Pharmacogentic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing, also known as pharmacogenomics or personalized medicine, is a type of genetic testing that can help determine how a person’s genes may affect their response to certain medications. This type of testing looks for genetic variations that may impact how a person’s body metabolizes or responds to drugs. Pharmacogenetic testing can help healthcare […]
Lipid and Thyroid Panel
A lipid panel and thyroid panel are two types of blood tests that provide important information about a person’s health status. A lipid panel measures the levels of various types of lipids, or fats, in the blood. This includes total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (often referred to as “bad” cholesterol), HDL cholesterol (often referred to as […]
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count (CBC) is a type of blood test that measures the different components of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The CBC is a common laboratory test that provides important information about a person’s overall health and can help diagnose a variety of medical conditions. The CBC […]
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is a type of blood test that provides important information about a person’s overall health and organ function. The CMP measures levels of various substances in the blood, including electrolytes, glucose, liver enzymes, and kidney function markers. Some of the specific tests included in a CMP may include: The results […]
Urine Toxicology
Urine toxicology is a type of laboratory test that analyzes a person’s urine for the presence of drugs or other toxic substances. The test can identify the presence of illicit drugs, prescription medications, alcohol, and other substances that may be harmful or addictive. Urine toxicology tests are commonly used for a variety of purposes, including: […]
Conventional Lab Testing
Conventional medicine lab testing refers to laboratory tests that are ordered and interpreted by healthcare providers as part of the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions. There are many different types of lab tests that may be ordered, depending on the specific medical condition being evaluated. Some common types of lab tests ordered by […]
Psychotherapy
Lifestyle Counseling Lifestyle psychiatry counseling is a type of counseling that focuses on the use of lifestyle interventions to improve mental health and well-being. Lifestyle psychiatry counseling can be provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, or other mental health professionals who have specialized training in this area. Lifestyle psychiatry counseling may involve a range of interventions, including: […]
Lifestyle Psychiatry
Lifestyle psychiatry is an emerging field within psychiatry that focuses on the use of lifestyle interventions to improve mental health and prevent or treat psychiatric disorders. Lifestyle interventions include a range of approaches, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, social support, and mindfulness practices. Lifestyle psychiatry recognizes that many psychiatric disorders are influenced by […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a need to perform certain compulsions or rituals for no apparent reason. Although some of these behaviors are seemingly harmless, the compelling desire to perform some behaviors can endanger employment, family relationships, and quality of life. Often, the stress of needing to perform OCD-related rituals supersedes […]
Mood Disorders
Living with a mood disorder can be exceptionally challenging, and even more so if you don’t have a supportive community to help you face it. Mood disorders, also known as emotional disorders, are largely invisible to those around us, and sharing it can result in disapproval, misunderstandings, and platitudes that aren’t helpful to those fighting […]
