Everything You Need to Know About Pathology Testing with Jacinta Barbagallo

Have you ever been to your doctor feeling like sh*t only to be told your pathology test has come back "within range". This happens all too often and Jacinta wants you to know that your symptoms are not all in your head. This week, founding nutritionist, Jacinta explains the ins and outs of pathology testing to empower you to look beyond the reference range for optimal health. This episode, Jacinta covers: 1:46 - What are the requirements for medicare covered testing? 3:03 - Why you're being told "everything is fine"! 8:51 - Creating the "story", to see the whole health picture. 12:05 - The pros and cons of ordering pathology privately vs. through medicare. 13:37 - Testing options for blood sugar. 17:20 - HbA1c as a marker for diabetes. 19:35 - Understanding thyroid test results. 24:03 - What's going on with your iron, really? Learn more about Jacinta and Orenda Women's Health here: Website: orendawomenshealth.com.au Instagram: @orendawomenhealth Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download/Licensed under creative commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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Periods, poos and pimples is the podcast for all women that have had some level of confusion in regards to their health - whether you’re battling with a skin condition, menstrual cycle disorder, fertility issues or gut issues and you just want to understand what is going and what you need to do from people who know what they’re talking about. Hosted by Nutritionist and founder of Orenda Women’s Health, Jacinta speaks with experts in the realm of women's health to give you the highest level of education that you’ll need to develop a deeper connection with yourself and your body.