About this episode

This episode explores the importance of comprehensive lab work in addressing anxiety and depression, challenging the chemical imbalance theory.

In this episode, we’re continuing with Part 8 of the Back to the Basics series by exploring the vital role that comprehensive lab work plays in healing anxiety and depression. I break down why we take a physiology-first—but not physiology-only—approach, the truth behind the outdated “chemical imbalance” theory, and how functional labs can uncover real root causes that are often missed in standard care. 3 Takeaways: Physiology First, Not Only: There’s an interplay between physiology and psycho...

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Armstrong

Topics covered

• bloodwork
• chemical imbalance theory
• anxiety
• depression
• functional labs
• physiology

Keywords

• anxiety
• depression
• bloodwork
• chemical imbalance
• functional labs
• physiology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Back to the Basics, standard care

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