The Functional Health Coaching Show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: How do we raise DHEA to counteract cortisol without increasing sex hormones as well? (as in a client who has low DHEA and high sex hormones) My thoughts are through DRESS but would we want to avoid giving hormone drops to someone with high sex hormones? If we give pregnenolone that would increase progesterone? If we give DHEA Reed said that was contraindicated in someone with high estrogen, maybe because that would increase estrogen? So do we just support hormone balance through lifestyle changes like reducing stress, eating organic meat, etc? I have read through the hormone pathways and just can help but wonder-- all sex hormones start with cholesterol and pregnenolone, so if someone has high sex hormones in anyway then hormone drops would be bad idea?Caller: How to choose between the Access Stress and Hormone Panel and DUTCH?Caller: Tips on program development...labs, pricing, length.   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Call #1- Is Chipotle restaurant healthy? Whole foodBindersEnzymesOxidized oils Conversation #1 Animal welfarePasture raised animals Call #2 – How can someone with a healthy lifestyle has high UBA & 8-OHdG on their MWP? ToxinsDetox supplementsLymphatic drainageCoffee enemasMold/heavy metalsMTHFRMethylationHomocysteine Conversation #2 Oxidative stressThyroid healthRadiationEMFCosmeticsMRT & dairy   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: I am on module 2, which is HPA axis and adrenal testing. My question is, when I am learning about the normal and chronic stress response slides, did you guys commit those to memory until moving on or did you find that clicked as you continued moving through the course? I am not coming from formal training of any kind. The language is familiar because of self studying but how everything fits together is new. My perfectionism says to stay until I have a working knowing of these charts. Thoughts?Caller: Trainee with same question as was just answeredCaller: Hope evaluating keto bread that the grocery storeWhen we say clients should avoid sugar for the duration of the 90 day program, is that all forms of sugar or just white sugar/cane sugar? So would things like honey, maple syrup, molasses, monk fruit extract be okay to consume?Caller: How does HMTA compare to blood testing?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Can anyone provide scientific evidence that gluten is harmful? I have some non-believers and would like to keep some resources handy.Caller: added their 2 cents on Gluten questionDoes anyone have experience with Exhaustive phase and lifting weights? I did crossfit for three years up until April when I got my results. I’m feeling soft and discouraged because I’ve worked so hard to develop muscles, but I’ve been reluctant to do anything but walk because of my current phase.   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller #1 – What tests to run for someone living with mold? Functional lab screeningCompromising FDN fundamentalsImplementing DRESSMold testingMold supplementationMold lifestyle modalities Question #2 from caller #1– Why do the intake forms ask about clients startling easy? Adrenal healthExhaustive phase of HPA axis Caller #2 – HTMA & metabolic typing correlating with oxidative rate Metabolic typing dietHTMA dietAdrenals & blood sugarHTMA compared to SHP Caller #3 – What is the best heavy metal testing? HTMATri metalsProvoked Caller #4 – Why am I moving from a fast oxidizer to a slow oxidizer on the HTMA retest? Caller #5 – Intravenous glutathione vs liposomal glutathione   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: How do we feel about Digestive bitters? and when is the best instance for a client to take these?Caller: How do we support elevated Urinary Bile Acids and how does it connect to gallbladder?I think I missed this in the modules: how long in-between titrating supplements do we wait?? A few days? or a week?Caller: Resuming the course and wanted to call in for first time.   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller: Help with chronic slow motility. Also tips on troubleshooting Liver/Gallbladder Flush.Caller: Help with a client with body dysmorphia. How can I help and when do I refer out?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller: Trainee asking about best pace to keep for FDN Course completion.Ryan discussing concept of Healthy HostCaller: Can you do Metabolic Typing with children?If the mrt has white potato in the yellow ,is biocidin a no go since it is 5% alcohol (potato)?Do you all follow the LEAP food reintroduction schedule with clients or approach reintroduction differently?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, we interviewed Kristin Thomas, founder of Health & Wellness Business School. Here are some questions we discussed: Tell us a bit about how you went from becoming an FDN to the founder of a rapidly growing business school for health and wellness professionals? What do you see FDNs and health coaches struggle most with when it comes to building their business? Why do you think that is? In your opinion, has the pandemic increased or decreased the demand for health coaches and FDNs in the last year?What's the best way for FDNs and health coaches to stand out in a busy marketplace today?What is one of the biggest opportunities for health coaches when it comes to serving their clients today?How can people reach you and learn more from you?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: What’s the FDN approach when someone asks for help who has cancer (small intestines and spread into lymph)? She’s about to start chemo therapy. Is there a way to complement her medical treatments, or can we best help when she is in remission and rebuilding back into optimal health?Caller: Help with hot flashesCaller: Is it ok to take GI detox daily and for long periods?Caller: What can be causing my 2:30am wakings? I’m currently intermittent fasting and wonder if this is not good for my sleep.   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Written in question  - How does this correlate? Dutch lab done on 31 year old female dealing with chronic fatigue, migraines, insomnia. Low free cortisol and high metabolize cortisol along with low testosterone and high estrogen findings. Overactive thyroidinsulin resistanceblood sugarinflammationaroma tastedimadaptogensreducing inflammation - conventional meat, seed oils, wheat and dairy   Conversation #1 hidden stressorsweight lossroot cause   Conversation #2 Success storiesGI testingskin issuesbiofilmsretesting   Conversation #3 commitmentcomplianceFDM Level 3   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller: Asking about the difference between FDN Approach and Conventional Medicine recommendations.Caller: Guidelines on recommending pro-hormones.Caller: Asking about format of verbal finalHi, I have a question about GI MAP. If you got a colonic, how long do you need to wait to do the GI MAP. Are there any specific restrictions of food before the GI MAP?Coffee was a “red food” for me on my MRT. I have since avoided all sensitive foods for about 5 month and completed my 90 day protocol. I am feeling better! I wanted to try coffee to see if my body is still sensitive to it. What symptoms do I look out for ? Is there a best way to introduce our “red foods”?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller: She is studying about pathogens in the gut in the course, specifically H Pylori. Her mother has been diagnosed with GALT. Looking for FDN approach to this.Please bear with me if this is a super obvious question, my brain fog is wild... Do you have any tips for compiling/mind-mapping the MC Scorecard + Adrenal Stress Indicators + Medical History Symptoms? Some of it feels really redundant. When you have a brand new client and they have given you so much info, how do you start to put the pieces together? Maybe a #mentor can add some real-life experience? I'm feeling overwhelmed and could really benefit from hearing the process that people are using to figure it all out.   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: Caller: New client, she ran a Biome Fx test and can't get a consult with lab for 1 month. Wanted to know who to book MDP consult with. So Ryan gave good overview and ended up comparing various stool testing. Caller: Theme continued with another caller asking about Doctor's Data stool test and if it was "better"   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show

In this week's show, here's what we discussed: 1.Does it make sense to run the MRT at the same (ish) time as the mucosal barrier assessment? I'm understanding that if they have leaky gut, they will be reacting to just about anything they eat, and the MRT is not a cheap test if the results might not be accurate (at this point in time prior to MB repair). 2. Caller: Are there any issues with long-term digestive enzyme support? 3. Caller: Help with toddler with allergic reactions to almost every grain 4. Caller: Help with newborn with no bowel movement for 7 days. 5. Caller: Can you use natural supplements in place of antibiotics for person with hip replacement needing a dental cleaning?   Join FDN founder Reed Davis, FDN Mentors, and Special Guests to learn about functional lab testing and data-driven protocols to confidently solve health issues and grow your health coaching business. Submit questions in advance, or better yet, call the show LIVE and join the discussion by calling (347) 637-1378. The live show takes place every Friday at 11 am PST/ 2 pm EST.  If you are interested in becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition ® Health Coach go to https://fdn.today/show