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Most people don’t realize this…
but your symptoms are not the problem.
They are messages.

Fatigue.
Weight resistance.
Mood shifts.
Brain fog.
Poor sleep.
Irregular cycles.
Low libido.
Inflammation.
Craving sugar or caffeine just to function.

These aren’t random.
They’re your body trying to get your attention — softly at first, then louder when nothing changes.

The problem?
Traditional labs often miss the root cause because they look for disease, not dysfunction.

There is a BIG difference.

By the time something qualifies as “disease,” you’ve already been struggling for months or years. But functional testing looks at your patterns early — when you still have time to correct them, support them, and reverse the trend.

That’s where the December Lifestyle Panel comes in.

It’s a FULL picture of what’s happening inside your body… not just whether you’re in crisis.

Below is a simple breakdown so you understand how powerful this lineup actually is.

Why it matters:
Low energy, stubborn weight, pain, anxiety, poor recovery… these ALL connect back to inflammation and stress physiology. CRP shows internal fire. Cortisol shows whether you're wired, tired, or completely burned out. Ferritin shows storage iron (both high and low matter).

Why it matters:
Your thyroid is your metabolism thermostat.
Most doctors only run TSH.
But TSH alone cannot tell you if your thyroid is converting, binding properly, or being blocked by stress/inflammation.
This panel gives the truth behind slow metabolism and chronic fatigue.

Why it matters:
Your hormones determine:
✔ energy
✔ mood
✔ libido
✔ weight
✔ cycle health
✔ aging
✔ muscle tone
✔ stress resilience

When hormones are imbalanced, EVERYTHING feels hard.
This panel identifies whether the issue is production, conversion, stress-suppression, or inflammation-driven.

Why it matters:
Most people walking around with “normal labs” are actually running pre-diabetic patterns for YEARS before anyone catches it.
A1C shows long-term glucose trends.
IGF-1 connects to growth hormone, metabolism, longevity, and muscle recovery.

If you feel older than you should… this section of labs often explains why.

Why it matters:
Deficiencies show up as:
– anxiety
– depression
– hair loss
– low energy
– poor sleep
– slow metabolism
– brain fog

Vitamin D alone impacts over 1,000 genetic pathways.
B12 affects nerves, mitochondria, and mood.
Food sensitivities can create silent inflammation and stubborn symptoms.

Early prostate trends matter LONG before symptoms begin.

This isn’t “just labs.”

You receive:

✨ 30+ page Optimal DX functional report
This report connects the dots between symptoms, systems, and root causes using patterns that labs alone can’t interpret.

✨ Personalized care plan
You’ll understand EXACTLY where your energy is leaking and where your body needs support.

✨ A focused 15-minute consultation
Not a rushed clinic appointment.
Not a dismissive “everything looks fine.”
A real conversation that empowers your next steps.

This is ideal for you if you:

✔ feel tired but your doctor says you're fine
✔ want to optimize hormones, metabolism, and longevity
✔ suspect something is “off” but can’t identify it
✔ want a baseline going into a new year of healing
✔ value prevention, not waiting for disease
✔ are ready to stop guessing and start knowing

👉 Total Value: $1,000
December Price: $650

If you are READY to stop being dismissed...
if you are READY for clarity instead of confusion...
if you are READY to make 2026 your breakthrough year…

This is where you start.

📞 Call 406-433-2429
Your body already knows what’s wrong.
These labs help you understand it too.