​Over the years in practice, one thing became very clear to me: informed families make better long-term health decisions. Today, even in retirement, I continue to support educational information about genetic risk that helps individuals understand their own health—without unnecessary appointments or barriers.

​One such option is at-home celiac genetic testing, which can provide useful insight into whether you or your family members carry genes associated with celiac disease.

Celiac disease is a lifelong intolerance to gluten that damages the lining of the small intestine. Importantly, it occurs almost exclusively in people who carry specific genes--HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8.

A celiac genetic test looks for these genes, along with other variants associated with differing levels of risk. While carrying the genes does not mean someone will develop celiac disease, nearly all individuals with celiac disease have one or both of these genes.

This makes genetic testing a valuable educational step, especially for families with a known history of celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

​Research shows that 97% of individuals with celiac disease test positive for HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8, making these genes necessary—but not sufficient—factors for the condition.

​Celiac disease also tends to cluster in families:

• Nearly half of first-degree relatives of someone with celiac disease carry the genes
• Rates are even higher in individuals with other autoimmune conditions

Results are presented in clear, understandable language and include:

• Identification of genetic variants linked to celiac disease
• A brief explanation of what the results mean
• A genetic risk score

The report is designed to support informed discussions with a healthcare provider and does not replace medical care or provide treatment direction.

Testing is performed through CLIA-certified laboratories used by physicians across the United States. Samples and data are handled under strict regulatory standards, with confidentiality maintained in accordance with HIPAA and applicable federal and state laws.

As a lab-based service, the test provides data only and does not offer medical advice or treatment recommendations.

Educational tools like this can help individuals and families better understand genetic risk factors and support informed discussions with a healthcare provider when considering next steps.

If you’re interested in learning more about genetic risk for celiac disease, an at-home celiac genetic test offers a convenient, non-invasive way to begin that process—on your own schedule and from the comfort of home.

Best in health,

​As we begin the new year, many of us focus on restoring balance—especially when it comes to blood sugar and metabolic wellness. January’s Community Plan brings you a simple, effective way to support healthy insulin function and metabolic stability using trusted, professional-grade supplements selected by Dr. Paul (retired).

​This month’s featured product is Berberine Complex—a natural option used to support blood sugar, digestion, and metabolic health. It’s a great starting point for anyone wanting a gentle, supportive nudge toward better energy and balanced wellness throughout the winter season.

​Balanced blood sugar plays a central role in sustaining energy, mood, focus, and long-term metabolic health. The holidays often bring extra stress on the system, making January the perfect time to support your body with simple, targeted nutrients.

​This Community Plan keeps things straightforward—one product, thoughtfully chosen, with clear guidance to help you get started.

The Fullscript Dispensary has the most trusted brands recommended by integrative and functional medicine providers. You can search the link for all your family supplement needs and take advantage of the 25% discount. Use it over and over and consider placing key supplements as a standing order. ​

​January is the perfect time to reset and nourish your metabolic health. Explore the Blood Sugar / Insulin Support plan—or browse the dispensary for additional options that fit your personal wellness goals.

​Greetings Everyone,
January is here—a time for renewal, new beginnings, and setting healthier rhythms after the busy holiday season. Winter can place extra demands on our immune system, especially after weeks of travel, gatherings, rich foods, and disrupted routines. This month’s focus is Reset & Restore Immunity—supportive, natural tools to help you enter the new year feeling grounded, steady, and well.

Cold weather, lower sunlight, and indoor living can all challenge the body’s natural defenses. Many people find that the start of the year is the perfect moment to replenish key nutrients, support gut health, restore sleep patterns, and encourage overall balance. A gentle reset now can help sustain wellness through the winter months ahead.

The Fullscript Dispensary has the most trusted brands recommended by integrative and functional medicine providers. You can search the link for all your family supplement needs and take advantage of the 25% discount. Use it over and over and consider placing key supplements as a standing order. ​

​As you step into 2026, consider giving yourself the gift of renewal. Thoughtful immune support, restorative sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrients can help you start the year steady, resilient, and ready for what’s ahead.

Warmly,

​As we welcome a brand-new year, there’s no better time to refocus on your health and establish a strong foundation for lasting wellness. If you’re new to Dr. Paul’s Fullscript Dispensary, the Welcome Initial Order Plan is the perfect place to begin. Hand-selected by Dr. Paul (retired), this plan includes essential, high-quality supplements to help support your immune system and overall vitality.

​The start of a new year is an ideal time to give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. Stress, environmental toxins, and seasonal changes can all take a toll on your immune health. A foundational plan ensures your body has the right support from the start — for energy, focus, and resilience all year long.

​Dr. Paul’s Welcome Initial Order Plan includes core supplements designed for both adults and children, offering capsule and chewable options for every family member.

Vitamin D3 with K2
Supports bone health, immune function, and calcium absorption.
Available as a liquid or capsule for both adults and kids.

• Ortho Molecular Products Liquid Vitamin D3 with K2
• Metagenics Vitamin D3 5000 + K

Buffered or Liposomal Vitamin C
Essential for immune health, collagen formation, and antioxidant protection.
Choose a capsule or liposomal liquid form for optimal absorption.

Mitocore Multivitamin or Mitocore Protein Blend
Provides key nutrients and antioxidants for cellular energy and overall health.
Includes methyl-folate for those with MTHFR genetic variants.

​Each of these foundational supplements supports your body’s ability to repair, defend, and maintain optimal health. You can customize your order with additional options such as NAC or glutathione for advanced immune and detox support.

​Take Charge of Your Wellness
Start 2025 feeling strong, balanced, and ready for a healthy year ahead. Whether you’re new to Dr. Paul’s community or continuing your health journey, this plan offers an easy and trusted way to begin.

The gut is often called our “second brain,” and for good reason. It’s home to trillions of microorganisms that influence digestion, immunity, and even mood. When these microbes are out of balance—whether from poor diet, stress, antibiotics, or infection—your entire body feels it. That’s why this month we’re spotlighting the RxHomeTest.com Gut Health Test, an easy and reliable way to understand what’s happening in your microbiome—right from home.

Your gut microbiome includes both healthy and harmful organisms. This comprehensive at-home stool test checks for over 100 different microbes, including:

• Pathogens (C. difficile, Campylobacter, E. coli, Salmonella, Giardia, Adenovirus, Norovirus)
• Fungi and Yeast (Candida and others)
• Parasites and Worms
• Normal and Opportunistic Bacteria
• Potential Autoimmune Triggers (Citrobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus)
• H. pylori Virulence Factors

​The test uses advanced real-time PCR technology to identify imbalances and overgrowths that may contribute to bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, inflammation, allergies, and more. With clear, physician-reviewed results, you’ll gain meaningful insight into your gut health and take the first step toward restoring balance.

Anyone experiencing digestive discomfort or unexplained symptoms can benefit from this test. It’s especially valuable for those with:

• Chronic gastrointestinal problems
• IBS or IBD
• Suspected bacterial, viral, or fungal infections
• Autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
• Food sensitivities or leaky gut concerns

​Long-term microbial imbalance can affect energy levels, immune function, and even mental well-being. Understanding your gut environment is the key to addressing these issues naturally.

​Measuring gut health with this method represents a major advance over older “positive/negative” approaches—offering quantitative data that shows exactly how many microbial colonies are present per gram of stool. This ensures exceptional accuracy and actionable insight you can discuss with your healthcare provider.

​If you struggle with bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight changes, or chronic digestive discomfort, it may be time to take a closer look inside.
Order your Home Gut Health Test today and discover what your microbiome says about your well-being.

If you have not yet had a comprehensive Food Sensitivity+ test it would be important to get that in addition to this GI test

Order Online: https://paulthomasmd.rxhometest.com/product/gut-health-test
Explore Dr. Paul’s Fullscript Dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drpaulapproved/

Greetings Everyone,
December is here—a time for togetherness, celebration, and reflection. But it’s also when families face more colds, flu, and seasonal fatigue. As we gather indoors and enjoy the holiday season, our immune systems deserve some extra care. That’s why this month’s focus is on Family Immunity Essentials—natural, trusted supplements designed to keep every member of your family well and thriving through the holidays.

Shorter days and cooler temperatures can challenge our immune systems, especially when we’re sharing spaces and spreading cheer. Supporting your family’s natural defenses helps prevent illness, sustain energy, and protect those you love most during this joyful yet demanding time of year.

​These gentle yet effective supplements can make a real difference in your family’s winter wellness routine—and they’re all available through Dr. Paul’s Fullscript dispensary at an exclusive discount.

The Fullscript Dispensary has the most trusted brands recommended by integrative and functional medicine providers. You can search the link for all your family supplement needs and take advantage of the 25% discount. Use it over and over and consider placing key supplements as a standing order. ​

Wishing You a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, give your loved ones the gift of good health. A little daily immune support can go a long way toward keeping your family vibrant, joyful, and ready to embrace the season.

Greetings friends,
As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves enjoying larger meals, traveling more, and juggling extra stress. While these moments bring joy, they can also place added strain on our digestive systems. That’s why this month, we’re featuring a Holiday Digestive & Stress Support Bundle—a carefully curated selection designed to keep your gut balanced and your body resilient, so you can focus on what truly matters: enjoying the season with loved ones.

Why Focus on Digestive Support During the Holidays?
The holidays are a time of abundance, but rich meals, irregular schedules, and heightened stress can all impact digestive health. By supporting your gut, you also nurture your energy, immunity, and overall well-being—helping you navigate the season with ease.

Wishing You Wellness
This holiday season, give your body the gift of balance and comfort. Support your digestive health naturally—so you can celebrate, connect, and enjoy every moment.

Warmly,

Vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients for your health—yet deficiencies are remarkably common. Low vitamin D can impact everything from bone strength and immune function to mood and energy. With the Vitamin D At-Home Test Kit, you can now check your vitamin D levels easily, accurately, and privately from the comfort of your home.

Why Vitamin D Matters
Vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium absorption and bone health. It also supports immune defense, reduces inflammation, and contributes to heart health. Despite these benefits, vitamin D deficiency affects millions—especially those living in northern climates, spending limited time outdoors, or using sunscreen regularly.

​How the Body Uses Vitamin D
Unlike most vitamins, vitamin D acts more like a hormone. When your skin is exposed to sunlight, it produces vitamin D, which is stored in the liver and converted by the kidneys into its active form—ready for use throughout the body. Our test measures this active circulating form, giving you a clear picture of your true vitamin D status.

Why Test Your Vitamin D Levels?
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness, bone pain, depression, or even impaired immunity. Over time, it increases the risk of osteoporosis, fractures, and, in children, rickets. Testing your vitamin D levels helps ensure you’re maintaining optimal health before symptoms appear.

​Who Is at Risk for Deficiency?
People living north of the 33rd parallel, new mothers, children, seniors, and those with higher body fat are particularly at risk. In winter months, the sun’s UVB rays are too weak in many regions to produce vitamin D naturally.

Most integrative and functional medicine doctors and providers consider the optimal level for vitamin D3 to be 50 - 80 ng/dl. You can supplement vitamin D3 +K2 to get your levels into this range if you find your levels are below 50 ng/dl. You can get a 25% discount on all your supplement needs on orders over $50 here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/drpaulapproved

Why?  
Taking vitamin D3 will increase the absorption of calcium which is generally a good thing. However, the extra calcium needs to be stored in the bone or it may end up causing more health problems. Vitamin K2 helps the calcium into the bone where it belongs until the body needs more calcium.  Many studies looking at benefits of vitamin D3 supplementation use doses that are too low to show benefit, and they rarely use D3 + K2, thus they may show that D3 supplementation is associated with worse health outcomes. Adults can safely take 5000 IU D3+K2 daily on an ongoing basis. To see if this is enough, you may want to recheck your D3 levels after  3-6 months of supplementation. 

Knowing your vitamin D status empowers you to make informed decisions about your health. Whether you’re looking to support bone strength, mood balance, or immune function, understanding your levels is the first step. Order your at-home Vitamin D Test today and take control of your wellness journey.

​Take charge of your health today--order your Vitamin D Home Test Kit and discover if you’re getting enough of this vital nutrient.

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​Greetings Everyone,
November marks the beginning of colder weather and the season when colds and flu are more common. With shorter days, less sunlight, and busier schedules, our immune systems often need extra support. This month, we’re focusing on Immune Strength for Cold & Flu Season—sharing trusted supplements to help keep you and your family strong, energized, and ready for the holidays.

Why Focus on Immune Strength in November?
As the temperature drops and we spend more time indoors, exposure to seasonal bugs increases. Supporting your immune system with essential nutrients can help you stay resilient, recover faster, and enjoy the season to its fullest.

Wishing You Strength & Wellness
As the cold and flu season begins, take steps now to protect your health naturally. With the right support, you can stay resilient, energized, and ready to make the most of this season.

Warmly,

Greetings friends,
​
This October’s Community Plan is all about supporting your body’s natural ability to detox and restore balance. Seasonal changes, heavier foods, and everyday environmental exposures can all weigh us down. That’s why I’ve created the Adult Detox Plan—a thoughtfully selected set of supplements designed to gently cleanse, protect, and energize your system.

Here’s what’s inside this month’s plan:

• 💊 Liposomal Glutathione (Pure Encapsulations) – Ongoing support for detox pathways.
• 🖤 Activated Charcoal (Integrative Therapeutics) – A two-week cleanse for binding unwanted toxins.
• ⚡ NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) (Vital Nutrients) – Ongoing antioxidant and liver support.
• 🌱 AdvaClear® & SulforaClear™ (Metagenics) – Gentle daily detox support when not using UltraClear RENEW.
• 🌿 Curcumin (Pure Encapsulations) – Potent inflammation and detox balance.
• 🍊 Hesperidin (Ecological Formulas) – Ongoing bioflavonoid support.
• 🧠 Bacopa Monnieri (Pure Encapsulations) – Cognitive and neurological support during detox.
• 🍇 Quercetin (Pure Encapsulations) – Ongoing antioxidant protection.
• ☀️ Vitamin D3 & K2 (Pure Encapsulations) – Foundational support for overall wellness.

​👉 Shop the Adult Detox Plan this October and enjoy:
✅ 25% OFF all supplements
🚚 FREE shipping on orders over $50

Yours in good health,