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Taking fish oil doesn’t always mean your omega-3 levels are optimal. An Omega-3 blood test can show your actual Omega-3 Index, EPA and DHA levels, and important fatty-acid ratios such as AA/EPA and omega-6 to omega-3 balance. Testing gives you a measurable baseline, helps identify whether your current diet or supplements are working, and can guide a more personalized nutrition plan. At Iris Wellness Center, we offer in-office omega-3 testing and individualized result review.

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Dr.Emily Wang

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain function, mood regulation, and reducing inflammation. Yet most people are significantly deficient, which may contribute to anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues. This article explores the science behind omega-3 deficiency, its impact on mental health, and how a functional medicine approach can help restore balance and support long-term brain health.

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Dr.Emily Han Wang

With any TCM breakdown of patterns, it is important to note that we are all dynamic creatures, not always fitting into neatly divided categories. Our health experience represents an interplay of forces, so while we may lean towards one type of pathology, we may find ourselves in multiple categories and also changing patterns as we heal.

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Dr.Emily Han Wang LAc.DAOM

Dr. Alessio Fasano has shown in countless studies that gluten does affect everyone.

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Dr. John Nieters, DAOM, L.Ac, M.Sc. CFMP

Acupuncture takes an individualized approach to insomnia, as everyone is different, and there can be many reasons why someone is out of balance.

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Dr.Emily Han Wang LAc.DAOM

Depression has been oversimplified and described as a chemical imbalance, mainly of the neurotransmitter Serotonin. In actuality, there appears to be no link between measurable serotonin concentration and depression.

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