Taking a Closer Look: Four Specialty Tests In Functional Medicine We Use to Find Root Causes

July 20, 2026

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 […]

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Part 2: Root Causes of Autoimmune Disease from a Functional Medicine Perspective

July 15, 2026

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 […]

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What is IV Therapy?

July 9, 2026

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 […]

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