DiscoverShe's Healthy | A Women's Health Podcast for Busy Professionals39. Lab Tests For Fatigue: What To Ask Your Doctor For
39. Lab Tests For Fatigue: What To Ask Your Doctor For

39. Lab Tests For Fatigue: What To Ask Your Doctor For

Update: 2024-04-24
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In this episode, Lori Aikman discusses 13 lab tests that busy professional women should ask for in order to identify the root cause of fatigue. She emphasizes the importance of functional medicine and working with a healthcare practitioner to interpret the results. The recommended lab tests include blood sugar level, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin, complete blood cell count with differential, iron panel, electrolyte levels, cortisol level, DHEAS level, and thyroid function tests. Aikman shares examples of how these tests have helped identify nutrient deficiencies, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid issues in her clients.




Takeaways:



  • Functional medicine can help identify the root cause of fatigue in busy professional women.

  • Lab tests such as blood sugar level, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin, complete blood cell count, iron panel, electrolyte levels, cortisol level, DHEAS level, and thyroid function tests can provide valuable insights.

  • Interpreting lab results should be done in collaboration with a healthcare practitioner.

  • Addressing nutrient deficiencies, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid issues can improve energy levels and overall well-being.


Time Stamps:


00:00 Introduction and Importance of Lab Tests


03:56 Tests for Blood Sugar


08:41 Tests for Anemia


14:45 Tests for Adrenal Dysfunction


18:41 Tests for Thyroid Function




Keywords:


fatigue, lab tests, functional medicine, busy professional women, root cause, blood sugar level, hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin, complete blood cell count, iron panel, electrolyte levels, cortisol level, DHEAS level, thyroid function tests




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https://crownexecutivehealth.practicebetter.io/#/631766a4a7504499f968aef3/bookings?s=63f18e116f764b1753415af8


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https://www.instagram.com/loriaikman/

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39. Lab Tests For Fatigue: What To Ask Your Doctor For

39. Lab Tests For Fatigue: What To Ask Your Doctor For

Lori Aikman, MSN, FNP-C, CFNC