Jordan Bench

Imagine having a naturopathic doctor who knows every detail of your health history - from your sleep patterns to your blood work trends - available 24/7 to give you personalized health guidance. Now imagine that doctor also being powered by cutting-edge AI, capable of processing vast amounts of health data to spot patterns you might never notice. This isn't science fiction - it's what I've built using ChatGPT, and it's transforming how I approach my health.

The Data Integration Story

I've always cared about my health. But, like most, I found tracking everything to be overwhelming. Blood work results would pile up, my WHOOP data would accumulate, and I'd read health books that would eventually gather dust. All this valuable information was sitting there, waiting to be connected - but who has the time to make sense of it all?

That's when I had an idea. What if I could create my own AI health advisor? Not just any advisor, but one that knows everything about my body, my habits, and my health journey. So I created exactly that in ChatGPT by uploading two years of blood work results, my lifetime WHOOP data (sleep, exercise, recovery - everything), my DEXA scan results, and even the raw text of health books I'm reading, like "Good Energy." Think of it as giving ChatGPT a complete picture of my health journey.

The AI Naturopath Approach

Here's where it gets interesting. Instead of just getting cold, clinical analysis, I instructed ChatGPT to analyze this data through the lens of naturopathic medicine. When I asked about optimizing my diet, it didn't just check my cholesterol. It examined how my sleep, exercise, and kidney function all work together.

The insights have been eye-opening. For example, ChatGPT recommended tracking my daily intake of food, hydration, and nutrients while linking these metrics to my existing health data. It led to guidance that highlighted specific changes. These included reducing processed carbs, balancing healthy fats, and supporting kidney function. The goal was to address elevated LDL cholesterol and BUN. It's like having a health detective who knows every detail of your case and can spot connections you might never notice.

The Practical Implementation

But all this sophisticated analysis would be useless without practical application. That's where my newest discovery comes in - an app called Snapcalorie. I've never liked the idea of tracking calories or macros since it seems tedious and like a lot of work. But taking a picture before I eat my food? That I can do. The app predicts the macro nutrient breakdown based on the picture and any notes you add, making it incredibly easy to track what's going into my body.

You might think, "I'm healthy because I eat well and exercise." I thought the same thing. But your blood work doesn't lie. And neither do the micronutrients of what you eat. Through this process, I've discovered that sugar - even the natural, "healthier" forms - is my biggest challenge. Even though I don't eat processed foods and prioritize protein, those sneaky natural sugars were affecting my health in ways I never realized.

The beauty of this approach is that it combines the complexity of comprehensive health data with simple, practical solutions. I'm not spending hours logging food or trying to interpret lab results on my own. Instead, I've created a system where AI does the heavy lifting of analysis, while I focus on making better decisions about what goes into my body.

I'm excited to see what other patterns emerge as I continue this experiment. The goal isn't just to address health issues - it's to optimize my wellbeing before problems develop. Maybe this approach could help you take control of your health journey too.