The Panel To Actually Run — And What It Costs You Not To

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. Six labs. Most doctors won't order half of them. Over the last two weeks I've shown you my own numbers at 70 — the pairings, the surprise, and why "in range" told me almost nothing. So here's the practical end of it. If you want to know where you actually stand, this is the short list: Fasting ...

A Cream For Two Sun Spots Changed My Bloodwork

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. Two of my numbers moved the wrong way this year. IGF-1 dropped 30 points — from 142 to 115. ...

My glucose says pre-diabetic. My insulin says otherwise. The same number can mean opposite things. Here’s how to tell.

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. ​ My fasting glucose came back 102. The lab flags that high — technically pre-diabetic. ...

Basil Chimichurri

We are overrun with basil this year. I am not complaining because I love basil. I was looking for ways to use the basil and decided to try Basil Chimichurri. It is so good - love that basil taste. Basil Chimichurri This Basil Chimichurri is clean keto and very tasty. It has a slight zing to it! Made ...

I turned 70. Here’s what my bloodwork actually says. And why “normal for your age” is the most dangerous phrase in medicine.

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. I turned 70 last week. So I did 70 push-ups — and then I did something more useful. ...