How to Read Your Inflammation Markers: CRP, ESR, and Beyond
hs-CRP is the most important single inflammation marker — functional optimal is below 0.5 mg/L, not the conventional cutoff of 3.0 mg/L.
13 min readFeb 22, 2026
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Lithium Orotate Low-Dose Benefits: A Functional Medicine Approach to Mood Disorders
Low-dose lithium orotate (5-40mg) provides mood stabilization without the toxicity risks of pharmaceutical lithium carbonate
12 min readFeb 22, 2026
GI-MAP Interpretation Guide: Functional Medicine Approach to Gut Health Testing
GI-MAP provides comprehensive gut microbiome analysis beyond conventional stool tests
12 min readFeb 22, 2026
Inflammatory Markers Blood Test Guide: A Functional Medicine Approach to Lab Interpretation
Standard inflammatory marker panels often miss subclinical inflammation that can drive chronic disease
13 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Cancer Side-Effect Support
9 types of holistic practitioners can help with cancer side-effect support
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for High Cholesterol
6 types of holistic practitioners can help with high cholesterol
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Weight & Metabolic Health
8 types of holistic practitioners can help with weight & metabolic health
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Menstrual Irregularities
7 types of holistic practitioners can help with menstrual irregularities
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Hormone Imbalance
8 types of holistic practitioners can help with hormone imbalance
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Chronic Nausea
7 types of holistic practitioners can help with chronic nausea
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Celiac & Gluten Issues
5 types of holistic practitioners can help with celiac & gluten issues
3 min readFeb 22, 2026
Best Holistic Practitioners for Acid Reflux & GERD
7 types of holistic practitioners can help with acid reflux & gerd
3 min readFeb 22, 2026