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1. SilverElfin ◴[] No.45186493[source]
It’s incredible how many health issues people have but aren’t aware of. I advise people find doctors and facilities that are friendly towards getting more diagnostics not less. Blood work and other types of tests can help you fix things early.
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2. jerlam ◴[] No.45187096[source]
Assuming you can afford it, or have the will to address the problems.
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3. brandonb ◴[] No.45187119[source]
Pretty comprehensive panels are available online for <$200: https://www.empirical.health/product/comprehensive-health-pa...
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4. SilverElfin ◴[] No.45187644[source]
That’s great. I assume they make it easier to get the work done? I feel like it’s always an uphill battle to convince physicians to do some diagnostic test that has no downside.
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5. code_biologist ◴[] No.45187708[source]
100%. Not eating spoonfuls of Crisco/shortening like peanut butter is an easy life change. "Reduce chronic stress" is non-trivial.
6. brnaftr361 ◴[] No.45188076[source]
That privacy policy is hilarious.

Is that how we sibsidize the advertized cost of $1500 down to $200

7. jerlam ◴[] No.45188858{3}[source]
Quest and Labcorp have made it fairly easy to get diagnostic bloodwork yourself, without involving a doctor. It's a lot more than $200 though.

It's actually cheaper for me to go to one of these labs than to talk to a doctor and deal with insurance.

8. al_borland ◴[] No.45189624[source]
A lot of people don’t want to know.