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Lumen Connect

⭐ Our Partnership With Lumen

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As my patient, you receive exclusive access to Lumen Connect, a platform that delivers 24/7 metabolic assessment by integrating:

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  • your daily Lumen readings,

  • your wearable data (sleep, HRV, activity, stress), and

  • expert nutritional guidance ​

This creates a comprehensive cardiometabolic picture, updated in real time.​

❤️ Why I Recommend (and use) Lumen Connect 

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I recommend Lumen Connect because it gives us something no lab test or wearable can provide:

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👉 Daily, real-time insight into how your metabolism is functioning.
👉 Better pricing for you when ordered through the clinic QR code.
👉 Full data access so I can guide you more accurately.

What is Lumen and Lumen Connect?

Lumen is a small, handheld breath device that measures your metabolism in real time.


With one breath, it shows whether your body is burning fat or carbohydrates — something no lab test or wearable can do daily.

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When you enroll through our clinic’s QR code, your results connect directly to Dr. Cruz and our nutrition team so we can tailor your care with precision.

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✨ Why I Love Lumen Connect

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1. Personalized insights every day

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   Your daily Lumen readings show us how:

  • well your body recovers

  • how flexible your metabolism is

  • how your nutrition affects you

  • whether your body is under stress

  • how easily you burn fat

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This helps us refine your exercise, nutrition, and recovery plan — in real time.

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2. Completely individualized exercise guidance

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   Your morning score tells us what your metabolism is ready for:

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  • Lumen 1–2: fat-burn ready → great for Zone 2 cardio + strength

  • Lumen 3: mixed mode → moderate workouts

  • Lumen 4–5: stressed → focus on light movement + recovery

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   This prevents overtraining, improves mitochondrial health, and reduces inflammation

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3. Daily nutrition guidance that aligns with your metabolism

    

   Your readings help determine:

  • how much carbohydrate your body can handle

  • when to time carbs

  • which meals support fat-burning

  • how to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings

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4. Better pricing for patients

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    I do not receive compensation from Lumen.
    The QR code exists so:

  • your device links to our clinician dashboard

  • you receive lower pricing than retail

  • you get access to features only available to clinicians

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5. Designed for your unique metabolic needs

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    Lumen may be especially helpful for:

  • patients on GLP-1 (ozempic, wegovy, zepbound, etc)

  • perimenopause/menopause

  • PCOS

  • POTS / long COVID

  • fatigue, inflammation, and weight plateaus

  • Optimization of cardiometabolic health

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6. Support from a full care team

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    Through Lumen Connect you get:

  • Dr. Cruz’s clinical oversight

  • Nutritionist Support 

  • Integration with labs, Stress Testing, and wearable data (such as HRV, activity, sleep patterns, etc) 

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lumen Connect

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1. What exactly does Lumen measure?

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  Lumen measures the CO₂ concentration in your breath to determine if your body is burning fat or carbohydrates for energy.

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2. Why is this important?

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Your ability to switch between fat and carbs — called metabolic flexibility — is key for daily tracking of:

  • long-term heart health

  • stable energy

  • weight control

  • inflammation

  • hormonal balance

  • exercise performance

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3. Why do I need to purchase Lumen through the clinic’s QR code?

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The QR code allows:

  • your data to connect securely to our clinician portal

  • Dr. Cruz + our nutrition team to see your daily readings

  • us to adjust your macronutrient and exercise plan

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Without the QR code, we cannot access your data or personalize your plan.

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4. Does Dr. Cruz get paid by Lumen?

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    No. There is no compensation of any kind. Lumen is offered through our practice because it improves your care and gives you better pricing than retail.

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5.  How does Lumen change my exercise plan?

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Your morning score tells us if your body is ready for:

  • fat-burning exercise (Zone 2 + strength)

  • moderate training

  • or needs a recovery day

This prevents overtraining and helps improve mitochondrial function.

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6. How does Lumen impact my meals?

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Your readings help us determine:

  • carb tolerance

  • when to add carbs

  • when to focus on protein-first meals

  • which meals best support fat-burning

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7. How long does it take to see results?

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Every patient is different. Within 2-4 weeks, most patients notice improvements in:

  • energy

  • cravings

  • fat-burning pattern

  • recovery
     

   Metabolic flexibility improves over 8–12 weeks with consistent use.

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8. Can Lumen replace labs or wearables?

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      No. Lumen adds a layer of real-time metabolic insight that allows comprehensive assessment of cardiometabolic health.
      Lumen is usually paired with :

  • labs

  • VO₂ max

  • HRV

  • stress

  • sleep

  • exercise patterns

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9. How do I get started? 

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      To maintain exclusivity for our patients, if you are interested in Lumen Connect, please click the button below to contact us directly. Once we confirm you are an ACTIVE (meaning you have been seen within the last 2 years) patient, we will send you the QR Code along with more details about the program. 

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