Most of us in functional medicine understand the importance of nutrition in addressing chronic disease. Dr. Kasia Kines holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition and has helped thousands of patients get to the root cause of their illnesses. Dr. Kines also happens to be a key opinion leader on the Epstein-Barr virus and how reactivation of chronic EBV infection can impact health. In this episode, Dr. Kasia Kines discusses the interplay of nutrition, toxic exposures, and chronic EBV.

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:45 Meet Dr. Kasia Kines and hear about her path to functional nutrition
8:40 Using nutrition to navigate a toxic world
11:00 Diet therapeutics and choices
17:50 Why did Dr. Kines choose to specialize in EBV?
26:20 Chronic EBV as a hidden trigger, reactivation, and susceptibility
32:55 Therapies for management of EBV
36:30 Stress and sleep in reactivation illness
39:40 The Fireball 

Additional Resources: 

EBVHelp

Kasia's website

The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

Most of us in functional medicine understand the importance of nutrition in addressing chronic disease. Dr. Kasia Kines holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Nutrition and has helped thousands of patients get to the root cause of their illnesses. Dr. Kines also happens to be a key opinion leader on the Epstein-Barr virus and how reactivation of chronic EBV infection can impact health. In this episode, Dr. Kasia Kines discusses the interplay of nutrition, toxic exposures, and chronic EBV.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:45 Meet Dr. Kasia Kines and hear about her path to functional nutrition</li>
<li>8:40 Using nutrition to navigate a toxic world</li>
<li>11:00 Diet therapeutics and choices</li>
<li>17:50 Why did Dr. Kines choose to specialize in EBV?</li>
<li>26:20 Chronic EBV as a hidden trigger, reactivation, and susceptibility</li>
<li>32:55 Therapies for management of EBV</li>
<li>36:30 Stress and sleep in reactivation illness</li>
<li>39:40 The Fireball&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://ebvhelp.com/">EBVHelp</a>
<a href="https://kasiakines.com/">Kasia's website</a>
<a href="https://ebvhelp.com/the-book/">The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution</a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

Functional Medicine, Specialty Lab Testing, and Integrative Therapeutics

The Lab Report

The Lab Report Podcast

Functional Nutrition & EBV with Dr. Kasia Kines

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration – but to be honest, it can also be incredibly stressful. Between hosting dinners, finding the perfect gifts, managing finances, and navigating family dynamics, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? You’re not alone and there are ways to reclaim the magic of the season without losing your sanity.

In today’s podcast, we dive into the science of stress and how the vagus nerve holds the key to calm. Discover how breathwork, mindfulness, and gratitude can transform your holiday experience, helping you stay grounded, joyful, and resilient. Tune in and gift yourself some peace this season!

Today on The Lab Report: 

·         3:10        Holiday season is here!

·         6:20        Stressors and getting to the root cause of expectations

·         8:40        Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic – neuroendocrine responses

·         11:30     Vagus nerve

·         13:15     Breathwork techniques, singing, gargling, laughing

·         18:15     Mortality of holiday season

·         20:15     Mindfulness and joy

·         24:00     Gratitude

Additional Resources: 

Genova Connect 

Manna Food Bank 

Eblen Charities

United Way Asheville

Beloved Asheville

Habitat for Humanity - AVL 

Rural Organizing and Resilience

Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration – but to be honest, it can also be incredibly stressful. Between hosting dinners, finding the perfect gifts, managing finances, and navigating family dynamics, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? You’re not alone and there are ways to reclaim the magic of the season without losing your sanity.
In today’s podcast, we dive into the science of stress and how the vagus nerve holds the key to calm. Discover how breathwork, mindfulness, and gratitude can transform your holiday experience, helping you stay grounded, joyful, and resilient. Tune in and gift yourself some peace this season!
Today on The Lab Report: 
·         3:10        Holiday season is here!
·         6:20        Stressors and getting to the root cause of expectations
·         8:40        Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic – neuroendocrine responses
·         11:30     Vagus nerve
·         13:15     Breathwork techniques, singing, gargling, laughing
·         18:15     Mortality of holiday season
·         20:15     Mindfulness and joy
·         24:00     Gratitude
Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect </a>
<a href="https://www.mannafoodbank.org/">Manna Food Bank </a>
<a href="https://www.eblencharities.org/">Eblen Charities</a>
<a href="https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do">United Way Asheville</a>
<a href="https://www.belovedasheville.com/our-story/">Beloved Asheville</a>
<a href="https://www.ashevillehabitat.org/">Habitat for Humanity - AVL </a> 
<a href="https://ruralorganizing.wordpress.com/">Rural Organizing and Resilience</a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Surviving Holiday Stress

Where to begin? It’s been a few weeks since you’ve heard from us – thank you so much for your amazing support and patience. As you may know, Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Genova Diagnostics is headquartered in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. With that, it’s been a challenging few weeks. But the heroic efforts of many, and the resilient spirit of our team have us back up and running. Genova continues to support our local community- many of whom are still struggling and have lost everything. #WNCStrong

Today’s episode is a bit different than usual. It’s our story. Our lessons learned. Genova’s story of resilience when faced with a devastating, historic hurricane.

Additional Resources: 

Genova Connect 

Manna Food Bank 

Eblen Charities

United Way Asheville

Beloved Asheville

Habitat for Humanity - AVL 

Rural Organizing and Resilience

Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Where to begin? It’s been a few weeks since you’ve heard from us – thank you so much for your amazing support and patience. As you may know, Hurricane Helene brought devastation to western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Genova Diagnostics is headquartered in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. With that, it’s been a challenging few weeks. But the heroic efforts of many, and the resilient spirit of our team have us back up and running. Genova continues to support our local community- many of whom are still struggling and have lost everything. #WNCStrong
Today’s episode is a bit different than usual. It’s our story. Our lessons learned. Genova’s story of resilience when faced with a devastating, historic hurricane.
Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect </a>
<a href="https://www.mannafoodbank.org/">Manna Food Bank </a>
<a href="https://www.eblencharities.org/">Eblen Charities</a>
<a href="https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do">United Way Asheville</a>
<a href="https://www.belovedasheville.com/our-story/">Beloved Asheville</a>
<a href="https://www.ashevillehabitat.org/">Habitat for Humanity - AVL </a> 
<a href="https://ruralorganizing.wordpress.com/">Rural Organizing and Resilience</a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Weathering the Storm: Community, Mental Health, and the Path to Recovery Post-Hurricane Helene

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn, is incredibly common as is the use of stomach acid suppressing medication. But what if there is far more to the story than stomach acid? There are many other factors to consider in a patient with heartburn. We are going to dive into the physiology of gastric acid, gastric hormonal signaling, and a slew of medications and foods that might be the real culprit. Are PPI’s over prescribed? Are we missing the picture? Tune in to find out.

In today’s episode, we tackle some burning questions about GERD and try to get to the root cause. Are acid suppressing medications always the answer? Perhaps the story is not that simple.

Today on The Lab Report: 
3:45 Conventional medicine’s approach to GERD
6:30 The roll of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
8:15 Stomach acid and gastric hormonal signaling
13:20 Foods that affect the LES
14:15 PPI’s - controversy and weaning
18:00 Prescriptive meds, lifestyle, and the LES
19:50 Hiatal hernias
21:30 Question of the Day

How does hypochlorhydria or PPI use affect Genova testing?

Additional Resources:

Genova Connect **PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase**

Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn, is incredibly common as is the use of stomach acid suppressing medication. But what if there is far more to the story than stomach acid? There are many other factors to consider in a patient with heartburn. We are going to dive into the physiology of gastric acid, gastric hormonal signaling, and a slew of medications and foods that might be the real culprit. Are PPI’s over prescribed? Are we missing the picture? Tune in to find out.
In today’s episode, we tackle some burning questions about GERD and try to get to the root cause. Are acid suppressing medications always the answer? Perhaps the story is not that simple.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>3:45 Conventional medicine’s approach to GERD</li>
<li>6:30 The roll of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)</li>
<li>8:15 Stomach acid and gastric hormonal signaling</li>
<li>13:20 Foods that affect the LES</li>
<li>14:15 PPI’s - controversy and weaning</li>
<li>18:00 Prescriptive meds, lifestyle, and the LES</li>
<li>19:50 Hiatal hernias</li>
<li>21:30 Question of the Day
<ul>
<li>How does hypochlorhydria or PPI use affect Genova testing?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect </a>**PROMO CODE TheLabReport20 for 20% off your purchase**
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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