754. Normal Labs' and Still Not Well? Here's What They Miss

Have you experienced this? You go into the doctor, you're tired, foggy, dragging through your day, your hair's falling out, your energy is gone, and your provider says, "Everything looks fine." But you know something isn't right.

We're talking about the huge difference between normal labs and functional labs. Because "normal" just means you're not sick enough yet to trigger a red flag. Functional medicine looks at how your body is actually operating — where you might already be in a state of dysfunction long before it turns into a diagnosis.

In this episode, I share my own story of living anemic for years — as a teenager, as an athlete, even into college. My iron was always low, but it was "not bad enough" for anyone to dig deeper. It wasn't until I stopped eating gluten that my iron levels finally normalized — and I haven't been anemic since. No one ever looked beyond the surface. And I think about how different my life could have been if someone had connected the dots sooner.

If you've ever been dismissed or told you're fine when you clearly don't feel fine, this episode is for you. We will discuss:

• What typical "normal" labs miss (and why that matters).

• What functional ranges really show about your health.

• How to identify when you're stuck in a state of dysfunction.

• Why women can feel terrible for years before anyone catches it.

• What kind of testing actually reveals what's going on — from full thyroid and iron panels to inflammation markers and DUTCH testing.

You deserve to feel good — not just "not sick." That's exactly what we do inside The 12-Week Female Hormone Solution Program. My team and I look at your full picture — your labs, your lifestyle, your history — and build a plan that actually fits your life.

If you've been told "everything looks normal," but you know in your gut something's off, get on the waitlist for the next round of the 12-Week Female Hormone Solution. This is one of the last times we'll be running it in this format, and spots always fill fast.

Join the waitlist now: https://drbethwestie.com/waitlist/

Because "normal" shouldn't mean barely functioning. It's time to feel like yourself again.