Ep 13: Functional Blood Work: Digging Deeper When All Your Labs Look “Normal”

Ever been told all of your labs look "normal" even though you feel like sh*t? Wondering if there is more to your health story that's being missed? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I'm joined by Cecily from Team HAN as we dive into the intricacies of functional blood work and its differences from conventional blood tests. Functional labs can provide us with a much more in depth picture of your health at the root cause level. Most providers just aren't checking the right things. Did you know that conventional lab ranges are based off of the general population, of which many have underlying chronic diseases? Together we dive into everything from functional thyroid labs, to a full iron panel, what low vitamin D really means, and other missing pieces in your blood work that are essential to getting you feeling better.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Functional blood work provides a deeper understanding of health Identifying deeper imbalances in the body vs just diagnosing disease states Optimal health ranges vs conventional ranges A full thyroid panel vs just checking TSH Is your low energy an absorption issue? What your low vitamin D levels really reveal about your health The connection between low iron levels and your gut health The truth behind your low iron levels What blood work can reveal about gut health   CHAPTERS: 03:14 Introducing Cecily: Functional Nutritionist 06:04 Understanding Functional Blood Work vs. Conventional Blood Work 08:53 The Importance of Functional Ranges in Blood Work 12:01 Integrating Blood Work with Stool Testing for Comprehensive Gut Health Assessment 14:51 A Deep Dive into Thyroid Panels 24:01 The Nuances of Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation 27:08 Iron Panel Insights and the Iron Recycling System 46:29 Connecting Gut Health and Thyroid Function LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Listen to Episode 7 - Common Gut Imbalances: SIBO, Candida Overgrowth, Dysbiosis, IBS & More Listen to Episode 10 - My Go-To Travel Hacks for Gut Health & Better Digestion Listen to Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar        CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website         If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨  

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The go-to podcast for women who want to overcome their chronic digestive issues at the root cause level. Do you want to get rid of your chronic bloating and digestive issues? Are you sick of feeling exhausted, bloated, constipated and completely overwhelmed with what to do next with your health? Do you wish you had more time to really LIVE, without worrying about how your stomach is going to feel or if you’ll spend the next hours spiraling about your health? There’s a way to dig deeper and no longer live a life of managing your chronic health symptoms. Your body is always communicating with you. Your symptoms make sense. You just have to dig deeper than the traditional western approach. Hey, I’m Hannah Aylward, certified holistic health coach, functional gut health practitioner, and the Founder of HAN. Wanna learn how I did it? In this podcast, I will teach you how to: - Repair your gut & transform your digestion without living on restrictive diets - How to nourish your gut microbiome & support hormonal balance naturally - How to dig deeper & take a functional medicine approach to your health - How to say goodbye to the chronic bloating, constipation, reflux, low energy & IBS symptoms that rule your life I can’t wait to help you feel at home in your body again. Pop in your headphones and lace up your sneakers. I’m about to show you how to take control of your health again and live the energy-filled, confident life that you deserve. Let’s dive in! Next Steps: Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Visit the Website: www.hannahaylward.com Email Us: support@hannahaylward.com