102. The Top 4 Labs I’d Recommend to Anyone Getting Started on Their Healing Journey

Hey friend,   Let’s be honest—trying to figure out which lab tests you actually need can feel confusing (and expensive). I get it. You’ve probably wondered: Do I really need a full hormone panel? What if my doctor says everything is “normal”? Can I get answers without spending a fortune? This week on the podcast, I’m breaking it all down and sharing the 4 functional labs I recommend to every woman who’s just getting started on her healing journey. These labs are clear, affordable, and actually useful. They help us stop chasing symptoms and start getting answers—especially when fatigue, bloating, hormone imbalance, or burnout have become your "normal." I’ll walk you through: The lab I always start with (even if budget is tight) The at-home gut test with the funny name—and powerful results How to uncover hidden mineral imbalances and stress patterns And why your genetics can offer clues without becoming a crutch   In health,  Lacy Lain   Before you go… ✨ Join The Functional Hormone Reset Today!If your hormones feel out of control and you don’t know where to start, this is for you! I’ll walk you through:✔️ The right labs to ask for✔️ What your symptoms are really telling you✔️ How to start balancing your health naturally You can join right here! Have questions? Send me a VideoAsk 💬 Come join the conversation!Want to connect with like-minded Christian women who are taking control of their health? Join my free community at community.functionalhealthforwomen.com. You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s start getting REAL answers together.   Related Episodes You Might Enjoy: 07. Key Lab Markers Women Should Have Checked Regularly 24. The Magnesium-Gut Connection: Unlocking Metabolic Health 34. The Cost of Functional Medicine 52. How Inflammation, Toxins, and Stress Wreck Your Hormones - Inside the 3-Day Workshop for Exhausted Women (Hint: This is a GREAT place to start!) Bandaid Solutions vs. Functional Solutions in Women’s Health Join The Stronger Collective App  Learn more by clicking here.  Try my favorite online grocery store, Thrive Market,  by Clicking Here!    Disclaimer: Our life and health coaches do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition. Nothing we share with our clients is intended to substitute for the advice, treatment, or diagnosis of a qualified licensed physician. Lacy Lain, FMCHC may not make any medical diagnoses or claim, nor substitute for your personal physician’s care. It is the role of Lacy Lain and her Practitioners to partner with their clients to provide ongoing support and accountability in an opt-in model of self-care and should be done under the supervision of a licensed physician. These platforms share personal experiences and provides education. Interaction on these platforms does not constitute a doctor/patient relationship. Thank you for listening to Functional Medicine for Christian Women! Where we cover functional medicine, natural medicine, hormones, bloating, gut health, sleep health and more!  Some affiliate links are used in the show notes. Not extra cost to customer, but I do get a small commission from your purchase(s).