Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines Sarah Outlaw, BCDHH, MH, MSACN - Board Certified Doctor of Holistic Health | Herbalist | Nutritionist - Safe, natural solutions for many health concerns.

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. What is Nutrition Response Testing? 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. GREAT NEWS! 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.

A quick reminder for our NHIC family! 💚Natural Health Improvement Center will be closed Thursday, September 17, and Frid...
09/17/2026

A quick reminder for our NHIC family! 💚

Natural Health Improvement Center will be closed Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you next week!

You should feel great after you eat. If you don’t, there is something going on with your digestive system that needs to ...
09/16/2026

You should feel great after you eat. If you don’t, there is something going on with your digestive system that needs to be handled. Diarrhea, constipation, stomach aches, burping, gas...none of these things are normal.

Don’t ignore the warning signs that your gut needs some help! Symptoms are your body‘s way of sending up a white flag of surrender and letting you know that something is going on. All disease begins in the gut, and so does inflammation. If you are gut is not healthy, then the rest of you won’t be healthy either.

Ask us about our gut restoration program at NHIC. We have helped our patients handle everything from gastritis, colitis, Crohn’s, irritable bowel syndrome, SIBO, and more just by correcting imbalances in the gut.

We can help you too! Call or email us today! 515-243-0173 | [email protected]

09/16/2026

Friendly reminder: NHIC is closed Thursday and Friday this week. We will be away for a conference and we will not be able to answer emails or phone messages until we return on Monday.

09/14/2026

Same day initial consultation or restart appointment is available! 1:10 PM CST in person or 1:20 PM virtual! Email [email protected] to get on the schedule.

We have some exciting news! 🎉Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines has been nominated for Best of Des Moines i...
09/13/2026

We have some exciting news! 🎉

Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines has been nominated for Best of Des Moines in the Holistic Health category! 🤍

It means so much to us to be recognized, and we would LOVE your vote!

Voting only takes a minute:

✨Go to dmcityview.com/best-2027 (https://www.dmcityview.com/best-2027/)
✨ Find #199 – Holistic Health
✨ Write in Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines
✨ Submit your vote!

Every vote helps, and we are incredibly grateful for our amazing patients, families, and community who continue to support what we do.

🏆 Let’s bring home Best of Des Moines!

Thank you for trusting us with your health and for being part of the NHIC family. 🤍

Click here for an update from Natural Health Improvement Centers!

09/12/2026

What are all those gadgets in our wellness room?! 👀⚡️ Let me show you!

In this quick demo, I’m showing you our OlyLife P90+, the targeted wand, and the eye mask, and how we use them at Natural Health Improvement Center.

The P90+ combines PEMF + Terahertz technology as part of a whole-body wellness session.

So WHO might want to use it?

⚡️ Someone dealing with everyday muscle tension or soreness
⚡️ Someone who wants additional recovery support after workouts or physical activity
⚡️ Someone who sits all day and wants to support healthy circulation and movement
⚡️ Someone who feels stressed, tense or has trouble winding down
⚡️ Someone looking for another tool to support relaxation and overall wellness
⚡️ Anyone interested in supporting healthy energy and recovery as they age

The wand is one of my favorite features because we can focus on a specific area instead of only doing a whole-body session. Think shoulders, back, knees, feet or other areas that could use a little extra attention.

And the eye mask 👀 uses low-frequency PEMF technology and is a great option for tired eyes, lots of screen time, eye comfort and relaxation.

These aren’t meant to replace good nutrition, movement, sleep or addressing WHY you don’t feel your best. They’re another really cool tool we can add to the toolbox. 🙌🏻

Want to try them?

📍 Book a session at our Waukee location.

🏡 Want one at home? The devices are also available for home use. Reach out to us and we can send you purchasing information and help you figure out which option may be the best fit.

Watch the demo to see them in action! ⚡️

09/12/2026

We have a new patient initial consultation or restart in person in Waukee slot open just for you on Monday at 1:20 PM! Send an email to info@nhiccenters.com to get on the schedule.

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 🚨Our Mommy & Daddy Muscle Testing Workshop is THIS SATURDAY, September 12 from 10 AM–12 PM in Wa...
09/11/2026

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 🚨

Our Mommy & Daddy Muscle Testing Workshop is THIS SATURDAY, September 12 from 10 AM–12 PM in Waukee!

And we’re doing SPECIAL COUPLES PRICING:

🔥 $127 PER COUPLE
Basically… BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE FREE!

This is a hands-on workshop designed to teach you how to actually USE basic muscle testing at home with your family.

You’ll learn how to:

✨ Muscle test foods & supplements
✨ See what strengthens vs. stresses the body
✨ Narrow down what your child may need support with
✨ Compare different supplements or wellness options
✨ Test personal care products
✨ Ask better questions to get clearer answers
✨ Recognize when your testing may NOT be reliable
✨ Practice until you feel confident doing it yourself

And yes, we’ll be practicing on kids, spouses AND even pets! 🐾

My goal is for you to leave with more clarity, more confidence and more peace of mind when making everyday wellness decisions for your family.

📍 Natural Health Improvement Center
95 NE Dartmoor Dr., Waukee, IA

🗓 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 10 AM–12 PM CST

💻 NOT LOCAL? JOIN US LIVE VIA ZOOM!

You’ll receive a workbook + instruction, whether you attend in person or virtually.

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY so I can have everyone’s workbooks ready!

One registration covers BOTH of you.

Grab your spouse or partner and come learn with me!

Sign up here and make sure to let me know if you’re in person or virtual. https://square.link/u/X1GJG0NK

You’ve heard of HIGH estrogen.LOW estrogen.Estrogen dominance.But have you heard me talk about DIRTY ESTROGEN? 👀First, e...
09/10/2026

You’ve heard of HIGH estrogen.
LOW estrogen.
Estrogen dominance.

But have you heard me talk about DIRTY ESTROGEN? 👀

First, estrogen itself is NOT dirty or bad. We NEED estrogen.

“Dirty estrogen” isn’t a medical diagnosis. It’s a functional term I use when talking about how the body METABOLIZES and ELIMINATES estrogen.

Because it’s not only about how much estrogen you MAKE.

It’s also about what your body DOES WITH IT. 🎯

Estrogen is metabolized primarily through the liver into different metabolites, which then need to be properly processed and eliminated. We commonly look at the 2-OH, 4-OH and 16-OH pathways.

And your GUT matters too!

Estrogen metabolites can be deconjugated in the gut and potentially REABSORBED instead of eliminated.

This is why hormone health is about SO much more than your ovaries.

When I’m looking at estrogen patterns, I’m also thinking about:

🧬 Liver function
🧬 Gut health + microbiome
🧬 Regular bowel movements
🧬 Methylation + nutrients
🧬 Blood sugar + insulin
🧬 Inflammation
🧬 Environmental estrogen exposure
🧬 Estrogen-to-progesterone balance

Estrogen-related patterns can show up alongside breast tenderness, heavy or painful periods, PMS, irregular cycles, fibroids, endometriosis, bloating, water retention, cycle-related migraines, acne, weight struggles and fertility or ovulation concerns.

But here’s the REALLY important part:

You can experience an estrogen-dominant PATTERN without simply having “too much estrogen.”

Sometimes it’s estrogen-to-progesterone balance.
Sometimes it’s metabolism and clearance.
Sometimes it’s recirculation through the gut.
Sometimes we need to look further upstream.

🎯 DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER.

Instead of only asking, “How do we fix my estrogen?” I want to know:

WHY is this pattern happening in the first place?

Your gut matters. Your liver matters. Your blood sugar matters. Your nutrients matter. Your environment matters.

Your hormones don’t operate in a vacuum. 🤍

Ready to dig deeper into YOUR hormones? Message Natural Health Improvement Center to get started.

Address

95 NE Dartmoor Drive
Waukee, IA
50263

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15152430173

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