Is Your "Normal" Really Normal? Functional Testing & Taking Back Control with Chantel Ryan : Sole Wellness Podcast E6

Is Your "Normal" Really Normal? Functional Testing & Taking Back Control with Chantel Ryan : Sole Wellness Podcast E6

This episode dives into Functional Testing with Chantel Ryan, a naturopath and wellness coach who sheds light on why conventional medicine might miss the root cause of your health struggles.
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Ever feel like your blood tests say everything's fine, yet you still feel awful?


Or maybe you’ve been suffering from stomach issues since you can remember but it’s always been dismissed as IBS?


This episode dives into Functional Testing with Chantel Ryan, a naturopath and wellness coach who sheds light on why conventional medicine might miss the root cause of your health struggles.


Functional Testing is a form of naturopathy that gets into the nitty gritty of HOW and WHY your body is reacting negatively. Using tests like microbiome mapping, genetic testing and the DUTCH test, Chantel explains how you can use naturopathy to isolate your problems so that you can work towards better health


In this episode you’ll hear:

👟Why "normal" blood tests might not reveal the whole picture

👟The surprising role that genetics have and whether you can avoid your family’s health history

👟The shocking news I found out when my daughter was tested that could have been dangerous…

👟Immunity hacks that will help keep you safe this winter

… and SO much more.


Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here.


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