07/08/2026
One of the questions I get the most isā¦
āWhat can I take for ______?ā
And my first thought is usuallyā¦
Tell me about you first.
Whatās your energy been like?
Howās your sleep?
Your digestion?
Your stress?
What are your goals?
Andā¦
Do you know your numbers?
* Blood pressure
* Fasting glucose
* Cholesterol
* Triglycerides
* Kidney function (eGFR)
* A1C (if appropriate)
Because itās hard to know where you want to go if you donāt know where youāre starting.
Sometimes the answer isnāt taking more. Sometimes itās changing how you eat, how you move, how you sleep, or discovering something your body has been trying to tell you for months.
Herbs and supplements can be wonderful tools, but theyāre just thatātools. They work best when theyāre supporting you, not just a symptom.
If itās been a while since youāve had routine labs, it may be worth checking in with your primary care provider. A CBC, CMP, andāwhen appropriateāa lipid panel or A1C can offer helpful insight into your health. If you donāt have a primary care provider, many communities also offer direct-access lab testing through services like Labcorp or Quest.
Health isnāt about chasing the next supplement/herbal blend.
Itās about getting to know the person youāre trying to help.
And thatās you. šæ
