LEVELS – A Whole New Level #274 - Blood testing 101 and taking action on your lab results | Dr. Anjali Dsouza & Mike Haney
May 30, 2025
Dr. Anjali Dsouza, a medical director specializing in integrative medicine, joins Mike Haney to delve into blood testing's transformative power. They discuss how biomarker testing goes beyond conventional methods, offering insights into personal health. Anjali emphasizes the importance of context in interpreting results and the need for comprehensive testing, especially for women. They highlight the balance between traditional and functional medicine approaches, advocating for preventative strategies and personalized care to optimize health outcomes.
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Building a Root Cause Clinic
- Dr. Anjali Dsouza created a clinic to provide deeper, more comprehensive care beyond conventional medicine.
- She spends 90 minutes per patient to uncover root causes especially for complex women's health issues.
Limits of Standard Blood Panels
- Standard physical blood panels cover only basics like CBC, metabolic panel, and thyroid hormone (TSH).
- These tests give a surface-level snapshot that screens for disease but misses deeper health insights.
Expand Your Blood Testing Panel
- Add tests like fasted insulin, lipid panel, uric acid, vitamin D, omega-3, and inflammation marker (HSCRP) for enhanced insight.
- Expanded panels reveal nutrient deficiencies and autoimmune risks that standard tests often miss.