Functional Medicine Lab Interpretation with Reed Davis: Rational Wellness Podcast 444

Описание: Functional Medicine Lab Interpretation with Reed Davis: Rational Wellness Podcast 444
Understanding Lab Test Interpretations and Functional Health: An Interview with Reed Davis
In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz discusses the intricacies of functional lab test interpretations with Reed Davis, a clinical nutritionist and the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Davis explains his approach to functional lab work, including the use of saliva, urine, stool, and blood tests to diagnose a wide range of health problems. He emphasizes the importance of looking for underlying causes rather than just addressing symptoms, and shares insights on the role of hormones, gut health, and environmental toxins in overall wellness. The interview also touches on the effectiveness of various dietary approaches, stress reduction techniques, and the significance of a holistic health strategy in achieving optimal health.

00:26 Guest Introduction: Reed Davis
01:24 Functional Lab Testing Overview
02:04 Saliva Testing for Hormones
06:06 Endocrine Disruptors and Toxins
08:29 Case Studies and Success Stories
15:24 Comprehensive Lab Testing Approach
28:14 Metabolic Typing and Diet
31:30 Understanding Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Dominance
32:15 The Cree Indians' Diet and Health Transformation
34:48 Diet Compatibility Across Different Cultures
35:36 Determining Your Metabolic Type
37:55 The D-R-E-S-S Protocol for Health
39:21 The Importance of Supplements
41:18 Reid's Journey into Functional Medicine
46:43 The FDN System and Its Impact
52:19 Becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist
54:58 Conclusion and Contact Information

Reed Davis is a clinical nutritionist and founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. Reed is known as one of the most successful and experienced clinicians in the world today, having provided functional lab assessments to over 11,000 people for hormone levels as well as adrenal, digestion, detoxification, mucosal barrier, pathogenic, bone density and diet related health problems.  He has certified hundreds of FDN Practitioners worldwide and with FDN, specializes in teaching about Functional Health Coach Training.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.