What is the Yasko Protocol?

The Yasko Protocol uses the data from your test results to create a supplement plan that is tailored to you. The program uses follow-up biochemical testing to adapt and revise a supplement regimen to fit your unique needs and imbalances over time.

Can I book a consultation with Dr. Amy? 

Dr. Amy no longer offers consultations at this time. Due to the high demand for her services, her waiting list became too extensive. To support more people on their wellness journeys, Dr. Amy created The Yasko Protocol.

 

This program offers educational resources that guide individuals through the protocol while working with their health care professional(s).  

 

If you’re looking for more guidance on what to do next, you can select to receive a complimentary client file review on most of the biochemical tests offered on www.HolisticHeal.com.  

What is a client file review? 

For most of the biochemical tests offered on www.HolisticHeal.com, you can indicate if you would like your test results to come with or without Dr. Amy’s comments. There is no additional charge for this service.

 

The client file review includes:  

• Your completed client history form
• Dr. Amy’s personalized comments on your supplement list
• Dr. Amy’s personalized comments on your biochemical test results
• If provided, Dr. Amy will take into consideration your genetic results when commenting on your test results and supplement list.
• If provided, Dr. Amy will take into consideration lab results run elsewhere. Dr. Amy will utilize lab results performed by outside laboratories as a reference when providing feedback, but she will not comment directly on these results.

 

As always, review suggestions with your health care professional to decide what will work best for you. 

What if I've run other tests with my health care professional and want those to be included in my client file review? 

You can upload test results that were performed outside of www.HolisticHeal.com within your Health Companion portal. Your test results will be saved in your portal, and Dr. Amy will reference them when reviewing your biochemical test results purchased through www.HolisticHeal.com. Note that because outside testing was reviewed by your ordering practitioner, Dr. Amy will utilize it only as a reference and will not offer comments directly on these results.

How do I know where to start? 

Dr. Amy believes a great place for everyone to begin is with a Hair Elements Test and to select a complimentary client file review for feedback on your results. If possible, taking the DNA Nutrigenomic Test at the same time provides information about your genetics, which can help personalize your supplementation suggestions even more.

 

If you don’t feel either of these at-home test kits are best suited for you, try our Test Quiz (~2 minutes to complete) or explore the skim, swim, and dive sections of Dr. Amy’s free Getting Started packet to help you decide what to get started on first.

How can I access my at-home test kit results? 

Test results are posted and stored securely on Dr. Amy’s Health Companion (also referred to as “your health portal”). To sign up or log in, visit the Health Portal.

Is my Health Companion the same as my HolisticHeal.com account? 

No, your Health Companion is a secure portal that stores your biochemical and genetic test results, client history form, supplement list, and any additional health information that you choose to upload. 

 

Your www.HolisticHeal.com account stores information about your product order history with Holistic Health International, shipping addresses, store credit, and learning materials. 

Can someone go over my test results with me? 

We do not offer individual consultations. If you have chosen to receive test results with Dr. Amy’s complimentary client file review, you will receive Dr. Amy’s comments on your test results. If you have additional questions regarding your results, we recommend working with your personal health care professional. 

How often should I run an at-home test kit? 

Determining how often you should run an at-home test kit, and which test kit to choose, depends on the individual and their health goals. The skim, swim, and dive sections of this packet help guide where to start, and how frequently to follow up with additional testing. 

 

If you’ve purchased a biochemical test with a client file review, Dr. Amy will include suggestions for the next biochemical test to run based on the results from your current test. This list is intended to act as a guide to help you and your health care professional navigate The Yasko Protocol.

I have 23andme results. Is this enough to get started on The Yasko Protocol? 

If you have 23andMe genetic results, you will have results for some (but not all) of Dr. Amy’s 30 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) panel. Create a Health Companion (health portal) account to gain access to the “Know Your Genetics” tool. Within the portal, you can input your genetic data and receive a complimentary Methylation Pathway Analysis based on your results. 

 

If you are interested in receiving results that include all 30 of Dr. Amy’s preferred SNPs, you can purchase the DNA Nutrigenomic Test with Methylation Pathway Analysis.

I want to make a change, but I’m overwhelmed and worried I won’t be able to stick to The Yasko Protocol. Should I still get started? 

It can be overwhelming to begin a new approach to your health, especially if you’ve struggled to address health concerns or achieve health goals in the past. Remember that the intention of this program is to address multiple imbalances over time, at your own pace. 

 

Dr. Amy’s educational resources will always be available to you, and supplements can be layered in when you feel equipped to take on more. Many individuals take breaks from the protocol when they don’t feel they have the motivation or energy to complete at-home test kits, take their full supplement regimen, or complete detox. You can always pick up where you left off and come back to the protocol when you feel ready. 

 

As you begin feeling better, you’ll find it’s easier to incorporate more changes into your wellness plan. Many individuals have found they are motivated by their ability to lean on scientific data (results from your at-home test kits) to confirm progress and act as a tangible guide for next steps. 

 

There is also a wellness progression table at the end of your supplement list. This table can be updated as you fine-tune your supplement plan and serves as a great resource to track progress over time. Your health portal stores your wellness progression table, so you can refer back to it whenever you want.