One of the best ways to monitor your health is through the testing of the most vital of bodily fluids—your blood. Flowing into every nook and cranny of your body, blood carries oxygen and important nutrients and hormones to your cells, as well as transports waste products to the lungs, liver, and kidneys for excretion. Thus, your blood provides a treasure trove of information on the state of your health.
However, interpreting such a potentially large amount of data in the test results can be a challenge. Plus, we may be so focused on the numbers and standardized norms in common tests that we miss the bigger picture and the potential for a more helpful assessment of our health and the path to improvement.
