We're talking all about root causes today! And yes, there are typically multiple root causes underlying any health condition. We breakdown the differences between functional and conventional medicine, why the “band-aid” approach doesn't work long-term, questions to ask your Doctor, and our top lab tests to uncover your hidden stressors.
SHOW NOTES:
0:52 Welcome to the show!
2:28 Why we’re talking about root causes
4:03 The iceberg analogy
6:43 What is root cause?
7:48 The Leaky Gut example
9:26 Typical “band-aids” in conventional medicine
11:06 Renee’s story about drug side-effects
13:14 Looking for hidden stressors
14:40 Questions to ask before starting a medication
15:31 The difference between traditional & functional medicine
17:52 Test, don’t guess!
19:18 Basic blood work
21:47 *Dry Farm Wines*
23:20 DUTCH Panel
26:08 Gut testing
29:48 Research on fecal transplants for obesity
31:50 Organic Acid Test
34:34 Micronutrient testing
37:06 Importance of minerals
39:15 Recap
41:02 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
Dry Farm Wines – first bottle for a penny!
Pendulum Probiotic for Glucose Control
Micronutrient Spectracell Labs
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