Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines Dr. Sarah Outlaw, BCDHH - Holistic Doctor - Safe, natural solutions for many health concerns. What is Nutrition Response Testing? GREAT NEWS!

Our Health Improvement Program Uses a Specific Method of Muscle Testing Called Nutrition Response Testing® to Create Designed Clinical Nutrition for each individual client. Who can this program benefit:

*Do you have one or more health conditions that have become chronic?

*Have you tried conventional medicine or even alternative practitioners without seeing or feeling an improvement in your health?

*Have you experienced a negative impact in your personal life, in relationships you’re your spouse or children, at your job, and/or in personal finances as a result of health issues?

*Are you afraid that in time your health issues are not going to get better and will probably continue to worsen unless effective changes are made? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, and you are ready to commit to making the changes necessary to begin your journey to wellness, we invite you to participate in our Health Improvement Program here at NHIC. This program incorporates the process of Nutrition Response Testing® to effectively find the source of the health problem and gives us the tools to help you correct it. Health Improvement Program

Our Health Improvement/Nutrition Response Testing® Program requires your commitment to taking charge of your own health and your commitment to following recommendations faithfully in order to optimize your potential health benefits. In order to do this effectively we need to make sure that you are aware of what Nutrition Response Testing® is and upon what we expect of you. If you want to get healthy and stay healthy, and you are ready to take control to restore your health and wellness, then you are a candidate for this program. Nutrition Response Testing is very precise and scientific. However, if you were to be analyzed using Nutrition Response Testing before it was explained to you, you might find it strange, or simply not believable – only because it is probably very different from anything you may have experienced before. Nutrition Response Testing® is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body in order to determine the root cause of ill health. It uses muscle strength testing to communicate with the body’s own innate intelligence to evaluate the body’s response to a broad variety of substances that may be affecting health and function. Through our analysis we are testing your body’s neurological reflexes. These reflexes are the body’s way of telling us what and how the nervous system is doing. We test organs, glands, joints, muscles, etc. The body responds to these procedures reliably and consistently. This feedback is so precise that it opens the door to a safe and lasting recovery, even in cases where everything else has failed. YOUR BODY has the potential to fully repair most anything for itself, given the right nutrients and care. It is very important that you understand what Nutrition Response Testing® is and appreciate how it works. Otherwise, you are less likely to follow through and actually do what you need to do to get well. If you do not follow through, you will not experience the benefits you seek. In Nutrition Response Testing® we do not diagnose or treat disease. There are two parts to the program

Part 1 - Analysis – the assessment of your body’s current health status

*The analysis is done through testing the body’s own neurological reflexes and certain acupuncture points. Nutrition Response Testing® analyzes the different points and areas on the surface of the body that relate to the state of health and to the flow of energy in each and every organ and function of the body.

*The neurological reflexes are derived from the part of the nervous system whose job it is to regulate the functions of each and every organ. The acupuncture points are selected from the ancient Chinese system of acupuncture, which is thousands of years old.

* Each Nutrition Response Testing® reflex represents a specific organ, tissue or function, and it indicates the effect that energy or lack of energy, is having upon the body. By testing these reflexes, we have a system of monitoring your body at each visit that has proven to be extremely accurate clinically and that helps us identify exactly what the body needs and how well we are meeting that need. How Do You Do The Nutrition Response Testing® Analysis? Think about a common medical test called the electrocardiogram [EKG] that is used to test the neuro-electric activity of the heart. Like an EKG but instead of using a machine, the Nutrition Response Testing® practitioner tests the reflex areas through contact with his / her own hand. With the practitioner’s other hand, he / she will test the muscle of your extended arm. If the reflex being contacted is “active” the nervous system will respond by reducing energy to the extended arm and the arm will weaken and drop. This drop signifies underlying stress or dysfunction which can be affecting your health. Part 2 - Implementation – personalized health and nutritional recommendations and supplementation.

*Our next step is to test specific, time-tested and proven, highest-possible quality nutritional formulas against those weak areas, to find which ones bring the reflexes back to strength.

*Decades of clinical experience tell us that when we have found the correct nutritional supplements, as indicated by this procedure, and have worked out a highly personalized nutritional supplement schedule, we have identified the most important first step in correcting the underlying deficiency or imbalance that caused the reflex to be active in the first place. By following the program as precisely as possible, you are well on your way to restoring normal function and improving your health.

*In Nutrition Response Testing® we use Designed Clinical Nutrition to correct the cause of the problem, so that the body can regain the ability to correct itself. What is a Designed Clinical Nutrition? Designed Clinical Nutrition is what it says . . .

*Designed (specially prepared, based on a specific plan)

*Clinical (pertaining to the results gotten in clinical use or actual practice on huge numbers of patients over many years)

*Nutrition (real food, designed by nature to enable the body to repair itself and grow healthfully). Designed Clinical Nutrition is concentrated, whole food in a tablet, capsule, powder or liquid, prepared using a unique manufacturing process that preserves all of the active enzymes and vital components that make it work as Nature intended. These real food supplements have been designed to match the needs of the body, as determined by the positive response shown when tested against the active Nutrition Response Testing® reflexes that were found on your individual Nutrition Response Testing® analysis. These are nutrients you are simply not getting, or not assimilating, in your current diet. Designed Clinical Nutrition does NOT employ Over-The-Counter vitamins. O-T-C vitamins are pharmaceutically engineered chemical fractions of vitamin structures reproduced in a laboratory. O-T-C vitamins are not “genuine replacement parts” as they lack many of the essential elements normally present in WHOLE foods. SUMMARY

Through an analysis of your body’s reflexes, we help you to determine the exact nutrients you need to supplement your diet in order to bring about balance and better health. We make these highly concentrated therapeutic formulations available to you in tablets, capsules, powdered or in liquid form to “supplement” your current diet. That’s why they are called “food supplements.” Depending on your individual situation, we might also require that you make some specific changes in your diet & eating habits and in your routines, in order to bring about the best possible result. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

11/19/2025

We have 10 AM and 11 AM  in person initial consultation availability at NHIC Des Moines this Friday! Contact the office directly to schedule! 

Why Your Sleep Quality Matters Just As Much As QuantityHi Friends!Most people think sleep is all about how many hours th...
11/18/2025

Why Your Sleep Quality Matters Just As Much As Quantity

Hi Friends!

Most people think sleep is all about how many hours they spend in bed, but the real story is something deeper. Your quality of sleep determines how well your body repairs, detoxes, balances hormones, supports metabolism, and restores energy.

Your Body Heals Only When You Reach Restorative Sleep
During the night your body moves through different stages of sleep. Two stages matter most for your long-term health.

Deep Sleep
This is when:
• Physical repair happens
• Muscles rebuild
• Mitochondria recover
• Cortisol regulates
• Your lymphatic system clears toxins

If deep sleep is low, your body never fully recovers and your stress hormones remain elevated. This is one of the biggest reasons people struggle with weight, energy, inflammation, or slow metabolism even if they are doing everything right during the day.

REM Sleep
This is where:
• Emotional processing happens
• The brain consolidates memories
• The nervous system resets
• Mood and mental clarity improve
Poor REM sleep can show up as brain fog, irritability, low motivation, and trouble focusing the next day.
Both stages are essential. Missing either one means your body misses important healing and detox cycles.

Why Restored Works So Well
Restored was designed to help your body get into the deep and REM sleep stages naturally. It does not sedate you. It helps your sleep cycles function the way they were created to work.

From a physiological standpoint, Restored helps support
• Balanced nighttime cortisol
• GABA and serotonin pathways
• Mitochondrial recovery
• Nervous system relaxation
• Hormone rhythm and repair
• Metabolic reset during sleep

This is why so many people notice less nighttime waking, deeper sleep, better recovery, and more morning energy within the first few nights.

Bundle Options For Better Results

Restored + Lean + Fit
This bundle is ideal if your goals include
• Better metabolism
• Fat loss support
• Muscle recovery
• Better daytime energy
• Reduced inflammation
• Faster workout recovery

Lean helps your body optimize fat metabolism, while Fit supports muscle health and mitochondrial function. Combined with Restored, your body has the tools it needs to repair at night and perform better during the day.

Restored + Calm
The perfect pairing if you
• Struggle to unwind at night
• Have a busy mind at bedtime
• Hold stress in your body
• Wake up between 1 and 3 a.m.
• Feel tired but wired

Calm prepares the nervous system for rest. Restored carries you through deeper sleep cycles. Together, they create a powerful environment for high quality restorative sleep.

If You Want Better Health, Start With Your Sleep

Your sleep quality touches every part of your health. Weight, hormones, stress, inflammation, emotional health, cognitive function, and energy levels all depend on how well your body restores overnight.

Order individually or in a bundle at makewellnesswithdrsarah.com (http://www.makewellnesswithdrsarah.com)
only available online

Wishing you deep and restorative sleep tonight.

Dr. Sarah Outlaw, Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines

P.S. In Person appointments available Friday 9am-12pm. Call the office at 515-243-0173 to schedule.

P.P.S. CityView’s Best of Des Moines voting is live and we would be so grateful for your support. Voting ends on the 30th, so please take a moment to vote today and share with your friends as well.

You can vote at dmcityview.com.

Here is where to find us on the ballot:

Kava DSM
• Best Local Coffee or Coffee House: #37
• Best Local Ice Cream or Gelato Shop: #49

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines
• Best Local Herbal or Nutritional Supplement Store: #185
• Best Local Holistic Health Center: #193
(This is the one we would love to win most)

We appreciate you very much and are so thankful for your support!

Click here for an update from Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines!

11/18/2025

Due to being closed next Thursday for Thanksgiving, Dr. Sarah will be in the office from 9-12 this Friday see in-person new or follow-up patients only. No same-day appointments will be available. Must book Today-Thursday for Friday.

It’s Open Enrollment time!If you are looking for natural health care, please read your options carefully. Most tradition...
11/17/2025

It’s Open Enrollment time!

If you are looking for natural health care, please read your options carefully.

Most traditional policies will NOT always cover homeopathic or functional medicine.

One of the most important things you can do is to make sure you add on or choose to have an:

👉🏻 HSA (Health Savings Account) or
👉🏻 FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Do your research. There are differences between the two and it is important that you make sure that you are covered for what you need.

We Would Love Your Vote in Best of Des Moines!CityView’s Best of Des Moines voting is now live, and we would be so grate...
11/13/2025

We Would Love Your Vote in Best of Des Moines!

CityView’s Best of Des Moines voting is now live, and we would be so grateful for your support. Voting ends on the 30th, so please take a moment to vote today and share with your friends as well.

You can vote at dmcityview.com.

Here is where to find us on the ballot:

Kava DSM
• Best Local Coffee or Coffee House: #37
• Best Local Ice Cream or Gelato Shop: #49

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines
• Best Local Herbal or Nutritional Supplement Store: #185
• Best Local Holistic Health Center: #193
(This is the one we would love to win most)

We appreciate you very much and are so thankful for your support.

Warmly,
Dr. Sarah
Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines & Kava DSM

One of Our Favorite Supplement Companies is Having a Very Special Launch Tonight!(If you are on both my mailing lists I ...
11/12/2025

One of Our Favorite Supplement Companies is Having a Very Special Launch Tonight!

(If you are on both my mailing lists I apologize if you receive this message twice! But it’s worth repeating!)

We are so excited to invite you to tonight’s MAKE Wellness RESTORED Virtual Launch Party happening at 7 PM CST!

This launch is packed with amazing giveaways including:
💤 Oura™ Rings
🛏️ Cozy Earth™ Bamboo Sheet Sets
🩶 Lola™ Blankets
💰 2 Grand Prizes of $2,500 Gift Sets

All you need to do to register is take the Sleep Quiz to find out what sleep type you are that automatically enters you into the giveaways and gets you registered for tonight’s live event!

👉 Take the Sleep Quiz + RSVP Here
makewellnesshub.com/sleep-quiz/?referral=0F2EBD8111



Let’s Talk Sleep for a Second

Sleep is not just about how long you’re in bed, it’s about how restorative it is.
Your deep sleep and REM sleep are the real numbers to watch if you use a sleep tracker like the Oura Ring.

That’s where RESTORED comes in.

This revolutionary new formula helps:
✨ Balance nighttime cortisol levels
✨ Calm your nervous system naturally
✨ Improve deep and REM sleep quality
✨ Support recovery and hormone balance
✨ Help your body reset and truly restore overnight

Cortisol spikes at night are one of the biggest things keeping people from losing weight, feeling rested, or recovering properly and RESTORED is designed to help correct that.



Early Black Friday Perks Are LIVE

MAKE Wellness is kicking off Black Friday early with bundle deals you won’t want to miss including special savings on LEAN + FIT and CALM + RESTORED combo packs.

So grab your cozy blanket, get comfy, and join us for a fun, educational, and inspiring launch event tonight!

🎉 Lights Out. RESTORED.
🕖 7 PM CST - November 12th
💤 Take the Sleep Quiz + RSVP Now
makewellnesshub.com/sleep-quiz/?referral=0F2EBD8111



In health,
Dr. Sarah Outlaw
Natural Health Improvement Centers

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11/12/2025

Dr. Sarah has a 1 PM virtual initial consultation appointment available for tomorrow – Thursday! $197 special that includes all of the testing! This is your sign to change your health and your life this week! 

Your Wellness Matters!We are now booking new and returning patient consultations for November and December at Natural He...
11/12/2025

Your Wellness Matters!

We are now booking new and returning patient consultations for November and December at Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines. Appointments are available in person or virtual as soon as this Thursday afternoon!

New Patient Initial Consultation and Testing Special: $197 (regularly $299)
Includes your full evaluation, advanced muscle testing, and a customized report of findings.

If it has been three or more months since your last visit or supplement program, your reevaluation is $125. This includes new testing and a report of findings. Non-maintenance patients will restart a four-month detox plan designed to help you make progress right away.

We offer payment plans and pay-in-full discounts. Spots are limited through the end of the year. Lock in your 2025 pricing now so you can start the year as healthy as possible.



What Makes NHIC Different

At NHIC, we do more than manage symptoms. We help you find the root cause of your health challenges using advanced testing and whole-body analysis.

Here is what you can expect:

Advanced Muscle Testing
This specialized testing identifies hidden stressors and imbalances in the body so we can restore function naturally.

Advanced Functional Bloodwork
We uncover nutrient deficiencies, inflammation patterns, and early metabolic shifts that are often missed in traditional lab work.

Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX)
Every person should have this test done.
• Reveals how your body handles inflammation, metabolism, and nutrient reserves
• Identifies risk patterns for fatigue, blood sugar instability, and cellular stress
• Comes with a clear, comprehensive report showing your next steps

Book Your MVX Blood Test Here: l.bttr.to/Lhfyb
$135 includes the blood test, report, and lab review with Dr. Sarah

Our detailed reports provide personalized recommendations to help you move forward with confidence.



Conditions We Commonly Support

Fatigue
Brain Fog
Hormone Imbalance
Gut Health
Weight Resistance
Anxiety
Sleep Challenges
Thyroid Issues
Detoxification
Autoimmune Support
Children’s Health
Pet Wellness

We also offer family plans and reduced rates for children and pets, making it easier for your entire household to stay healthy.



Rewards and Referral Programs

Share the Care Program
Refer a friend or family member who books an initial consultation and receive $25 in credit on your account.

RepeatMD Rewards App
Sign up for our RepeatMD app and receive $50 toward any NHIC service.
When you refer a friend through the app, they receive $50 off their initial consultation.
nhiccenters.repeatmd.app



Book Now to Secure Your Spot

Appointments fill quickly at the end of the year. Take the next step toward transforming your health.

👉 Book Your Appointment Now
Or call or text 515-809-8747 to schedule today.

Start your new year strong, balanced, and ready to thrive.

In Health,
Dr. Sarah Outlaw
Natural Health Improvement Centers
Safe, Natural Solutions for Many Health Problems

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403 SW 8th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm

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