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Limitations of Normal Reference Ranges in Healthcare
This chapter explores the shortcomings of using normal reference ranges in healthcare, highlighting how being within these ranges may not always equate to optimal health. It discusses how Healthy Lifestyle Abandonment theory can mask underlying health issues and prevent accurate diagnosis. The chapter emphasizes the importance of interpreting blood work results unbiased by profit motives and the significance of striving for individualized optimal health markers.