115: 10 *Superstar* Blood Markers + Functional Ranges to Help Serve Your Patients & Grow Your Practice

<p>If we're being honest, analyzing blood labs can be…well, A LOT. </p> <p> </p> <p>There's just a whole lot goin' on.</p> <p> </p> <p>A lot of markers. A lot of ranges. A lottt of numbers. </p> <p> </p> <p>And if you don't know exactly what you're looking for, it can be a lot to decipher (ok I'm done with "a lot" 😂). </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>But, being able to spot a potential problem BEFORE it develops is exactly what makes an amazing clinician, and that's the whole premise of functional blood analysis. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>And guess what? It doesn't have to be complicated. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In today's podcast, I share my favorite (and what I consider the most important) functional blood markers. Plus, what to look out for when you’re viewing your patient's results.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>So, come on over and have a listen. (And bring your notepad 😉). There's some seriously great points in here I don't want you to miss. ☺️</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gold Nuggets</strong></p> <ul> <li>(4:23) A refresher on what's meant by "functional ranges" of bloodwork</li> <li>(6:15) A blood marker I've always kept my eye on (and you should too)</li> <li>(10:27) Use this marker as a window to peek in on your patient's risk of disease 👀 Plus, a GREAT book recommendation on this topic 📖</li> <li>(13:49) A new look at cholesterol and a silly (but helpful) little acronym for ya 😏</li> <li>(20:24) Numbers aside, don't forget this crucial part of caring for your patients! </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Links Mentioned In This Episode</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.rondanelson.com/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Understanding Functional Blood Chemistry</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.rondanelson.com/how-to-grow-your-practice-using-blood-labs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How To Grow Your Practice Using Blood Labs</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/FAkvocB3VBU" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Watch this episode</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Get Today’s Show Notes</strong></p> <p>To get acc