Self-Test Instructional Videos

Self-Tests are meant to be taken 2 hours after a meal - except fasting glucose. Fasting glucose is as soon as you wake up.

For an accurate understanding of body chemistry it is best to take Self-Tests at different times of the day and several different days in the week.

To provide the most accurate information, Self-Tests should all be taken around the same time to get a full snapshot of the body’s current chemical makeup.

Blood Pressure Test

This video explains how to test your resting and standing blood pressure at home. If you only need to find your baseline blood pressure, you only need to perform the “resting” blood pressure test.

Supplies Needed:

  • Blood Pressure Monitor

  • Steps:

    This test is done 2 hours after a meal.

    To test RESTING BP:

    1. Lay down on a flat surface like a bed and wrap the arm cuff around your left arm allowing enough room to fit two fingers in the cuff while its deflated. Don't cross your legs.

    2. Wait for 60+ seconds for your body to relax.

    3. Start the machine and wait for the reading. THIS IS YOUR RESTING BLOOD PRESSURE.

    To test STANDING BP:

    1. Starting from laying down, place the monitor on the edge of the bed next to you.

    2. Stand up and press start on the monitor and allow it to start taking your reading while you are getting to your feet.

    3. Stay as still as possible as this maneuver often creates an error message.

    4. This is your STANDING BLOOD PRESSURE.

    We don't always need to see standing blood pressure but when we ask for it, we need to see both readings to compare one to the other.

    Both readings should include all 3 numbers: Systolic/Diastolic/Pulse.

Breath Rate & Breath Hold Tests

These videos explain how to test your breath rate and breath hold at home.

Supplies Needed:

  • Basic Timer

  • Steps:

    This test is done 2 hours after a meal.

    1. Sit and breath normally. Try to not think much about it.

    2. Start a 30 second timer. Breath naturally, and count your inhales. *an inhale and exhale is one breath.

    3. After 30s take the number of breaths you just counted and double it. So if you took 8 breaths in 30s your breath rate is 16.

    *The mobile app "Google Fit" has a breath rate monitor that uses your phone's camera to count your breaths. This can work too.

  • Steps:

    This test is done 2 hours after a meal.

    1. Take 3 deep breaths, in & out and have your timer in hand and ready to start.

    2. On your 4th breath take a deep breath in and then start the timer.

    3. Hold breath for as long as it's comfortable. Once you can't hold it anymore stop the timer and exhale.

Urine & Saliva pH Test

This video explains how to test your urine and saliva pH at home.

Supplies Needed:

  • Hydrion pH Strips (not pH tape)

  • Steps:

    Two hours after your meal you will test your urine and saliva pH.

    UpH:

    1. You can pee into a cup and dunk the test strip or pee directly onto the strip.

    2. Compare to included guide and note the pH.

    SpH:

    1. Take out a test strip, bring saliva to your lips like you are going to spit and dab the test strip onto your saliva.

    2. Compare to included guide immediately and note the pH.

    *Saliva needs to be tested immediately because it will change the longer it is exposed to air.

UrinalysisTest

This video explains how to perform an at home urinalysis test.

Supplies Needed:

  • 10-14 Parameter Urinalysis Test Strips

  • Timer

  • Clear Disposable Cup

  • Paper, Pen, Paper Towels

  • Steps:

    This test is done 2 hours after a meal (never first thing in the morning).

    Grab your phone timer, a paper towel, cup for pee, and a piece of paper and pen. 

    1. Take out the urinalysis guide that comes with it and lay out on the counter with a paper towel and notepad 

    2. Pee into cup (or pee directly onto strip)

    3. Start your timer once you dunk or pee on strip 

    4. Dab the side of the urinalysis strip on the paper towel to absorb excess urine so they don't bleed into each other

    5. After 30-60 seconds (check product instructions for timing) compare your strip to the guide and record the results on your notepad 

    6. If you peed into a cup, look at the pee and note the color and if you see sediment floating in it

Fasting Glucose Test

This video explains how to perform a fasting glucose test at home.

Supplies Needed:

  • Glucometer (blood glucose meter) Kit

  • Alcohol Wipes

  • Paper Towels

  • Steps:

    This test is done first thing in the morning before you do anything else. Don't even brush your teeth.

    1. Prep your Glucometer

    2. Wash your hands and dry with clean paper towel

    3. Use lancet on the tip of a finger. Try to not squeeze finger too much, just let blood come out naturally if possible. Wipe away first drop of blood with clean paper towel

    4. Test the second drop

    5. Clean finger with alcohol wipe