I recently had the opportunity to join Zach Gurick on the Fully Alive podcast to talk all things health, healing and human potential. Zach is the Director of Sales and Optimal Aging at Shell Point Retirement Community, and our conversation dove deep into the revolutionary work we’re doing at 10X Health Systems to help people feel better—faster and more completely.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the phrase “your labs are normal” while continuing to struggle with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or aches and pains … this episode is for you.
What Is Functional Medicine—and Why Does It Matter?
If you’re not already familiar, 10X Health Systems is a cutting-edge wellness company dedicated to helping people unlock their full potential through precision-based functional medicine. That means we look at your unique genetics and biomarkers to uncover the root causes of what’s holding you back from feeling your best. Instead of chasing symptoms with quick fixes, we go upstream.
Western medicine, or allopathic medicine, tends to focus on managing disease only once it becomes obvious. It’s reactive. Insurance guidelines restrict testing to the bare minimum, which often leads to patients being told everything looks “normal”—even if they feel far from it.
Functional medicine flips that script. We take a proactive, data-rich approach, collecting over 100 biomarkers, diving into your genetic profile, and creating a custom strategy designed for optimization, not just survival.
As I shared on the podcast, “We don’t want you just in the normal range—we want you in the optimal range.”
Getting to the Root: Inflammation, Mitochondria and the Aging Process
One of the biggest drivers of chronic disease is inflammation—and it’s also one of the most overlooked. At 10X, we test several inflammation markers to assess what’s really happening beneath the surface.
This includes a process we call inflammaging, the chronic low-grade inflammation that accelerates the aging process and wears down your body over time. Much of this is tied to your mitochondrial function—those tiny powerhouses inside your cells that produce energy. When your mitochondria aren’t firing efficiently, it affects everything from your mood to your metabolism.
We use tools like red light therapy, oxygen therapy and pulsed electromagnetic fields—what 10X calls the Superhuman Protocol—to restore and recharge these essential systems.
“Your body is designed to heal,” I explained to Zach in the podcast. “We just have to remove the obstacles and give it the right inputs.”
The Gut: Your Inner Command Center
Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens—it’s central to your immune system, mood, hormone production and more. If you’re experiencing fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, skin issues or poor sleep, your gut could be playing a bigger role than you think.
At 10X, we look at digestive function, nutrient absorption, gut flora balance and inflammation. From there, we design a personalized protocol to restore and support gut health—because when the gut thrives, the rest of the body often follows.
How We Help You Feel Better
Our process at 10X is all about clarity and empowerment. After your initial blood and genetic testing, you have the option to meet one-on-one with a provider who walks you through the findings and what they mean.
We then build a custom plan—often including supplements tailored to your deficiencies, hormone optimization and lifestyle guidance. When appropriate, we also incorporate bioidentical hormone therapies, which use hormones that are chemically identical to those your body produces naturally. These therapies can play a powerful role in restoring balance, boosting energy, improving sleep and supporting long-term vitality.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s your health, your data, your future.
A Glimpse Into the Future of Healthcare
I believe the future of medicine is personalized, preventative and deeply rooted in data. We’re moving into an era where you no longer have to settle for “not sick.” You can strive for fully alive.
Whether you’re facing chronic fatigue, struggling with performance, or simply want to live longer—and better—we’re here to help you unlock your body’s full potential.
Thanks again to Zach and Shell Point for the chance to share this message. I hope you’ll give the episode a listen—and if it resonates, reach out. We’re here when you’re ready to feel like yourself again.