About this episode
This episode discusses the limitations of normal pathology ranges in blood work and emphasizes the importance of advocating for one's health.
Just because your blood work is “normal” doesn’t mean everything is fine. So many women are dismissed with “everything looks fine” even when their symptoms are very real. Normal pathology ranges do not always mean optimal health, and standard test results can miss the bigger picture. Pathology ranges are often based on averages rather than ideal health, and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, inflammation, poor sleep, weight gain, and low energy should not be ignored just because your blood work falls within range. It’s important to advocate for your health , ask better questions, and look deeper when something feels off. Basic blood tests may not tell the full story; functional testing or more detailed pathology may be helpful, and learning to trust your body matters. If you’re navigating women’s hormones, chronic symptoms, normal blood work, functional medicine, pathology testing, or unexplained health issues , this episode will give you a more empowering way to think about your results. Because normal on paper is not always the same as feeling well in real life. LINKS Apply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass…
People in this episode
Host: Vesna Hrsto
Topics covered
- health
- women's hormones
- blood work
- functional testing
- chronic symptoms
- optimal health
Keywords
- blood work
- normal ranges
- optimal health
- chronic symptoms
- functional testing
- women's health
- hormone imbalance
- fatigue
- brain fog
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Peak Revival, functional medicine, Double Your Energy Masterclass, www.peakrevival.com, www.vesnahrsto.com
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