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Here are 3 Health Trends I think we should get rid

Here are 3 Health Trends I think we should get rid of:

❌ Fasting for Women - most studies on the the benefits of fasting have been done on men. Women’s bodies function very differently and fasting can affect our hormone levels in detrimental ways. Circadian fasting, when you start and stop eating by the daylight is much more in tune with our bodies cycles and is gentler on the hormone swings.

❌ Taking supplements blindly - just because it’s trending on social media doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone. Everyone’s bodies and nutritional needs are different. I highly recommend doing functional lab work to see what your body is deficient in before selecting supplements to take.

❌ Taking probiotics blindly - again, everyone’s needs are different. Probiotics can be very beneficial if you’re taking the right one that you need. Take too much of the wrong one and you’re not helping your gut and health at all. Work with me to find out which probiotics would be best for you.

#guthealth #healthhacks #healthtrends #intermittentfasting

Hair loss could be the result of many underlying i

Hair loss could be the result of many underlying issues. I’ve been seeing tons of clients recently who are struggling either postpartum, or post viral - these causes are usually self-limited.

However, when coupled with multiple symptoms like low energy, insomnia, weight gain, digestive issues, etc., it could be a clue that you need to get some lab work done to check for thyroid, hormonal, or nutrient imbalances.⁠

⁠The amount of information blood tests can provide is essential to customizing a blueprint for healing.

Some labs I recommend (not necessarily all of them, depends on the case) when seeking the root causes of hair loss include:

➕ CBC⁠
➕ CMP⁠
➕ Iron Studies⁠
➕ B12 & B2⁠
➕ Homocysteine⁠
➕ Vitamin D
➕ Omega 3 Levels⁠
➕ Prolactin⁠
➕ Testosterone⁠
➕ Thyroid Panel⁠
➕ Fasting Insulin⁠
➕ Zinc
➕ hsCRP⁠
➕ DHEAs⁠
➕ HgA1c⁠
➕ AM Cortisol
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Hair loss is usually the tip of the iceberg, as it usually points to a deeper issue, and can also be multifactorial. Do you have any questions about these labs? Drop them in the comments!

#hairloss #hormoneimbalance #thyroid #postpartum #martinaharms #functionalmedicine #holistichealth #hawaiihealth #womenshealth

But is it “normal”? Conventional medicine use

But is it “normal”?

Conventional medicine uses a bell-shaped curve to determine “normal” but that includes an awful lot of unhealthy people. And it doesn’t show any trends, unless your practitioner is actually trending your labs. Like that TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) sneakily increasing year after year, along with your Hemoglobin A1C and fasting blood sugar. So while your lab results may land you in a normal range, they may not be optimal, and when we look at optimal ranges, may explain some of your symptoms. Wouldn’t that be nice?

And as much as I LOVE functional lab work, there’s a TON of information to be gathered from routine lab work, with a few extra biomarkers to get the full picture. One of my FAVORITE services that I offer is a Comprehensive Case Review - not only do we deep dive into your medical history, but I also review your conventional labs and show you the optimal ranges. There’s so much good stuff in there! Comment below if you’re interested in hearing more about the case review!

OBSESSED! Functional lab work quite literally chan

OBSESSED!
Functional lab work quite literally changed my life. And specifically this test, the NutrEval from @genovadiagnostics - absolute game-changer. Imagine being able to see how your body actually metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

Your body’s functional need for 40 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, digestive support and other select nutrients.

Your body’s unique need for therapeutic support with methylation, toxic exposure, mitochondrial function, fatty acid imbalances and oxidative stress.

When paired with your conventional labs (viewed through a functional lens of course), GI Effects (comprehensive stool analysis), food sensitivity testing, sex hormone and cortisol testing, and even genetic testing, it’s like getting the owner’s manual to your body! But it’s written in another language and might need a translator. That’s me, I’m the translator ;)

Does everyone need all these labs? Nope. But if you’ve been struggling with your symptoms for months to years, and everyone tells you it’s “normal” and just part of “getting older” - you might want to get another opinion.
If you have questions about this test, or any of the others listed above, drop them in the comments!

Here are my top 5 grocery list 🛒 must-haves as

🪄 Magical Magnesium! 🪄 Seems like a catcha

🪄 Magical Magnesium! 🪄

Seems like a catchall supplement, got cramps? Take magnesium. Headaches? Magnesium. Constipation? Magnesium. It can’t possibly work for all of these different issues, right? But it does!

🪄 Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymes and 600 cellular reactions in your body, and up to 68% of American adults don’t meet the recommended daily intake.

📉 Magnesium is also rapidly used up when we’re stressed, don’t sleep well, take medications that block absorption or require higher amounts, drink alcohol, drink too much caffeine, etc. It’s no wonder we’re deficient!!

🤔 But how does it work for so many different issues? This is where the form matters.

💊 Different forms of magnesium will impact the way it is absorbed and ultimately utilized in the body. Scroll through the post to see some of the most common forms and their benefits.

If you’re looking for high quality supplements, I recommend @Fullscript supplement dispensary, it’s free to sign up! And right now, March 14-15 2023 I’m offering a discount on all products in my @Fullscript dispensary to help you ‘spring’ into wellness. Save on quality supplements! Click the link in my bio to create your account.

This post is for educational purposes only, please consult your practitioner before making any changes to your medication or supplement regimen. I’m a PA, but I’m not your PA ;)

#Fullscript #Vitamins #Supplements #martinaharms #functionalmedicine #holistichealth #hawaiihealth #womenshealth

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