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03/03/2026

Kelly Candela was recently featured in the New York Post breaking down the difference between two of the most talked-about supplements right now — and what they actually do.

Her take is that these products aren’t interchangeable

Collagen

• Broken down into peptides that stimulate collagen production

• Supports skin, joints, connective tissue

Colostrum

• Contains immunoglobulins + lactoferrin

• Supports gut barrier integrity + immune signaling

• Many compounds resist digestion and act locally in the gut

Can you take both? Potentially, but goals, dosing, and quality matter.

Two trending wellness supplements. One guide to help you decide.

02/13/2026

According to CDC data, births to women age 40+ now slightly exceed births to teenagers for the first time in U.S. history.

This shift isn’t random: it’s tied to reproductive autonomy, contraception, technology, and intentional life planning.

From a health perspective, it highlights the value of proactive, whole-body care long before major life stages — from reproductive goals to metabolic and hormonal resilience.

Talk to one of our advisors today to get clearer answers for your fertility journey.

02/10/2026

Did you know nearly 50% of women have dense breast tissue—and mammograms alone can miss up to 40% of cancers in dense breasts?

That’s why we’ve partnered with BeSound to offer radiation-free, ultrasound-based breast imaging inside our Parsley Health LA center.

✔ Supplemental to mammography
✔ Proactive option for women under 40
✔ Results in ~48 hours
✔ Exclusive discount for Parsley Health members

Access this exclusive discount via your Parsley Perks Portal.

02/04/2026

The goal isn’t just to feel better today.

It’s to build health you can rely on for years to come.

That’s why Parsley focuses on root causes and prevention, so care becomes something you invest in, not something you wait for.

01/22/2026

Used well, tools like ChatGPT can improve health literacy and help patients show up to appointments more informed and engaged.

But information alone is not healthcare.

Clinical care requires context, pattern recognition over time, and individualized risk assessment—things AI can support, but not replace.

01/20/2026

Acupressure mats use raised spikes designed to stimulate pressure points across the body, with the goal of lowering stress and potentially helping to relieve muscle aches and tension.

Parsley Health's Dayna McCarthy, D.O., FAAPMR, CAQSM, ABOM recently shared her expertise in a Women's Health article titled “5 Best Acupressure Mats in 2026, According to a Sports Medicine Doctor."

An acupuncturist and sports medicine doctor break them down.

01/13/2026

You don’t need to be new in 2026.

You just need to take care of who you are now — so you can feel well and live fully for years to come.

If you’re curious what your body may be asking for, start with our symptom quiz.

https://www.parsleyhealth.com/psi

01/08/2026

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines mark real progress in how nutrition is understood and communicated.

For decades, public guidance lagged behind what clinicians were seeing every day. Rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes climbed, while nutrition advice stayed overly simplistic and disconnected from metabolism, gut health, and long-term disease risk.

The updated guidelines move the conversation forward. They make the message to "eat real food" clear by calling out ultra-processed foods, acknowledging higher protein needs, and better illustrating how diet shapes health over time. That alignment matters.

At the same time, broad guidelines can’t capture the full picture. Protein quality, fiber intake, food sourcing, and context still shape outcomes in meaningful ways. Nutrition works best when recommendations are paired with personalization and clinical insight.

Overall, this is a step in the right direction—and a reminder that better guidance is most powerful when it’s applied thoughtfully to real people.

01/05/2026

Biomarker Spotlight: hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

We measure hs-CRP levels to catch chronic low-grade inflammation early—often before symptoms appear—because “inflammaging” accelerates cellular damage and increases disease risk.

Elevated hs-CRP is linked to faster cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction.

Optimal range: < 1.0 mg/L for longevity and metabolic health

How to improve it: Anti-inflammatory diet rich in omega-3s, regular movement, quality sleep, stress management, provider-supervised medical interventions, and targeted supplementation

12/29/2025

Check out these five rituals to incorporate every day.

Insulin sensitivity is the foundation of metabolic efficiency.

Even small amounts of insulin can move glucose into muscle and liver cells.

But when a body is less sensitive to insulin, glucose lingers in the bloodstream, and the pancreas releases even more insulin to get the job done.

Over time, this leads to fatigue, weight gain, inflammation, and eventually diabetes or heart disease if left unchecked.

Your Parsley clinician can assess your metabolism’s efficiency by measuring fasting insulin, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, and triglycerides — the same labs that detect early blood sugar imbalance.

Patterns of elevated insulin or inflammation suggest your metabolism needs support.

12/21/2025

Biomarker Spotlight: GGT

GGT is your liver’s real-time holiday stress signal. This enzyme reflects how taxed your detox pathways are, especially from alcohol, sugar, and late nights.

When it’s elevated: This is an early sign of oxidative stress, inflammation, and glutathione depletion — long before other liver markers budge.

Optimal: As low as possible within the lab’s reference range; higher levels indicate liver burden and oxidative stress.

How to improve it:
✔️ Reduce alcohol to 0–2 occasions weekly
✔️ Choose natural wines, clear spirits, or NA alternatives
✔️ Support detox pathways with NAC, milk thistle, methylated B-vitamins, and ALA
✔️ Eat vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and arugula, high-fiber meals, and plenty of protein
✔️ Hydrate

Even modest increases in alcohol, sugar, and late nights can nudge GGT upward.

Testing gives you clarity early, so you can protect your liver and feel better now.

Curious where you stand? Get your GGT levels checked today.

12/19/2025

We’re celebrating the most wonderful time of the year the Parsley way: with a curated collection of wellness-inspired gifts for even the pickiest of loved ones.

We asked Parsley team members to share their go-to feel-good holiday gifts — from functional supplements to self-care treats (and some big-ticket items for those on the top of your list).

We hope our picks make your busy giving season a smoother, happier, and healthier one!

P.S.: The holiday season also means that FSA funds are expiring. Don’t forget to use them up by Dec 31! All Parsley programs are eligible.