The Lab Report

May 07 2024 51
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The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years…. We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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The Methylation Episode!

May 07 2024 32 mins  
The word ‘methylation’ has become somewhat of a buzz word in functional and personalized medicine. We’ve mentioned it several times throughout many episodes of The Lab Report – hard to avoid since it’s involved in just about every biological process. In today’s episode, we finally hit the topic of methylation head on and dive into the methylation cycle itself. What is i

Holistic Mental Health with Everest Goldstein

Apr 23 2024 39 mins  
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 addresse

The Benefits of Berberine

Apr 09 2024 24 mins  
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 fascina

Healthy Gut, Healthy Skin with Dr. Nigma Talib

Apr 02 2024 30 mins  
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 an

A Thyroid Masterclass with Taylor Morgan Christie, PA-C

Mar 26 2024 37 mins  
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

Dr. Anna Lembke - The Dopamine Hit and Addiction [Rebroadcast]

Mar 19 2024 30 mins  
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,

Boron!...actually never mind, not boron.

Mar 12 2024 23 mins  
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

The Power of Custom Formulas with Dr. Lydia Thurton

Mar 05 2024 26 mins  
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 suppleme

Hot Takes: The Cayenne Podcast

Feb 28 2024 29 mins  
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 d

What We Don't Know About Hormones - Part 3

Feb 20 2024 23 mins  
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 sp