03/05/2026
Many patients are told their lab results are “normal,” yet they continue to experience fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or disrupted sleep.
Standard lab ranges are primarily designed to detect disease. They don’t always reflect optimal physiological function or early patterns of imbalance.
In functional medicine, we look at the broader clinical picture — symptoms, patterns, and underlying systems — to better understand what the body may be signaling before conventional markers fall outside standard ranges.
Understanding the underlying pattern is often the first step toward meaningful recovery.
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Dr. Nicole Meier, ND
Cornerstone Health Centre
Georgetown, Ontario
