Everest Goldstein is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in Functional Medicine and has an extensive background in integrative wellness interventions. She deeply cares about her patients and devotes her time to working closely with each of them to address their individual needs. Knowing the importance of the brain-body connection, Everest addresses the body as a whole to optimize health and wellness. In today’s episode, we dive into the root causes of mood disorders and psychiatric illness with Everest Goldstein. Everest discusses how nutrition, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to mental health and wellness. If you are struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically, Everest is here to help you regain your life. Today on The Lab Report: 4:30 Meet Everest Goldstein and hear about her passion for psychiatry7:45 Everest’s unique approach to mental health9:55 The debate of mental health root causes12:15 Gut microbiome and the brain connection16:50 Nutrition changes for better outcomes20:00 Using the ketogenic diet in mental illness23:50 Protein, amino acids, and neurotransmitters26:00 The role for psychiatric medications28:30 Coaching lifestyle changes and motivation31:50 Therapy and counseling35:12 The Fireball Additional Resources: Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berberine is an alkaloid compound that can be extracted from several plants. It is a widely used supplement in personalized medicine and is also beginning to get some traction within the conventional medicine space. Berberine is mainly used in the GI tract for its antimicrobial effects, but as it relates to gut health, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What is even more fascinating is berberine’s vast systemic metabolic influences. In today’s episode, we dive into the wide array of berberine’s important effects. Not only on the gut, but also on detoxification systems, skin, eyes, lipid and blood glucose control, hypertension, and cardiovascular health. Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Berberine – not an herb – where does it come from?6:55 Overall gut modulator, skin health, and detox13:05 Metabolic dysfunction – blood glucose, protein, lipids14:50 Cardiovascular effects and heart health16:00 Contraindications and safety considerations18:00 What’s in a name? Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades Dr. Nigma Talib has been helping patients using her clinical expertise in naturopathic medicine. Her contributions to the field are recognized globally. Dr. Nigma has authored best-selling books such as “Reverse the Signs of Ageing” and “Younger Skin Starts in the Gut.” She was one of the first pioneers to introduce vitamin supplements in the fashion industry and she’s responsible for the radiant, glowing skin of some of Hollywood’s most famous faces. In today’s episode, we are honored to meet Dr. Nigma Talib. We discuss her holistic approach to health and learn her skincare tips and tricks to reverse the signs of ageing. Today on The Lab Report: 3:50 Meet Dr. Nigma Talib9:40 The importance of gut health in aging12:40 Nutrition and skin15:20 Dr. Nigma’s skincare products16:55 Hydration18:15 Light and radio frequency20:00 Vampire facials and PRP25:30 The Fireball Additional Resources: Dr. Nigma's website Shop Dr. Nigma's products Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Morgan Christie is a board-certified Physician Assistant, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she’s double board certified in functional medicine through IFM and IFNA. So, it should come to no surprise that she can basically riff on any topic we throw at her. However, she has a special passion for treating thyroid disorders and helping her patients find whole wellness. She’s spent over a decade studying and mastering her clinical approach and today we learn all about it. On today’s episode, we talk all things thyroid with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C. Thyroid physiology, symptoms, medications, supplements, nutrition, labs, and more! Truly a masterclass for anyone suffering from thyroid disorders or clinicians not sure where to start. Today on The Lab Report: 5:00 Meet Taylor Morgan Christie and hear about her journey10:35 Recognizing thyroid symptoms12:20 Thyroid testing 101 - “normal” vs. optimal and timing med dosing18:35 Choosing thyroid medications23:04 Reverse T3 interventions24:50 Proper absorption of thyroid medications26:30 Nutrition and the thyroid29:30 After optimizing - when to re-test labs?34:05 The Fireball Additional Resources: MyWholeWellness.com Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase** Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve seen the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” you’ll recognize today’s guest. Dr. Anna Lembke is an addiction specialist from Stanford University, a New York Times best-selling author, and was featured on that Netflix special. Addiction takes many forms – not only alcohol and illicit drugs, but also social media, exercise, shopping, and workaholism. But, where’s the line between habit and addiction? What can we do to reset our brain chemistry? In this episode, Dr. Lembke explains dopamine’s role in our brain’s reward system. We discuss addiction in its many forms, social media, and strategies to rewire dopamine pathways. Today on The Lab Report:  3:00 Anna Lembke explains dopamine and the reward system  6:05 Dopamine hits in today’s society10:40 Moderation vs. Abstinence13:30 Social media and children15:00 Does society award addictive behavior?18:45 Long term dopamine dysfunction and Parkinson’s disease22:00 Parenting in the digital age27:20 The Fireball Additional Resources:  annalembke.com  Dopamine Nation  Drug Dealer, MD The Social Dilemma Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ok, well…. Today’s episode is a bit unique…. The intention was to discuss the important benefits of a trace mineral called boron. It is an important mineral, make no mistake. But, as we started recording, we got bored. Turns out talking about boron is kind of boring! So, we do hit the boron highlights, but then, in typical Patti & Michael fashion, we veer off into debate and discussion. The topic became the danger of misinformation by health influencers and how to remain skeptical. Today on The Lab Report: 3:10 Thirty seconds on boron4:35 A dose of skepticism toward health influencers7:55 Health information changing tides  11:20 Methylation SNPs and reductionism15:30 GLP-1 agonists and total body systems21:30 Wrap up – always be curious and skeptical   Additional Resources: Genova Connect   **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase**   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genova’s nutritional testing offers precision results and personalized recommendations to create a nutritional treatment plan for optimal health and wellness. But for patients and clinicians, this can seem overwhelming when there is a significant amount of nutritional need. In addition to dietary counseling, clinicians often reach for supplements. VitaminLab is a premier supplement company in Canada that can customize results from the NutrEval and Metabolomix+ into as few pills as possible to help with patient compliance. Dr. Lydia Thurton is a naturopathic physician who works with clinicians through VitaminLab to help them through the process. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Lydia Thurton and discuss the process of customizing nutritional formulas, cautionary tales you should be aware of when choosing a supplement company, and the quality controls used by VitaminLab. Today on The Lab Report: 4:25 Meet Dr. Lydia Thurton and hear about her path to the supplement industry7:30 Combining supplements into as few pills as possible9:40 Pill fatigue and compliance11:00 Line between optimizing diet vs. supplementation13:00 Choosing where to get your supplements – VitaminLab quality controls17:35 Lydia’s private practice – passion for women of color20:10 Online Mental Health Facebook group22:10 Where to connect with VitaminLab and Dr. Lydia23:15 The Fireball  Additional Resources: Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Dr. Lydia's Thai Inspired Chicken Meatball Soup VitaminLab Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cayenne pepper, derived from the Capsicum annuum plant, is a fiery herb renowned for its intense heat and vibrant flavor. It contains a compound called capsaicin which is not only responsible for its spicy punch, but also numerous health benefits. Beyond its culinary uses, cayenne is highly regarded for its medicinal properties in gut health, pain relief, and even cardiometabolic disease. In today’s episode, we turn up the heat as we delve into the fiery world of cayenne. From its origins to its culinary and medicinal uses, we’ll uncover the secrets and surprising health benefits of this spicy superstar. Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Why are we talking about cayenne?4:40 Ethnobotany of cayenne8:30 Capsaicin, the heat, and substance P9:50 Cayenne and metabolic syndrome11:40 GI tract effects – how counterintuitive!15:30 Cardiovascular disease and cayenne16:40 Headaches and pain, topical cayenne – intranasal cayenne? WHAT!18:55 Wilbur Scoville rabbit hole re: Scoville Units22:50 What’s in a Name?????   Additional Resources: Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase**   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genova’s Endo+ Profile is the first of its kind in hormonal health, offering the unique ability to test saliva, blood, and urine simultaneously. This flexibility lets providers create tailored hormonal profiles that reveal insights and connections between sex hormones, thyroid function, adrenal health, melatonin rhythms, and estrogen metabolism. While creating this product, we spent years scouring the research for the most up-to-date clinical information. Some of what we found, or more importantly didn’t find, calls into question what gets repeated in the echo chambers of functional medicine. Today is part 3 of our series where we challenge common doctrine in hormone testing. It’s good to be humble, take a fresh look at dogmatic concepts, and rethink what we thought we knew.  Today on The Lab Report: 4:35 Endo+ - we are learning new lessons6:05 Salivary testosterone in females8:10 Urinary cortisol and the effects of dietary sodium10:50 Steroidogenic pathway and aromatase enzymes12:15 Ben Bikman, insulin resistance, and aromatase13:50 Salivary collection – passive drool vs. devices16:20 Serum hormone levels and BHRT18:25 Salivary progesterone and stress20:20 Estriol and estrogen metabolism               Additional Resources: Endo+ Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foods come in and out of favor all the time. Eggs are good for you… no wait, they are bad… nope, good again – let’s not even discuss butter! There are many disease correlations related to specific foods and literature continues to evolve. One such focus is on red meat and its correlation to cardiovascular disease.  But why? Is all red meat bad? Can you eat red meat and not increase heart disease risk? What about it should cause concern? Interestingly, the answer lies in the microbiome’s ability to metabolize the carnitine in red meat into a metabolite called trimethylamine (TMA). What happens from there is the key!  But be warned, there is more to TMA than red meat and carnitine. Today we discuss TMA and how it becomes a cardiovascular risk factor (TMAO). We tell you about TMA’s many sources - besides red meat - and why you should care. Today on The Lab Report: 2:10 Food controversies3:50 Break it Down: Trimethylamine (TMA) and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)6:40 TMAO, carnitine, and choline10:00 Wait, which foods are actually the problem?13:50 Red meat, TMAO, and cardiovascular risk18:40 Dietary microbiome changes20:05 Question of the Day: Which Genova profiles can help? Additional Resources: NutrEval Cardio Check Genova Connect   **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patti & Michael are on the road! We recorded this unique episode from the Genova Diagnostics booth as a sponsor of the Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This conference brings together cutting-edge research, world-class speakers, and the leading experts in metabolic health. As you can imagine, Genova’s testing is a key element in getting to the root cause of metabolic disfunction and optimal health. The personalization of our testing and results can help guide therapeutic modalities that may not be so obvious. In today’s episode, you’ll hear Patti & Michael recorded live from the Genova booth at Metabolic Health Summit 2024. We recap some of the incredible clinical insights we gained from attending the lectures. We also chat live with some of our friends, old and new, to keep you up to date with the latest innovations in the metabolic health industry. Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 - Where are we? And, what is Metabolic Health Summit?4:50 - Dr. Ben Bikman's Research on Adipose Tissue6:45 - Pearls from Dr. Andy Galpin's Lecture10:10 - Metabolic Psychiatry 13:00 - Using Specialty Testing for Metabolic Health 16:15 - Dr. Sheila Dean Stops By17:15 - Dorian Greenow - Co-Founder of Keto-Mojo24:15 - QOTD - Can you be metabolically health if you aren't on the ketogenic diet? Additional Resources: Metabolic Health Summit 2024 Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bill Rawls was a practicing OB/GYN physician for decades before his health began to suffer and he was faced with the limitations of modern medicine. Embarking on his own health journey, he dove headfirst into holistic and herbal therapies and found ultimate wellness. Dr. Rawls now teaches and writes extensively about the power of herbal medicine. He’s written several books including Suffered Long Enough, Unlocking Lyme, and his latest book The Cellular Wellness Solution. Dr. Rawls even started his own herbal supplement and wellness company called Vital Plan. In today’s episode, Dr. Bill Rawls discusses his new book, The Cellular Wellness Solution, a fresh take on the critical role our cells play in unlocking wellness and supporting health. He champions the power of herbal medicine and explains why you should too. Today on The Lab Report: 4:00 Meet Dr. Rawls and hear his journey to herbal medicine8:45 The Cellular Wellness Solution – 5 underlying cellular stressors14:05 Microbial stress, chronic disease, and cancer?21:10 Germ theory vs. Terrain theory25:50 Difference between pharmaceutical drugs and herbs32:15 Isolated constituents vs. whole herbs, adaptogens33:20 Daily-use herbs, adaptogens, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories40:40 Current-day farming, primitive foraging, and the effects on our plants44:30 Vital Plan and cautionary tales regarding supplement quality50:20 The Fireball   Additional Resources: Dr. Bill Rawls' website Vital Plan **PROMO CODE LabReport20 for 20% off your first order through May 1, 2024** The Cellular Wellness Solution Genova Connect **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Taz Bhatia is a conventionally trained physician who has always been way ahead of her time. For years she’s been combining the best of modern science with eastern medical wisdom to help patients get to the root cause of chronic disease. As one of the OGs in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Taz has become a national social media influencer, author, speaker, podcaster, television star, and go-to expert in women’s health. Her latest book “The Hormone Shift” offers patients the tools they need to navigate life’s hormone changes with ease. In today’s episode, we meet the one and only Dr. Taz Bhatia - a world-renowned expert in women’s health. Listen in as we discuss her brand-new book “The Hormone Shift.” Today on The Lab Report: 4:20 Meet the one and only Dr. Taz!8:15 Eastern medicine influences11:45 Advice for clinicians wanting to make the leap!18:05 Women’s health and Power Types22:25 The Hormone Shift and approaching hormonal imbalance25:40 Diet and Lifestyle factors29:25 Behavior change and the art of medicine31:50 Taz on social media and YouTube33:40 The Fireball   Additional Resources: doctortaz.com The Hormone Shift Instagram:   @drtazmd Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off** Endo+ Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genova’s new Endo+ Profile is the first of its kind in hormonal health, offering the unique ability to test saliva, blood, and urine simultaneously. This flexibility lets providers create tailored hormonal profiles that reveal insights and connections between sex hormones, thyroid function, adrenal health, melatonin rhythms, and estrogen metabolism. While creating this product, we spent years scouring the research for the most up-to-date clinical information. Some of what we found, or more importantly didn’t find, calls into question what gets repeated in the echo chambers of functional medicine. Today is part 2 of our series where we challenge common doctrine in hormone testing. It’s good to be humble, take a fresh look at dogmatic concepts, and rethink what we thought we knew.   Today on The Lab Report: 3:40 Reference ranges – population vs. healthy cohort8:15 Reference ranges - comparing HRT dosages vs. actual symptoms10:10 Making sense of urine hormone testing12:50 Circulating hormone levels vs. tissue effects18:15 Sex hormone binding globulin vs. free testosterone20:15 Question of the Day What are the logistics of customizing the Endo+? Additional Resources: Endo+ Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hormones are complicated! The body makes dozens of hormones that influence each other. Fine-tuning that full hormonal symphony can lead to significant symptom improvement and well-being. Genova’s testing can help and the new Endo+ Profile is a great place to start. With this latest product upgrade, we’ve spent almost 2 years scouring the literature for the most up-to-date clinical information to help guide clinicians. However, while we were knee-deep in research and literature, we found ourselves with conflicting messaging and realized the echo chamber in personalized medicine might need to be re-examined.   In today’s episode, we begin to challenge a few concepts in hormonal testing. Sometimes it’s good to be humble, take a fresh look at dogmatic concepts, and rethink what we thought we knew.  Today on The Lab Report: 3:50 Endo+ Support Guide and literature diving6:10 Salivary hormones – Why? How? What does it mean?9:55 Super-secretors12:45 Topical hormone replacement therapy and saliva15:30 Bound vs. unbound, bioavailable vs. inert hormones18:00 Megalin proteins and androgens20:30 Free testosterone and the Free Hormone Hypothesis22:00 Dear Sir……. What is Prestidigitation? Additional Resources: Endo+ Profile Genova Connect **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The subject of men’s health is often not discussed. A lot of men don’t proactively seek help for health concerns nor even want to admit there’s a problem. Well, today we’re going to change that. Ali Gilbert is a nationally recognized coach, lecturer, personal trainer, and expert in men’s health. Her Silverback Coaching programs help men from all walks of life, from CEOs to professional athletes and regular dads get to optimal physical and mental health. Today we meet Ali Gilbert and hear about her passion to help men get jacked, look great naked, optimize testosterone, and conquer nutrition. Today on The Lab Report: 5:05 Meet Ali Gilbert – convincing men she knows what she’s talking about!9:15 Difference between coaching men and coaching women11:40 Current state of men’s health14:20 Addressing the mental and emotional needs of men16:20 Athletes vs. non-athletes19:30 Low testosterone symptoms21:15 Testosterone replacement therapy23:35 Natural ways to boost testosterone26:20 Flipping the mindset switch28:20 Nutrition – macronutrients and diet camps33:25 Convincing men to ditch the dad-bod37:25 What depletes testosterone?38:04 How to work with Ali Gilbert39:15 The Fireball         Additional Resources: Ali-Gilbert.com Ali's Instagram @thealigilbert Genova Connect                 **Use Promo Code TheLabReport20 for 20% off your next purchase** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to holiday traditions, we think of decorating Christmas trees, baking cookies, the Elf on the Shelf, or lighting a menorah. But holiday traditions are far more unusual and diverse throughout the world. Some might really surprise you! On today’s episode, we touch on some unusual international holiday customs you’ve likely never heard while sprinkling in some clinical pearls. We also continue our podcast tradition of reading The Lab Report’s special rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.    Today on The Lab Report: 5:00 Kentucky Fried Christmas7:00 The Christmas Pickle8:55 Pooping logs, yule goats, & frankincense14:30 Christmas disease game17:30 Santa Claus towns20:00 ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The body makes dozens of hormones that affect our health every day -sex hormones, thyroid, cortisol/stress hormones, melatonin etc. When hormones are out of balance, it can lead to symptoms like hot flashes, low libido, weight fluctuations, hair or skin changes, and many more. These symptoms can overlap since all hormones influence each other. That means, to get a full picture of hormonal health we need a broader lens. Listen in today as we discuss Genova’s Endo+ Profile – The first of its kind. Endo+ is a modular panel of testing that offers the unique ability to assess saliva, blood, and urine simultaneously. This flexibility allows providers to create their own profiles to reveal insights and connections between sex hormones, thyroid function, adrenal health, melatonin rhythms, and estrogen metabolism – and Genova synthesizes all of that information for you!  Today on The Lab Report: 2:20 Hormones are complicated and interconnected5:25 The hormone pyramid8:35 Endo+ Profile – the complete picture10:50 Break it Down - saliva, blood, urine13:20 Variables in choosing sample types18:00 Endo+ Testing options and information synthesis20:20 Anabolic/Catabolic balance21:10 Estrogen Metabolism22:15 Add-ons23:05 Endo+ puts it all together Additional Resources: Endo+ Profile Genova Connect   **PROMO CODE   TheLabReport20 for 20% off ** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Branum is a decorated Navy SEAL veteran with 26 years of active-duty service. Since leaving the military, William has dedicated his life to helping others through mentorship, coaching, speaking, and entrepreneurship. William’s expertise has been sought after by organizations ranging from small universities to Fortune 500 companies. He draws on his experiences to provide practical advice on how to cultivate a leadership style that inspires and motivates others, and how to develop the resilience needed to succeed in challenging environments. William founded the company ‘Naked Warrior Recovery’ to develop premium CBD products to support mental and physical recovery, through which he also supports several philanthropic causes for military and veterans’ mental health. On today’s episode, William Branum explains how the wisdom and life lessons he gained from his Navy SEAL training can apply to each of us in our life transitions, workplace environments, and personal interactions. William also talks about his CBD products and promoting mental health. Today on The Lab Report: 3:45 Meet the amazing William Branum and hear about his transition to civilian life17:40 What is a Naked Warrior?20:50 N.A.K.E.D., ego, and vulnerability24:05 CBD products and Naked Warrior Recovery quality assurance27:30 Cannabinoids, veterans’ mental health, and 22 to Zero34:35 5 SEALS secrets to success and life lessons39:30 Leadership and being the CEO of your life51:00 The Fireball    Additional Resources: Free e-book "5 SEAL Secrets" Naked Warrior Recovery Naked Warrior Apparel @william.r.branum   Instagram Genova Connect               **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off *** Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Magnesium is a mineral that is crucially important to hundreds of biochemical reactions in our body. With gradual changes in soil, food processing, and the Standard American Diet, many of us just are not getting enough. So, what do we do? Dr. Robert Fredrickson has recently released a book all about this issue: Magnesium Answers: Unlocking the Secrets of Magnesium. As a functional medicine practitioner, he spent his career educating patients and doctors, but he also has a background as a product educator for major supplement companies. With that, Dr. Fredrickson is in a unique position to help us cut through the noise and understand the power of magnesium. On today’s episode, Dr. Robert Fredrickson talks about all things magnesium – what it does, why we should care, how much do we need, and how do we choose among all of the different forms of magnesium supplementation? Today on The Lab Report: 4:50 Meet Dr. Robert Fredrickson9:30 How do we know if we’re not getting enough magnesium?12:30 Magnesium in food and bioavailability16:55 How much mag should we be getting?18:15 Repleting mag and bowel tolerance19:30 Measuring magnesium22:10 Topical vs. IV vs. oral supplements23:45 Types of magnesium supplementation31:10 Magnesium toxicity, GI symptoms, Mag v. Calcium, IV mag36:55 Fiber and magnesium connection38:55 The Fireball       Additional Resources: Fredrickson Health Solutions Magnesium Answers: Unlocking the Secrets of Magnesium Fredrickson Health Show Podcast Genova Connect  **PROMO CODE - TheLabReport20 for 20% off Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.