We bring real stories, strategies, and science from functional medicine to help you understand how lab testing and interpretation can transform your approach to health.In this episode:• Getting proper lab tests and understanding what they mean gives you power to take control of your health• Functional medicine uses conventional labs but with different optimal ranges than standard medicine• Establishing your baseline when feeling well creates a personal health dashboard to track changes• Insurance-billed lab tests can cost 50-100 times more than direct cash pay options• The four pillars we use for clinical decisions: patient history, presenting symptoms, lab results, and response to interventions• Functional ranges (like insulin 3-6) are much tighter than standard ranges (insulin 2-24)• Direct access testing is now available without doctor gatekeeping• You deserve access to your health data without waiting for problems to become severeWant to take the next step with functional medicine? Learn more about our new patient process and lab testing at www.thefacilitydenver.com For more insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram @thefacilitydenver Join our email list for monthly updates + offers. Stay curious, stay proactive, and we’ll catch you next time!

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