327: The HIDDEN Health Crisis: Why Your Labs Lie (And How to Fix It) | Reed Davis
Did you know that over 60% of Americans are living with at least one chronic disease? Discover how functional lab testing could be the key to unlocking your optimal health in this eye-opening episode of the Ancient Health Podcast.
Join host Courtney Bursich as she interviews Reed Davis, the pioneering founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® and a game-changer in the world of holistic lifestyle medicine. With over two decades of experience and a track record of transforming lives across 50 countries, Reed shares his groundbreaking insights on why conventional medicine might be falling short and how functional lab testing can revolutionize your health journey.
In this power-packed episode, we dive deep into:
- The HIDDEN approach: Uncover the six crucial markers that could be sabotaging your health
- Why popping pills might be masking your real health issues (and what to do instead)
- The shocking truth about TV drug ads and their impact on public health
- How to become your own health detective and take control of your well-being
- The mind-body connection: Harnessing the power of positive thinking for faster healing
- Turning health struggles into purpose: Reed's inspiring journey from environmental paralegal to health revolutionary
Whether you're battling chronic health issues, feeling stuck in your wellness journey, or simply curious about optimizing your health, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to gain invaluable insights, practical tips, and the motivation you need to transform your health from the inside out. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in functional health – your body will thank you!
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Reed Davis' Background and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Course
02:03 The Importance of Functional Lab Testing
03:35 The Difference Between Functional Labs and Conventional Labs
06:05 The Most Important Functional Labs to Run
07:32 The HIDDEN Approach to Functional Lab Testing
10:42 The Difference Between Hormone Tests and Hormone Panels
11:58 The Importance of Looking at Hormones in Relation to Other Markers
15:03 The Benefits of Saliva Testing for Hormones
19:43 Prioritizing Labs and Understanding the Cascade of Dysfunction
25:56 The Impact of Advertising Prescription Drugs on TV
37:28 The Alarming Trends in People's Health
46:11 Importance of Looking at Multiple Labs
48:06 Taking Responsibility for Your Health
48:31 The Role of Health Coaches
49:27 The Limitations of Conventional Medicine
51:48 Resistance to Change and Overcoming Obstacles
52:45 The Power of Mindset
55:27 Finding an Expert in Your Area
57:33 Turning Pain into Purpose
58:23 The Importance of Service
01:00:31 The FDN Program and Resources
01:02:22 Teaching Functional Lab Work
01:03:17 The Power of Gratitude
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