If you’ve ever felt like your health care provider was just putting a band-aid on your symptoms without really digging into why you’re feeling off, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—frustrated by quick fixes and vague diagnoses. That’s where functional medicine testing comes in, offering a fresh, more thorough approach to uncovering the root causes of health issues. It’s like switching from a blurry black-and-white TV to a high-definition color screen—suddenly, everythi

Let’s be honest: health can feel like a puzzle missing half its pieces. You visit doctor after doctor, get the usual tests, and still, the nagging symptoms persist. What if I told you there’s a way to dig deeper? To not just manage symptoms but actually understand what’s going on beneath the surface? Enter functional medicine testing —a game-changer for anyone tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to health. What Exactly Is Functional Medicine Testing? Before we dive into

If you’ve ever felt like your health issues are a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, you’re not alone. Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms, but what if you could dig deeper? What if you could uncover the root causes of your health challenges and address them head-on? That’s where functional medicine testing comes into play. It’s like having a health detective on your side, piecing together clues to reveal the bigger picture. What Is Functional

Let’s be honest: health can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. You go to the doctor, get a few tests, and walk away with a prescription or a vague “try to relax more.” But what if there were a way to dig deeper? To not just treat symptoms but to understand why they’re happening in the first place? That’s where functional medicine testing steps in, offering a fresh perspective on health that’s as intriguing as it is empowering. What Exactly Is Functional Medicine Testin

Let’s be honest: health can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. You might be juggling symptoms, popping vitamins, or hopping from one specialist to another, yet the root cause remains elusive. That’s where functional medicine testing steps in, offering a fresh lens to understand your body’s unique story. If you’ve ever wondered why your health feels like a mystery novel with no ending, this post is for you. Why Functional Medicine Testing Might Be Your Health Game-Change

Let’s be honest: health can feel like a puzzle missing half the pieces. You go to the doctor, get a prescription, and hope for the best. But what if the problem isn’t just the symptom? What if the symptom is just the tip of the iceberg? That’s where functional medicine testing comes in, flipping the script on traditional healthcare and digging deep to find the root cause of your health issues. I’ve been down the rabbit hole of endless tests and treatments that barely scratc

Let’s be honest - navigating the world of corporate health care can feel downright sadistic. You report your concerns, some time frazzled stranger looks up the closest fitting name for it, and looks up the newest medication for that name. And this is what they went to medical school for??? Sometimes it feels like you’re just whack a moling symptoms instead of actually getting better . That’s where functional health care steps in, offering a fresh perspective that digs deeper

If you’ve ever felt like your health issues are a puzzle missing a few key pieces, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—chasing symptoms,...

At its most basic, a functional medicine approach to health means sussing out and addressing the health inputs that are personally affecting YOU-- not a pill or procedure to to block an otherwise normal biochemical pathway or response.

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof asked somewhat rhetorically last week, "How can I protect myself and my family from this horrid neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson's)?" Hoping this might help.

If you’ve ever felt like your health issues are a puzzle missing a few crucial pieces, you’re not alone. Traditional medicine often...

Sometimes it's what you don't know you don't know-- the "unknown unknowns"-- that are the most important for your health.

Maybe it's her obvious intellect, her apparent introversion, turning 45, the death of her father; maybe partly too the theme of her new book, "an ode to attention and time," but the interview quickly grows philosophical.

Especially now that the farmers markets and farm stands are chock-full of greens, it's a good time to up our game on tasty & good-for-you aliño! White miso, anyone?

Eye health, just like bone health, cognitive health, does not exist on a one-way, linear continuum. That is to say, decline needn't be inevitable-- if you start to think for yourself.

In unscrupulous hands, routine screening and early detection are often a business model. What we need is intelligent, body-wide prevention. Not only for prostate cancer-- but for the lot of them. This will require of us to change the way we think about health & illness.

An epidemic of low back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain has emerged as things fall apart. One longtime friend (who has been nervously...

Stave off seasonal allergies with a pre-emptive deep clean of everything that's blooming in your intestines!

List of labs that have proven useful in preventing or reversing cognitive decline. Ask your PCP or DIY via our Rupa Health site.

Falling asleep? Staying asleep? 3 a.m. waking? Pin pointing your insomnia type can help you find your fix.