Lessons
9 lessons · 7h 55min total
Beyond Normal Ranges: Optimal vs. Conventional
Why conventional lab ranges are population norms, not optimal health markers — and how to identify subclinical dysfunction.
CBC with Differential: A Functional Lens
Reading the complete blood count for signs of infection, inflammation, nutritional deficiency, and immune dysregulation.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel in Depth
Liver enzymes, kidney function, electrolytes, and glucose — what each marker tells you and how to interpret patterns.
Thyroid Panel: TSH, T3, T4, and Antibodies
A functional approach to thyroid lab interpretation — from subclinical hypothyroidism to Hashimoto's to T3/T4 conversion issues.
Iron Studies and Anaemia Workup
Distinguishing iron deficiency, anaemia of chronic disease, and functional iron insufficiency using a structured panel approach.
Inflammatory Markers: CRP, ESR, Homocysteine, and More
When and how to use high-sensitivity CRP, ESR, ferritin, and fibrinogen as windows into systemic inflammation.
Hormonal Panels: Sex Hormones, Cortisol, and Insulin
A clinical guide to reading sex hormone, adrenal, and insulin/glucose panels with functional interpretation.
Key Nutrient Markers: B12, D, Zinc, Magnesium
The most clinically significant nutrient markers, their optimal ranges, and how deficiency patterns manifest across systems.
From Lab Data to Clinical Action Plan
How to synthesise a complex lab panel into a prioritised clinical action plan — what to treat first and why.