11. The Lain Protocol for Optimal B.A.L.A.N.C.E.D Health: Labs
Welcome to Functional Medicine for Women, the podcast that empowers and educates women on their journey toward optimal wellness. I'm your host, Lacy Lain, the Functional Medicine Woman.
Introduction:
- Acknowledge the challenges women face in prioritizing their health.
- Emphasize the potential for a better life through Functional Medicine.
Overview of Functional Medicine for Women:
- Highlight the approach of Functional and Fundamental Medicine for Women.
- Address the importance of uncovering root causes, resetting rhythms, and looking at the body holistically.
Series on Lain Protocol for Optimal Balanced Health:
- Excitement about the ongoing series and its focus on the Lain Protocol.
- Previous episodes on bioindividuality and autobiography.
Focus on Labs:
- Stress the essential role of labs in functional medicine practices.
- Differentiate between the comprehensive approach in functional medicine and conventional methods.
Types of Functional Lab Tests:
- Hormone panel insights into endocrine balance.
- Comprehensive metabolic panel for metabolic health.
- Comprehensive stool analysis for assessing gut health.
- Examination of nutrient levels for optimal function.
- Mention of genetic testing and food sensitivity tests.
Interpreting Lab Results:
- Address common misconceptions and share actual insights.
- Navigate through detailed lab results for a better understanding of health status.
Using Labs Functionally:
- Discuss the importance of looking at labs from a functional perspective.
- Highlight the variation in lab ranges between different labs and over time.
Favorite Labs for Basic Comprehensive Overview:
- CBC with differential, iron panel, lipid panel, metabolic panel, thyroid panel, and female hormone panel.
- Emphasize the value of a saliva hormone panel if the female hormone panel is challenging to obtain.
Takeaway:
- Stress the actionable insights labs provide for informed decisions.
- Share personal experience with labs as a transformative tool in the health journey.
Closing Thoughts:
- Recap the invaluable role of functional lab tests in health journeys.
- Encourage listeners to share thoughts and reach out with questions.
- Mention the availability of a downloadable PDF with a list of recommended labs.
Conclusion:
- Express gratitude for joining the podcast.
- Encourage subscription, reviews, and taking action for wellness.
- Invite listeners to start their health journey by visiting thefunctionalmedicinewoman.com.
Thank you for joining me today on Functional Medicine for Women. I hope you found today's episode empowering and educational. If you're enjoying the content, consider subscribing and leaving a review to support more women on their wellness journey. Remember, it's not just about listening; it's about taking action. Visit thefunctionalmedicinewoman.com to start your journey. Thank you for being part of this community.
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