#326 What types of labs we use in practice with Christa Biegler, RD and Jenna DeKok, MS, RD

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have my co-pilot Jenna DeKok on with me. Jenna is also a registered dietician who works along side me in my private practice. In this episode, Jenna interviews me on what labs we use and why. I share my experience with labs that I used in the past but traded out or stopped using altogether and why. If you are interested in working with us in 2024, CLICK HERE! KEY TAKEAWAYS:Not all labs are usefulWhat is on our stool/gut test?What are fungal symptoms?Testing is NOT the only answer, it's important to look at symptomsOther labs that don't make sensePros and cons of hormone, genetic, micronutrient and food sensitivity testingHair Tissue Mineral Testing, what is it and why it's so greatWhat do you do when your thyroid blood labs are normal?Mold or mycotoxin testingPros and cons of blood labsABOUT JENNA:Jenna is a consulting registered dietitian via her business Nutritiously Jenna and associate practitioner at Less Stressed Life Nutrition. She started working with Christa in 2018 doing mentorship hours for her undergraduate degree. Since then, she's touched business operation roles, social media management, program content creation, and is currently working 1:1 with clients. Her passion for women's wellness came from her firsthand struggles with disordered eating that led to a variety of gut, hormone, and energy issues. This is ultimately why she loves to help women truly understand their bodies by diving deeper into the important but often not-so-talked-about areas of women's health!WHERE TO FIND JENNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslyjenna/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksANNOUNCEMENTS:WORK WITH CHRISTA IN 2024: https://www.christabiegler.com/fssYou deserve to boost your energy, heal your body, & enjoy food again (WITHOUT restrictive diets, endless supplements, or generic programs that don’t actually help). You don’t have to remove more foods. You just have to find the root cause of your symptoms, so you can finally fix them — for good. (Yes, it’s possible!)RESET IN SEDONAFor more info: https://www.christabiegler.com/resetinsedona A restorative wellness retreat for women who crave good food & adventure. Reset in Sedona is 4 days and 3 night of :Gorgeous retreat house with a serene nature vibe, creek/trail access and plenty of room to spread outMovement: Onsite yoga & red rocks hikingNourishment: Whole foods & soul foods, hydration and savvy supplementation provided + private chefIntegrative breathwork & bodywork for clarity and purposeAdventure: vortex hike and an ATV adventure