Evidence-informed articles to help you understand lab testing, interpret results, and make better health decisions.
Annual Wellness: Why Regular Lab Testing Is Key to Your Health Regular lab screenings are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, helping catch potential issues early when they’re most treatable. By checking key health markers annually – such as blood counts, met
HormonesHormones and Your Health: Understanding Imbalances in Men and Women Hormones act as the body’s chemical messengers, influencing everything from energy and mood to metabolism and sex drive. It’s common for hormone levels to shift over time – for instance, men’s testosterone naturally declines by abou
Cognitive HealthLongevity & Healthy Aging: Using Lab Tests to Age Gracefully As we live longer, the goal isn’t just a long life – it’s a long **healthy** life. Healthy aging is about maintaining vitality and preventing chronic diseases so you can stay active and independent as you get older. Lab tests play a critic
DetoxificationInflammation & Immune Health: The Silent Threat of Chronic Inflammation Not all threats to our health are obvious – chronic inflammation is a prime example of a “silent” process that can simmer unnoticed in the body while increasing the risk of serious diseases. Inflammation itself is a natural immu
DetoxificationLiver Health & Detoxification: What Your Lab Results Reveal The liver is your body’s built-in detoxifier – a 24/7 processing plant that filters blood, metabolizes drugs, and breaks down toxins. It also plays a key role in digestion and nutrient storage. Because of its central role, keeping your live
DetoxificationFertility & Preconception: Essential Lab Tests Before Pregnancy When you’re planning to have a baby, there’s plenty of excitement – and a lot to think about. One smart step is getting a clear picture of your health through lab tests before you conceive. A preconception lab workup can identify issues
Cognitive HealthCognitive Function & Brain Health: What Your Labs Can Tell You We often associate memory lapses or “brain fog” with getting older or being stressed – and while those can be factors, sometimes the root cause is detectable in a blood test. The brain, perhaps more than any other organ, depends on a ste
Cognitive HealthGut Health & Digestion: Understanding Your Labs “All disease begins in the gut,” Hippocrates purportedly said over two thousand years ago. While that may be a bit of an overstatement, modern science continues to reveal how central our digestive system is to overall health – from nutrient absorption
HormonesSkin and Hair Wellness: How Nutrients and Hormones Affect Your Appearance They say beauty comes from within – and when it comes to your skin and hair, that’s often literally true. The status of your internal health, from nutrient levels to hormonal balance, reflects outwardly in complexion, hair shi
Athletic PerformanceAthletic Performance: Optimizing Fitness with Lab Testing Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are always seeking an edge – a better training regimen, optimal nutrition, the latest recovery hack. One often overlooked tool in the athlete’s toolkit is lab testing. By analyzing what’s happening inside your
Cognitive HealthThyroid Health 101: Understanding Your Thyroid Lab Results The thyroid gland may be small and shaped like a butterfly, but it has a mighty impact on how you feel. This little gland at the base of your neck produces hormones (T3 and T4) that regulate your metabolism – influencing your energy levels,
Cognitive HealthStress and Adrenal Health: Lab Tests to Understand Fatigue and Burnout Feeling “burnt out” or chronically exhausted despite getting enough sleep? Struggling with sugar cravings, afternoon energy crashes, or dependance on caffeine? These are often blamed on modern stress – and indeed, chronic stress
Heart HealthMetabolic Health & Weight Management: What Lab Tests Can Tell You Maintaining a healthy weight isn’t just about willpower or calorie counting – underlying biological factors can make it easier or harder for each person. That’s where lab tests come in. They can reveal metabolic issues that influence
Cognitive HealthAdvanced Cardiovascular Health: Beyond Cholesterol in Heart Risk Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is a lot of it is preventable with the right knowledge and actions. Traditionally, when assessing heart health, doctors focused on the basic cholesterol numb
Athletic PerformanceMicronutrients Uncovered: Why Vitamin & Mineral Testing Matters Vitamins and minerals are the “little things” that make a big difference in how our bodies function. They are the cofactors and building blocks for everything from energy production to immune defense to DNA synthesis. Yet, modern diets
