Today I'm talking to Josh Gitalis, a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, about how to understand our own blood work and why it's important.
What we discussed: How Josh came to be a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner What is functional medicine? Where to start when learning to read your own bloodwork The difference between lab ranges and optimal ranges How to talk to your doctor to request testing and blood work Using your knowledge about your own bloodwork to advocate for yourself Why figuring out what works for you is the best health advice Testing for thyroid issues and the test your doctor may be missing Connect with Josh:Website
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