Mucosal Barrier Assessment: Summary
This Lab&Learn featuring Reed, the founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), explores advanced concepts in health coaching, specifically focusing on the mucosal barrier assessment. During the session, Reed explains how FDN practitioners analyze lab results, not to diagnose but to find clinical correlations and identify ‘healing opportunities’. They discussed a case of a 31-year-old female experiencing symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and anxiety, underscoring the importance of using multiple lab tests to understand her health issues comprehensively rather than relying on a single test for diagnosis or treatment.
Reed detailed how the mucosal barrier assessment works, examining markers like zonulin, histamine, and diamine oxidase (DAO). He explains that high levels of these markers might indicate issues like gut permeability or dysbiosis, which can lead to various health problems if not addressed holistically. Unlike traditional diagnosis methods that focus on treating symptoms, FDN seeks to understand the underlying causes of health issues by examining various interconnected systems such as the hormone, immune, digestive, and detoxification systems.
The podcast aims to emphasize the non-diagnostic, holistic approach of FDN, which uses natural methods to create healing. Reed highlights the common issue of patients being told by conventional medicine that their blood work is normal despite ongoing symptoms, advocating instead for a comprehensive and individualized approach to health that looks at the whole person and promotes long-term wellness. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the content and pursue further training if interested in holistic health coaching.
Mucosal Barrier Assessment: Topics
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:26 Client Case Overview
01:07 Understanding the Mucosal Barrier Assessment
02:11 The Role of Zonulin in Gut Health
04:02 Interpreting Lab Results and Clinical Correlations
10:59 Interactive Q&A Session
12:50 Zonulin Marker: Blood vs. Stool Test
23:40 Understanding Lab Reports and Gut Health
24:54 Personal Experiences with FDN
26:05 The Importance of Functional Testing
27:22 Histamine and DAO: A Deeper Look
29:40 Strategies for Healing and Stress Reduction
33:00 Best Practices for Accurate Testing
35:03 The Bigger Picture: Functional Health
41:48 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps
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