Rather than stopping at basic labs, we often use advanced specialty testing to better understand what may be happening beneath the surface. These tests can help uncover hidden contributors to symptoms and guide more personalized treatment plans. Here are four specialty tests we frequently use in our practice. 1. GI-MAP + Zonulin: A Deeper Look […]
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Understanding Autoimmunity: Genetics Load the Gun, Environment Pulls the Trigger Research suggests that genetics account for only about 20–30% of autoimmune risk, while environmental and lifestyle factors play a major role in determining whether disease manifests. This means someone may have a genetic predisposition but never develop autoimmunity unless specific triggers are present. Common Root […]
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Is the Heat Making You Feel Zapped? What IV Therapy Actually Does Summer heat and long days can drain your energy faster than you’d think. When you’re dehydrated or nutrient-depleted, your body can’t recover as quickly — and oral supplements alone often aren’t enough, since digestion breaks down a portion of what you take in […]
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July is Autoimmune Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, education, and support for the millions of people living with autoimmune disease. Autoimmune conditions affect an estimated 50 million Americans, and the number continues to rise. These conditions occur when the immune system—designed to protect us—mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, creating chronic inflammation […]
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