12. Functional Lab Testing 101: What to Know Before You Test Your Hormones

This episode kicks off a brand new mini-series all about functional lab testing—because when it comes to hormones, fertility, and overall wellness, your body is speaking… we just need to know how to listen.

I’m breaking down the three main tests I recommend most often to my clients:
🧪 The Dutch Test – for understanding hormone pathways and stress patterns
🧲 The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) – to track mineral movement and how your body is really handling stress
🩸 The Full Monty Iron Panel – to get the full picture of how your iron levels are impacting everything from fatigue to fertility

We’ll also talk about:
✨ Why conventional labs often miss the full story
✨ The importance of strong foundations (before you spend $$$ on testing!)
✨ How I use these results to create truly personalized, root-cause protocols

If you’ve been wondering whether lab testing is right for you—or you’ve had tests done but still feel stuck—this episode will help you feel way more clear and confident about what’s next.

 

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