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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

Parasites Aren’t the Root Cause: What Practitioners Are Missing

from The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition · host Reed Davis

Parasites, bacterial overgrowth, and gut infections are often treated as the starting point of dysfunction, but what if they're not? In this episode, Michele breaks down a clinical perspective on gut health that goes beyond identifying pathogens and focuses on the environment that allows them to exist. You’ll hear how practitioners can get pulled into marker-based thinking, why validation matters without over-identifying the problem, and how poor sequencing can lead to stalled progress or recurring symptoms. This episode also explores the concept of capacity through the lens of the Vital Reserve, and why antimicrobial protocols require more from the body than we often consider. If you’ve had cases that improve but don’t hold, or clients who react poorly to the “right” protocol, this will help you think more clearly about timing, readiness, and the bigger picture. _________________________________ GLP-1 Practitioner Week | September 14–18 Your clients are already asking about GLP-1s. Make sure you’re equipped to support them knowledgeably, responsibly, and within your scope. Join GLP-1 Practitioner Week FREE: http://www.fdntraining.com/glp1 Use code 'GLP1' at checkout __________________________________

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