As a CRON follower I'm very healthy. In order to stay that way, I'd like to periodically do medical tests, however here's where the problem starts. When I go to a doctor he tells me that I'm in tip top shape and don't need any tests other than a basic panel of tests. On top of that, when I show my diet, all I get in return is a blank look and a mumbled comment like " Oh, that looks healthy. I'm sure you'll do ok if you just keep following that." If I ask for igf-1 test he says "well, I can't order that unless you show signs of cancer." If I ask for vitamin and mineral deficiency tests he asks "why, are you feeling tired or low energy". If I ask for a CRP he says "well since your cholesterol is so good, and you don't complain of inflammation, I can't order the test". So overall the message is "well I will only order a test when you are sick". The concept of preventative medicine seems to be absent from the system.
So, how can I change this? Currently I don't have a doctor because my previous one quit practicing in my area. When I search for doctors in my area, I see trained drug pushers without any nutrition training. When I search for nutritionists, they don't "prescribe" the medical tests that I need to monitor my lifestyle. How can I locate a doctor that has a some kind of real education with nutrition?
Currently I go to "AnyLabTestNow" and order the tests I want, so I'm not flying blind, but It would be nice to share with someone and get a second opinion on a number of issues. Also they're a bit expensive for some of the tests. Finding a doctor with all the required qualifications and a good enough attitude towards CRON lifestyle would help me optimize the costs by claiming many of the tests on health insurance and the rest from an HSA.
Thanks for any advice here.