How Functional Testing Finds Root Causes (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our functional testing mini-series, we dive deeper into the functional lab testing that uncovers the root causes of symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and low resilience. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” on your blood work while still struggling with low energy, mood swings, or brain fog, this episode is for you. We explain how functional medicine uses advanced testing to investigate stress hormones, brain chemistry, and nutrient deficiencies that conventional lab testing often overlook.1:40 – What is an Adrenal Saliva Test?4:40 – Who should get an Adrenal Saliva Test?7:00 – What does a Neurotransmitter Profile show?8:45 – Signs You may need a Neurotransmitter Test10:10 – Mitochondrial Stress Test explained12:30 – Who benefits from Mitochondrial Testing?13:45 – What is Functional Nutrition Testing?16:40 – Who should get Functional Nutrition Tests?17:30 – From guesswork to personalized root cause healthWe walk you through real-life scenarios from our clinical practice and share how tailored interventions, based on data, not guesswork, can restore your vitality and help you feel like yourself again. You'll also learn the importance of interpreting lab results in the context of your full health history, not just in isolation.RESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-88DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice.