My glucose says pre-diabetic. My insulin says otherwise. The same number can mean opposite things. Here’s how to tell.

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. ​ My fasting glucose came back 102. The lab flags that high — technically pre-diabetic. ...

Basil Chimichurri

We are overrun with basil this year. I am not complaining because I love basil. I was looking for ways to use the basil and decided to try Basil Chimichurri. It is so good - love that basil taste. Basil Chimichurri This Basil Chimichurri is clean keto and very tasty. It has a slight zing to it! Made ...

I turned 70. Here’s what my bloodwork actually says. And why “normal for your age” is the most dangerous phrase in medicine.

Hey Reader, Dr Karl here. I turned 70 last week. So I did 70 push-ups — and then I did something more useful. ...

Basil Salt

The basil in our garden is really flourishing. I am trying to come up with different ways to use it all. I made basil salt the other day and it is amazing! It is so easy to make and really adds the basil taste to the salt. Basil Salt This basil salt is so easy to make. It adds a great basil taste to the ...

Your HDL should pass your triglycerides by your mid-50s. Does it?

​ Everyone wants the one number that predicts how well they'll age. After five years tracking biomarkers across more than 100 clients, I'll give you mine. It isn't a supplement, and it isn't on your doctor's radar. It's HDL. And more precisely, it's what your HDL does relative to your triglycerides as the years ...