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Core Stress and Metabolic

Start by understanding how your body handles stress and energy, with testing for blood sugar, insulin, thyroid function, and cortisol. This panel provides insight into factors that may affect energy balance and resilience.

What we test

  • Glucose (Blood)
  • Hemoglobin A1c
  • Insulin
  • Creatinine
  • BUN/Creatinine Ratio
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Calcium
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chloride
  • Potassium
  • Sodium
  • Albumin/Globulin Ratio
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Globulin (Calculated)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Albumin
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Protein, Total
  • Cortisol (AM)
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

FAQ

Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.

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Dr. Chelsea Shieldsmith

Dr. Chelsea Shieldsmith is a chiropractor and the founder of Shieldsmith Chiropractic in Columbus, Indiana. She is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal health through evidence-informed chiropractic care, lifestyle modification, nutrition, movement, and high-quality supplementation when appropriate. Dr. Shieldsmith takes a personalized approach to care, recognizing that every patient has unique health goals and challenges. She focuses on identifying underlying factors that may be contributing to symptoms and empowering patients with practical strategies to support long-term wellness. Through Fullscript, Dr. Shieldsmith provides access to professional-grade supplements from trusted manufacturers to complement individualized treatment recommendations and help patients achieve their health goals safely and effectively.

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States of practice

  • Indiana