Why Lab Work is Crucial & the Role of Functional Medicine

In this episode, Malerie and Larissa explore the transformative power of functional medicine and comprehensive lab work in optimizing women's health. They discuss the differences between traditional and functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding root causes rather than just treating symptoms. The conversation highlights various health services like Ways2Well and Function Health, and introduces the Suppco app as a tool for tracking health and supplementation. The hosts encourage listeners to take ownership of their health through accessible lab work and biohacking tools, ultimately empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellness journey.Takeaways:Functional medicine focuses on root causes rather than just symptoms.Comprehensive lab work can uncover hidden health issues.Women's health issues are often misdiagnosed or dismissed.Access to lab work is crucial for understanding personal health.Biohacking empowers individuals to optimize their health.The Suppco app helps track supplements and health metrics.Ways2Well offers personalized lab work and telehealth consultations.Function Health provides extensive testing for a flat fee.Brands of supplements can significantly impact health outcomes.Taking ownership of health is essential for overall well-being.Notable links: Ways2Well: Your friend is hooking you up with 10% off. When you click this link and checkout on Ways2Well.com you will see the discount automatically applied. Function Health: Function Health offers 100+ lab tests & insights from top doctors. Access code: LHUGHES16SuppCo: Supplements should improve your health, not confuse you. The world’s first real supplement tracker and optimizer is here.Happy Scale: Dieting is hard enough. But when you work hard, hop on the scale, and see a number that's higher than yesterday? Well, that's just not fair! Happy Scale smooths out your daily scale weights and makes insightful predictions about when you'll hit your goals. Join the hundreds of thousands of users who use Happy Scale to tame the scale!myfitnesspal: #1 nutrition tracking app! Make progress with the all-in-one food, exercise, and calorie tracker.