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What Your “Normal” Blood Work Is Actually Telling You: A Functional Nutrition Guide to CBC, CMP, Lipids & Thyroid Panels
Many patients experience unexplained symptoms despite receiving normal lab results. Traditional blood tests, including CBC, CMP, lipid panels, and thyroid panels, often miss subtle signs of nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, or hormonal imbalances. For instance, CBC can reveal iron or B12 deficiencies, while CMP offers insights into liver health and metabolic function. Lipid panels indicate metabolic…
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How Stress Impacts Your Blood Sugar (and What You Can Do About It)
Stress significantly influences blood sugar levels, not just food intake. Emotional and psychological stressors trigger cortisol and adrenaline release, which can increase insulin resistance and glucose levels. This creates a feedback loop: stress raises glucose, poor control leads to fatigue, further stress ensues, and long-term effects can contribute to metabolic issues like prediabetes. Research indicates…
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Why I Do What I Do: My Journey into Functional Nutrition and How I Help You Heal From the Inside Out
Hi, I’m Dr. Tara Torres—a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, functional medicine practitioner, and someone who knows exactly what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsupported when your health isn’t making sense. Before I ever earned my degrees, opened my private practice (Sky Therapeutics), or built out online programs to support women around the country……
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Understanding Celiac Disease: Symptoms and Management
Celiac disease affects around 3 million Americans, causing immune reactions to gluten and damaging the small intestine. The only treatment is strict gluten avoidance, challenging due to hidden sources in food. This guide outlines the condition, diagnosis, and tips for managing a gluten-free diet for better health outcomes.
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