Parsley Health

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.

12/17/2025

We grow up believing age is a number — something fixed, something linear.

But the truth is far more empowering: your chronological age is just a timestamp.

Your biological age is the story your body is actually living.

The difference often comes down to biology: inflammation, hormones, fitness capacity, cardiovascular markers, blood sugar balance, and even the epigenetic patterns that control how your genes behave.

These internal signals respond to the choices you make every day.

Your habits, environment, and stress levels shape the way you age on a molecular level.

And once you can see what’s happening inside your body, you can change the path ahead.

12/10/2025

Already have labs? Review them with a Parsley clinician.

Now introducing BYO Labs Review, helping you move from information to action.

How it works:

Step 1 – Schedule your visit
Book your 30-minute virtual BYO Labs Review.

Step 2 – Upload your lab PDFs
Use our simple upload tool to securely add up to 4 advanced/functional lab files.

Step 3 - Complete your Whole Person Health Assessment
Get your symptom score and tell us about your history, nutrition and lifestyle - which your provider will use to optimize your health!

Step 4 – Meet with your clinician and get a 3-point health plan
Our clinician will recommend personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement protocols, along with clear next steps.

Step 5 – 14 days of follow-up
Continue asking questions and getting support from your Parsley provider after your visit.
Because understanding your data is the first step toward adding healthy years to your life.

https://www.parsleyhealth.com/byo-labs-review

12/09/2025

Magnesium sprays are everywhere, but figuring out which ones actually deliver benefits is confusing and often misleading.

Vogue's newest expert round-up includes Robin Berzin MD as a functional medicine leader, offering guidance on the types of topical magnesium that are most effective — and what matters most when choosing a safe formula.

Experts say a magnesium spray may help encourage better sleep, ease stress, and calm the skin.