Epigenetic testing is a clinical procedure that examines DNA methylation patterns and other epigenetic marks to provide insights into gene expression and potential health implications. Epigenetic testing can help diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders, Predict biological age and bring significant assistance in guiding healthy habits.