How Functional Lab Testing Can Validate Your Health Concerns

Amy Campbell is a functional health consultant who specializes in women’s hormone balance and supporting gut health. With over 10 years of experience as a nurse, she has recently received her Applied Functional Medicine Certification through the School of Applied Functional Medicine where she spent nearly 500 hours of rigorous training.

Amy works with women to get to the root cause of their health struggles. She understands the complex interconnectedness of our bodies and considers the whole person while taking an individualized approach with each client. She combines science-based research, sustainable lifestyle practices, and individual goals to achieve long-lasting wellness.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite lab tests for individualizing client needs, and Amy shares some of hers as well! Download here or listen wherever you get podcasts.

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How to Get to the Root, Once and For All

Do you relate to any of the following symptoms?

Cravings for sugar and overly processed foods.
Asthma and allergies.
Recurring illness and overuse of antibiotics.
Frequent yeast infections.
Debilitating depression.
Racing thoughts and anxiety.
Headaches and foggy thinking.
Nasty PMS.
Low immune tolerance.
IBS symptoms and gastrointestinal upset.

I experienced all of these… once upon a time

Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me they were all connected. I went to one specialist for the mood issues, one for the allergies and breathing issues, one for the hormones, never being told that one impacted the other. No recommended treatments looked at root cause resolution.

Nine and a half years ago I was introduced to gut health, nutrition, and supplements to support whole-body healing. And one by one, the issues I had struggled with for a lifetime began improving.

Because of the health I found, I started sharing my story. I won’t stop.

My health journey isn’t linear. It isn’t compartmentalized to symptoms/diagnosis. It’s a collection of puzzle pieces, impacted by my DNA, personal and family trauma history, toxic burden, stress, health issues in utero and through childhood, nutrient sufficiency (or insufficiency), and so much more.

It’s never just one thing.

We must think beyond our labels. Then we can collect the puzzle pieces to restore healing.

If you are feeling burdened by your chronic issues, I am here. I am listening, and I want to partner with you to promote revitalized health in your body.

Let’s put the puzzle pieces together! Reach out if you need support. I’d love to work with you. Learn more about what I do and the labs I offer here.

How to Stop the Insanity Cycle With Your Health This Year

Yep, I’ve been there.

I’ve ridden the insanity train with my health, trying to feel better (with all the quick fixes)–but always getting the same result.

Does the following scenario sound familiar to you?

You go to your health provider, because you know something is off. You don’t feel like yourself. You get the lab tests. The report? Everything is “fine.” You may hear something like, “You’re a mom with young kids. It’s the season of life you’re in.” Or, “You’re over 40. Things are just changing now. Get used to it.” Or, “You’re probably just stressed. I can write you a prescription for an antianxiety med to take the edge off.” Or, “Maybe you could start exercising.”

These are all frequently spoken phrases, and maybe there’s even some truth behind them, but it doesn’t always validate your feelings or concerns about your health. And it sure doesn’t provide you with a plan.

With functional labs and a functional medicine approach to coaching, I want to empower YOU to fit the puzzle pieces of your health together!

As a newly certified applied functional medicine practitioner through The School of Applied Functional Medicine, I offer various labs. These five are my favorite:

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How to Support a Teen with Anxiety or Depression

Even before the pandemic, there was a major spike in teen depression and anxiety. In a post-Covid world, teens are struggling like never before. While there are certainly a myriad of causes that play a role, finding support to treat the root is tricky. Integrative and functional medicine is a way to support the whole child on every level.

Dr. Alina Olteanu is the founder and president of “Whole Child Pediatrics of North Texas”. She is the only pediatrician in the DFW area trained through the prestigious Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, founded by Dr Andrew Weil. She is board-certified in pediatrics but also in integrative medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She also has additional training in integrative psychiatry. She has extensive knowledge of herbs, supplements, homeopathy, aromatherapy, functional medicine, energy medicine, mind-body medicine, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, which she practices in combination with traditional, allopathic medicine.

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Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Trauma Through a Functional Medicine Lens

Amber Satterfield is a Functional Medicine and Nutrition Consultant, Author and Health Advocate. After almost 2 decades of struggling with her health after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes and cancer, she found healing through Functional Medicine. She has now successfully been free of medications and symptoms since 2015.

Amber and I both recently finished our studies at The School of Applied Functional Medicine, and this episode is a breakdown of our biggest takeaways as we dive deep into the world of functional medicine, autoimmune diseases, and the impact of stress and trauma on health. Amber shares their personal journey of being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases and the frustrations of not receiving the necessary information to understand her condition.

Together, we explore the importance of thorough lab testing, including markers often overlooked in autoimmune diseases and mental health. Additionally, we discuss the rising trend of younger individuals experiencing illnesses traditionally seen in older age groups. Amber also shares her expertise in gut health and the fascinating insights gained from using the GI Map test to address various health issues.

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21 Days of Nourishment: A Virtual Group Coaching Program

Virtual Group Coaching Alert!

If you are feeling:

Drained
Defeated
Discouraged
Disconnected
Overwhelmed
Anxious
Scattered
Out of control with your eating and/or schedule

Or maybe you are experiencing symptoms like:

Bloating
Gas
Constipation
Diarrhea
Headaches
Fatigue
Hanger
Constant cravings

I have a group for you!

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Eat Like the French Do and Be Healthy

Caroline Lamont is a holistic health coach, certified Autoimmune Paleo coach, and a functional medicine practitioner with the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM). She is also a leader with SAFM, supporting new functional medicine practitioners during their studies. She combines health coaching and functional medicine to help clients control the immune response that’s causing their conditions reduce inflammation in your body, and minimize the pain and discomfort that inflammation causes.

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Korean Beef Bowls

It’s been a hot minute since I shared a new recipe. Since most of my favorite recipes are included in my newsletter and resources tab, I haven’t felt the need to create more or overshare. But I couldn’t help it with this one.

BRAIN bowls are my obsession. This is the way I can maximize nutrient density while also making sure that my food is tasty and filling. Eating is a sensory experience that bring safety to the nervous system. I want as many of my senses engaged in the process as possible. This recipe is a perfect example. Per usual, there are so many other ways you can adapt this recipe to your own needs.

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How to Thrive with a Cancer Diagnosis

Kelly Lutman has been fascinated by the power of food ever since she helped resolve her son’s ADHD by simply changing what he ate. A health coach certified in Applied Functional Medicine, Kelly firmly believes that symptoms are the body’s cries for help, and that the body can heal when provided the building blocks it needs. She meets each client where they are, helps them understand what is happening in their body, and guides them in identifying the changes that will help them experience the vitality they were missing. Her new book is called Thriving Through Cancer.

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Tips to Support Your Child’s Gut Health

Jillian Smith, RDN, is a registered dietitian with a special focus in functional medicine for the gut. She is the lead dietitian for GutPersonal, whose unique, personalized approach to wellness involves customized supplements, gut testing, and health coaching to help you achieve lasting relief. Her passion is to uncover the root cause of gut issues and get rid of symptoms — for good. For years Jillian bounced through doctor appointments, completing lab work and other tests, just to be told that everything looked “normal”. Through the right testing, proper nutrition, personalized lifestyle, and supplement interventions, she now helps clients heal their gut and experience life symptom-free.

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