Urinalysis is Critical to Your Success

Customization for Bio Individuality

Your unique bio-individuality means that what works for one person may not work for the next. This is one of the reasons why most diets fail—and why, at Krehbiel Natural Health (KNH), we rely on urinalysis as a cornerstone of truly personalized care.

Urinalysis gives us a real-time snapshot of how your body is functioning on a metabolic level. It’s simple, inexpensive, and incredibly revealing. At KNH, we use urinalysis to help customize nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies so you can meet your health goals more efficiently—and maintain them long-term.

Why Urinalysis Matters

Urinalysis isn’t just about ruling out infection—it’s a window into how your body is functioning at a deeper level. The data gathered can reveal subtle imbalances that blood work alone may miss, such as hydration status, protein metabolism, detoxification, and adrenal stress. These insights allow us to catch early signs of imbalance and adjust your plan before they become bigger roadblocks to your healing.

What Urinalysis Shows

Using a simple dipstick test, we can measure multiple markers that highlight how your body is responding. Here are some of the most important ones:

Marker	What It Is	What It May Indicate
Leukocytes	White blood cell activity	Possible infection
Nitrites	Compound formed in presence of bacteria	Urinary tract infection
Urobilinogen	Formed from bilirubin breakdown in intestines	Gallbladder weakness
Protein	Amino acids from food or body tissue	Digestive weakness, dehydration, pH imbalance, lack of enzymes, diabetic tendencies
pH	Acid/alkaline balance	Digestive or metabolic imbalance
Blood	Presence of red blood cells	Kidney stones/infection, prostate weakness, vaginal dryness
Specific Gravity	Concentration compared to water	High: dehydration, adrenal stress. Low: over-hydration, diuretic use
Ketones	Byproduct of fat metabolism	Trace is acceptable; large may indicate starvation or imbalance
Bilirubin	Compound tied to liver processing	Liver or gallbladder weakness
Glucose	Blood sugar levels	Diabetic tendencies

The Role of the Brain and Your Metabolic Set Point

One of the biggest reasons most diet programs fail is because the brain—specifically the hypothalamus—interprets dieting as starvation. When this happens, the body responds defensively: yes, you may lose weight at first, but as soon as you reintroduce more calories, your body tends to regain that weight and even raises its “set point” to protect itself against future periods of perceived deprivation.

Your set point is the weight range in which your body is programmed to feel safest and function at its best. It governs how your body uses energy, regulates metabolism, and cues hunger. According to the metabolic set point theory of homeostasis, the body will fight to maintain this range, even if it’s not where you’d like to be.

The good news? Your set point isn’t fixed. With the right dietary habits, hydration, and targeted support, it can be gently reprogrammed—allowing your body to release excess weight without triggering that starvation alarm.

And urinalysis is a key part of this process. By showing us how your body is responding in real time, we can tailor your plan so it supports your metabolism instead of working against it. For some people, that may mean eating more protein, adjusting fruit intake, increasing water consumption, or strategically using supplements. For others, it may be about calming inflammation or supporting detox pathways.

Even if weight loss isn’t your goal, urinalysis remains valuable. Starvation signals don’t just affect weight—they can disrupt brain function, mood, immunity, and energy, leading to a cascade of unwanted symptoms. Regular monitoring helps us ensure your plan is keeping your body nourished, balanced, and resilient.

Advanced Options: The DUTCH Test

For clients who need a more detailed picture, advanced testing like the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) can measure not only hormone levels, but also how your body is metabolizing and clearing them. This matters because it’s not just about how much estrogen, progesterone, or cortisol you have—it’s about whether your body is processing them efficiently and safely. With this type of information, we can create a plan that supports detox pathways, balances your stress response, and reduces the risk of hormone-related symptoms over the long term.

Practical Prep & Interpretation Tips

A few simple steps can help ensure more accurate urinalysis results:

• Ideally, collect your sample first thing in the morning, when urine is most concentrated.

• Note any medications, supplements, or unusual foods (like beets or asparagus) that may affect readings.

• Keep your hydration consistent—too much or too little water can skew the results.

Remember, urinalysis is one piece of your health puzzle. On its own, it provides helpful information, but when paired with your symptoms, InBody scans, and functional lab results, it becomes a powerful tool for guiding next steps.

Evidence-Based vs. At-Home Testing

With the rise of private at-home hormone kits, it’s tempting to rely on those numbers for answers. But hormones naturally fluctuate, and without expert interpretation, these tests can sometimes create more confusion than clarity. At KNH, we integrate urinalysis within a professional, evidence-informed framework. This ensures your results are not only accurate but also meaningful in the context of your whole-body health.

How Often Should You Be Tested?

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The frequency of urinalysis depends on your personal health history, medication use, and goals. For some, testing every few weeks provides valuable feedback; for others, periodic monitoring is enough. At KNH, we individualize this based on your progress, so the data stays relevant and actionable.

The Bottom Line

Urinalysis is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools we use at Krehbiel Natural Health to support your healing journey. It honors your bio-individuality, gives us real-time feedback, and helps shape a plan that works for your body—not someone else’s.

🌿 Ready to learn what your body is really telling you? Book your personalized urinalysis review with Gwen at Krehbiel Natural Health

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