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Looking Beyond Normal Lab Results

One of the most common things we hear new patients tell us is, “My blood work was normal, but I still don’t feel like myself.”

They might be dealing with fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, joint discomfort, or low energy. Yet when standard tests come back within the normal range, it can feel confusing and frustrating.

This is what makes functional testing different. We focus on understanding how the body is functioning before disease develops. Instead of waiting until a clear diagnosis appears, the goal is to look for early imbalances that may be placing stress on the body.

Sometimes these changes show up in lab markers long before a condition develops.

By looking a little deeper at those patterns, we can often identify opportunities to support the body earlier and help prevent larger issues down the road.

Listen to this podcast episode to understand the difference between normal and optimal lab work!

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How to Approach Arthritis and Inflammation

Microphone and computer; the blood sugar rollercoaster.

Arthritis and joint pain can be debilitating, and it’s often difficult to find the cause. Activity level, genetics, age, and nutrition all play a role, but more research is showing a link between inflammation and arthritis. Inflammation is believed by many experts to be one of the main causes for many of the chronic conditions that affect people today. Fortunately, there are things you can do to support your body and your joints, and potentially lower inflammation. In this week’s show we’ll discuss how to approach arthritis and inflammation naturally, and how your lifestyle can affect your inflammation levels.

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show

Joint Support Max – Joint Support Max provides targeted nutritional support for cartilage and joints. The metabolically active form of vitamin B12, as well as folic acid and the trace minerals molybdenum and silica are included to enhance the body’s utilization of the primary ingredients.

Turmeric Complex – The herbal extracts in Turmeric Complex contain multiple, beneficial compounds with documented ability to help modulate COX enzymes, scavenge free radicals, and promote physiological balance in susceptible tissues in a safe and harmonious fashion. Meriva®brand turmeric, a key ingredient in Turmeric Complex, combines turmeric extract with phosphatidylcholine forming a bioavailable turmeric phytosome complex that is significantly better absorbed than regular turmeric extracts.

Omega Eye and Joint – This mixed fatty acid supplement supplies important fatty acids that are often difficult to obtain from the diet. Omega Eye and Joint was formulated to favor omega-3 fatty acids over omega-6 fatty acids to help maintain a healthy fatty acid ratio when added to typical diets that tend to be too low in omega-3.

You can also listen to How to Approach Arthritis and Inflammation on our YouTube channel here.