The physical symptoms of anxiety: How we treat the mind & body

The physical symptoms of anxiety: How we treat the mind & body

The chest tightness started at work. Then came the shortness of breath, the racing heart. She went to the ER convinced something was wrong with her heart. The ECG came back normal. Blood work was fine. The doctor said she was okay and sent her home. Two weeks later,...
Beyond the fasting test: Why A1C is Your Metabolic Roadmap

Beyond the fasting test: Why A1C is Your Metabolic Roadmap

You fasted for 12 hours, showed up to the lab, got your blood drawn, and the fasting glucose number came back normal. Everything is fine, right? Not always. A fasting glucose test captures a single moment. It tells you what your blood sugar was doing that morning,...
Managing fatty liver: The Role of Consistent Lifestyle Support

Managing fatty liver: The Role of Consistent Lifestyle Support

Nobody expects to hear that their liver has too much fat in it. There is no pain, no warning, no symptom you would notice in your day-to-day life. Most people find out during a routine blood test when their liver enzymes come back higher than they should. Their doctor...