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Ep. 37 - Optimal vs. Reference Ranges: Why 'Normal' Isn’t Always Health

Health Talk - Your Partner In Health

Release Date: 10/09/2025

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What if your doctor, your emergency team, and your medical history were already connected before you ever walked through the doors of an ER? In this episode, Jeffery Runyon and Dr. Caitlin Prickett sit down with Dr. Fishkin from Sollis Health to explore how concierge medicine and private emergency care can work together to create a safer, calmer, and more proactive healthcare experience. Instead of waiting rooms, repeating your medical history, or hoping a doctor calls you back — this partnership ensures patients receive personalized care from their own medical team, even during a crisis. ...

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In this episode, hosts Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon sit down with Lisa Beaury — an integrative medicine practitioner and tech innovator — to discuss how her platform, LabLink, bridges the gap between complex lab data and personalized supplement management. They’ll explore how this technology improves patient understanding, streamlines physician workflows, and redefines the future of concierge and functional medicine. 🔗 www.betterhealthinitiatives.com 🔗 www.healingalternativesinc.com 🔗 www.cmbocaraton.com

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Ep. 40 - Healthy Holidays: Protecting Your Heart, Mind, and Metabolism This Season show art Ep. 40 - Healthy Holidays: Protecting Your Heart, Mind, and Metabolism This Season

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The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration — but also one of the most stressful times for your body. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon explore how the holiday season impacts your heart, brain, and metabolism, and share science-backed strategies to stay healthy without giving up the fun. From navigating indulgent meals and late nights to supporting your immune system and managing stress, you’ll learn how small, intentional habits can protect your long-term health through the busiest time of the year.

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When we “fall back,” our days get shorter—and our health can take a hit. Studies show that the end of daylight saving time disrupts sleep, contributes to seasonal mood changes. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon uncover the science behind how shorter days affect your brain, and body—and share practical ways to stay healthy through the darker months.

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Ep. 38 - Beyond the Basics: What Your Lab Tests Are Missing show art Ep. 38 - Beyond the Basics: What Your Lab Tests Are Missing

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Most patients walk out of their annual physical thinking their blood work tells the full story — but it doesn’t. Standard labs can miss critical markers of heart disease, inflammation, nutrient status, and even future risk of chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon break down the difference between basic and advanced lab testing — and explain why going deeper could save your life. We’ll talk about which biomarkers matter most, what they reveal about your health, and how a personalized approach to lab work can transform prevention, longevity, and...

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Ep. 37 - Optimal vs. Reference Ranges: Why 'Normal' Isn’t Always Health show art Ep. 37 - Optimal vs. Reference Ranges: Why 'Normal' Isn’t Always Health

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Most lab reports label your results as “normal” — but does normal really mean healthy? In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive deep into the difference between reference ranges (what’s typical in the general population) and optimal ranges (what’s associated with peak health and disease prevention). We’ll break down the science, explore examples from cholesterol to thyroid function, and explain why aiming for “average” could still leave you at risk. Whether you’re trying to prevent chronic disease, optimize...

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In this previously released episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and Jeffery Runyon dive deep into the world of Cellular Micronutrient Assays and how these cutting-edge tests can transform your health. Join us again as Dr. Prickett breaks down the science behind micronutrient testing, explaining how it provides a personalized look into your body’s nutrient levels and pinpoints deficiencies that may be impacting your energy, immunity, and long-term wellness. We explore how Dr. Prickett integrates these assays into her practice, using results to guide precise...

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Ep. 36 - Vitamin D Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic? show art Ep. 36 - Vitamin D Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic?

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Many know vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin” related to bone health—but research suggests its role goes far beyond that. From cancer (colon, breast), cardiovascular disease, diabetes, immune and neurological disorders, to infectious disease like TB, low or deficient vitamin D levels are being increasingly implicated in major health risks. In this episode of Health Talk: Your Partner in Health, Dr. Caitlin Prickett and patient advocate Jeffery Runyon explore the hidden epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. We unpack what the latest studies tell us—why levels above 40-60 ng/mL may offer...

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