Functional nutrition is at the core of functional medicine, which is an integrative approach to healthcare that attempts to understand and resolve the underlying root causes of imbalance and illness in the body. Functional nutrition is at the core of the functional medicine approach for the prevention and resolution through the why of pathology, focusing on the root cause and assisting in closing the gap by educating people through a personalized framework of mindset, nutrition, movement and lifestyle.  Functional nutritionists can help fill the gap traditional medicine desires to do but doesn't have the time due to the current healthcare system.  Functional nutritionists help you embrace your story and ultimately teach you how to manage your wellness. 

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To do so, functional lab testing, supplementation to bring someone from deficiency to sufficiency, while working at getting to the root cause of the underlying issues is the focus of such resources in the data collection mode of your discovery. These services are not typically covered by insurance, but many HSA/FSA accounts do cover outside testing and supplementation. You have the ability to purchase your own testing and supplementation to learn about what your body is saying.

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I get asked to give my opinion on functional lab tests that are effective, supplement brand ingredients and a multitude of nutrition topics and products. Below are labs/testing, supplement companies and experts I follow in the functional medicine field as well as products that I feel have solid science behind them. When I am recommending a product or a test, it is not because I make commission on the product. Which is why I do not go "all in" on one company. I feel there are so many great products out there that serve a purpose and are beneficial. Understanding how they can help you is my specialty, because the timing and ingredients DO matter. I am super passionate about educating you on the best fit for your body and arming you with all the information. You can also find my recommendations from friends and colleagues who sell clean products under the Clean Living Partners tab.