Ep 41: Before You Invest In Functional Testing, Make Sure You're Doing These Things

Ready to address your health issues at the root cause level, but not quite ready to invest in functional lab testing and personalized support? This episode is for you. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I discuss the essential foundations of health that must be established before investing in functional medicine testing. No supplements can outweigh an unhealthy lifestyle and poor foundations. Functional lab work is powerful and we see it help our clients tremendously. But there is no getting out of the foundations for any of us. The stronger the foundation, the more progress you'll make when it comes time for testing + supplement protocols. Let's dive in!   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Balancing blood sugar is the number one thing to focus on when starting your health journey Women often under-eat protein Increasing food variety supports gut microbiome health How you eat is just as important as what you eat Mineral intake is vital for different enzymatic functions in the body Nervous system regulation is support digestive, thyroid, adrenal and hormone health Functional lab work should complement foundational health practices, not replace them Health is holistic; emotional and physical health are interconnected.     LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Join our Fullscript dispensary to gain access to practitioner-grade supplements at a discount! Use the code GHE100OFF for $100 off our nutrition-focused program, Gut Happy Eats! Listen to Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar Listen to Episode 14 - Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & "Adrenal Fatigue" 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 ✨