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I'm so excited to announce Blood Lab Bootcamp is open for enrollment this week, for one week only from January 5th to 12th!Are you uncertain Blood Lab Bootcamp is right for you?If so, this episode is for you!Whether your objections to this course are fueled by fear, finances, uncertainty, or even disbelief, this episode covers it!In health, testing requires an investment of time and money.However, guessing ALSO requires an investment.Often the investment of guessing can include emotions, lost time, no sense of direction, sunk costs of treatments that didn’t help or were a symptom bandaid.If you ARE uncertain, I have one question for you:What is the cost of not moving forward?Sign up for Blood Lab Bootcamp!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 67// Client Testimonial - Endometriosis, Brain Fog, Eczema, Low Energy, Irritability, and Sleep Problems - How to Fix It All 40% or more in 3 Months with My Client, Jessica66// 6 Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It BetterBlood Lab Bootcamp Series - Lab Test Hierarchy, MY Case Study, Iron and Vit. D Deficiencies, Thyroid, SIBO, Cholesterol, Acid RefluxOther links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/75. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Have you ever wondered what lab tests you need?Have you ever felt previous lab results didn't bring the answers you were seeking?Do you wish for clarity in your health?If so, this episode is for YOU!At Better Belly Therapies, we value testing NOT guessing. Testing often begins with blood chemistry! As part of re-launching the Blood Lab Bootcamp course, I've been sharing all things blood chemistry on the podcast this fall. This episode is the second to last episode in this series before the launch!Let's discuss the hierarchy of lab tests today. This hierarchy is the natural order of progression we use for our clients to see results.Tune in to learn why we order labs in this order and a few ways lab results can kickstart healing!Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp Waitlist!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep 59// How to Choose the Best Food Sensitivity Test for YouEp. 55// The One and Only Question You Need to Ask to Know If You Have a Gut PathogenEp 73// Surprise - I'm Pregnant!! How My First and Second Pregnancy Compare (Totally Different!) and How I Used Bloodwork to Overcome Miscarriage and Get Pregnant AgainOther links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonLeave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/72. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Our current episode series is all about how being able to read your own blood work from your doctor is a MUST for every woman.Every episode topic, from the thyroid to acid reflux to client testimonials, has led to the upcoming launch of Blood Lab Bootcamp. This online course is going LIVE for registration very soon at the turn of the new year - Jan 5th through 12th.Today, I’m sharing another testimonial on how bloodwork changed a life. But this time - it’s mine! Last year, I got pregnant for the first time. And on the week of Christmas 2020, I found out that my pregnancy was not viable.I used two simple blood markers on my blood labs from my doctor in the months after my miscarriage to guide my care for myself and prep my body for my next pregnancy - to keep and to hold to full term.I’ve already shared some of my journey with ya’ll on Episodes 27 and 56. Those episodes are linked in the show notes, but if you’re ready to begin on the HAPPY side of this story - keep on listening. We’re about to dive in!Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp Waitlist!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:First Miscarriage Episode - Ep. 27// How to use the Hospital and Holistic Healthcare TOGETHER: A Case Study on My Recent MiscarriageMiscarriage Update - Ep. 56// What I’ve been Doing in My Health Since My MiscarriageLiverEp. 25// Histamines: A Possible Cause of Your Diarrhea, IBS, Fatigue, Insomnia, Irregular Menstruation, and More! - with Isabel Smith RDYour Liver and Your Sleep 42// 6 Secrets Your Sleep Can Tell You About Your GutYour Liver Affects Your Skin 45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?Other links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonLeave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/73. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Have you ever noticed that no matter how many times or how often you take Iron and Vitamin D, your doctor keeps telling you that they’re low? Even after you bought the supplements and did everything you were supposed to? Supplements are an investment, especially if you’re trying hard in your health through supplementation. The sunk cost of supplements that don’t make a difference in your health adds up! Tune in if you’ve been unable to restore your Iron or Vitamin D levels to learn more! Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 1 // My Story & How I Healed Myself from IBSEp. 18// I had a parasite: Update on the #1 Most Common Parasite for IBSEp. 70// SIBO: The 2 Reasons Why SIBO Has a 50% Recurrence Rate + How to Overcome SIBO and the Low FODMAP DietEp. 66// Reasons Your Doctor is Reading Your Blood Labs Wrong + How You Can Do It BetterOther links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonJoin the Blood Lab Bootcamp Waitlist!Leave a Rating and Review because you love us!Follow Hormone Expert, and inspiration for this episode, Sophie Shepherd FDN-P, on instagram @shetalkshealthConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/72.Mentioned in this episode:GET THE FREE TRAINING!Learn how to heal your gut, for GOOD, even if nothing else has worked before. -> Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training to watch this FREE micro-training today!

We all KNOW how important the thyroid is, but there’s often uncertainty surrounding thyroid issues!What if you could understand your thyroid?What if that understanding allowed you to save time, money, and frustration?What if you could be empowered in your health and working with a doctor you KNEW was on the same page as you?I have good news - it’s easier than you think!There are only FOUR markers to know when it comes to your thyroid.Understanding these markers unlocks a new way to navigate your health journey.Thyroid panel knowledge helps you know if your doctor is reading your thyroid right; and if they aren’t, it becomes SO easy to find a doctor who does!Join me today to learn more about thyroid markers, what learning them can allow you to do, and more!Learn About Your Thyroid. Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp Waitlist!Other links from the show:Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonLeave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/71. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Have you ever had SIBO?Do you think you might have SIBO?Or - are you the one out of every 2 people who have gotten SIBO - only to get it again? (SIBO has a 50% recurrence rate in individuals who have had it before!)Whether you are one of the above, or just a curious listener trying to make sense of all things gut and information out there, then today’s episode is just for you.I’ve had several clients now that I’ve worked with who have been checked for SIBO, had SIBO, or been worked with to get rid of their SIBO prior to working with me.When they start working with me, I have consistently found TWO factors that are impacting these client’s health. These two missing puzzle pieces to healing from SIBO have consistently NOT been checked for by other practitioners.Of our clients who we’ve worked with who have had SIBO - all of them have healed from SIBO completely, and no longer require to be on the low FODMAP or any other restricted diet to keep their gut clean and healthy.If you want to know the two most common reasons that I see SIBO recurring in our clients - you are in the right episode!Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp WaitlistCorrection: Baking Soda dosage is 1/4 teaspoon (correct dosage below)Baking Soda Test*:1/4 tsp baking soda6 oz waterDrink first thing in the morning (before brush teeth or drink any liquid)After drinking, time self for how long it takes to burp.Do this for 3 mornings in a row to get an average result. Interpreting results:Less than 2 minutes: high stomach acid2-3 minutes: ideal acid levels3-5 minutes: low acid levels5+ minutes: very low acid levels *These tests are not diagnostic in nature and do not replace medical testing. Talk to your doctor if you are interested in medical testing for these markers.Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 47// The Gut-Sinus Connection: How Sinusitis, Seasonal Allergies, and Chronic Post-Nasal Drip May Be Connected to Your GutEp. 45// The Gut-Skin Connection: Is your gut flaring up your skin?Ep. 05 // Two Treatments for IBS That You Probably Have Never Heard OfEp. 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of ZincEp. 68// 10 Markers on Your Average Bloodwork You Can Review TODAY to Find the Root Cause of Your Acid RefluxEp. 24// Got Acid Reflux? No Problem! 5 Things to Consider to Heal Your Acid Reflux - Without Pharmaceuticals! Other links from the show:Dr Jolene Brighten - Post Birth Control SyndromeSchedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/70. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Our doctors constantly hammer us about our cholesterol. Are we eating too much meat? Red meat? Fatty meat? Egg yolks?If our cholesterol is high, there’s shame and stigma surrounding that number. (PS. I have tons of slender, even “healthy”, clients with high cholesterol. Their doctors literally don’t know what to do with them).If our cholesterol is fine, right now, we’re terrified of if it ever goes high.If our cholesterol is low - doctor’s don’t even talk too much about that. But it happens. And it is something my clients - and you - may be dealing with.I was really touched when one of our students on a Blood Lab Bootcamp live call shared that both she and her mom had high cholesterol. They were recommended by their doctors to take statins. They were hesitant to do so because statins have SO MANY SIDE EFFECTS and are a for-life drug.This client of mine was FASCINATED by how much information was included in Blood Lab Bootcamp about all the reasons that cholesterol can be high and HOW MANY OPTIONS SHE HAD TO HELP LOWER IT. Options that were unrelated to statins, medication, OR shaming oneself into lower cholesterol!In today's episode, I’m debunking cholesterol myths about:Cholesterol’s link to food (it’s not linked to fatty food)How cholesterol gets raised (and lowered!)How balancing your cholesterol levels actually improves your ENTIRE HEALTH (not just heart health!) Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Client Testimonial Episodes: Ep. 35// Dessie, Ep 13: Abby, Ep. 21: CeeEp 47: Gut-Sinus ConnectionEp 45: Gut-Skin ConnectionJoin the Blood Lab Bootcamp Waitlist!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/69. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).

Acid reflux affects a staggering percentage of Americans, with many struggling due to underlying issues. Discover how analyzing basic blood work can reveal hidden causes, such as low minerals and the impact of H. pylori. Learn about key markers like alkaline phosphatase and white blood cell patterns that indicate digestion problems and infections. Gain insights into symptoms linked to low stomach acid and the importance of comprehensive testing. Plus, find out how Blood Lab Bootcamp can empower you to take control of your health.

With Blood Lab Bootcamp reopening on Jan 5th in the new year, 2022, I wanted to introduce y’all to some of my clients whose lives have changed by being able to read their blood labs using functional analysis methods! On today’s episode, you’ll meet my client, Jessica. When Jessica came to me she had been struggling most of her life with hormonal imbalance, weight gain, skin problems, low energy/mood, and had been diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis.  She had already spent lots of time and money on her health doing all the things conventional doctors had recommended: bloodwork, surgery, and medication.  Tired of her problems and not knowing where to turn, Jessica’s life changed when we analyzed her blood labs from a functional medicine perspective. As she said of the results, “They [lab markers] couldn’t have been normal - not with the way I felt.” I am so excited to share with you ALL the changes she’s experiencing - and it all started with a little blood work! Other links from the show:Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp waitlist!Leave a Rating and Review because you love us!Schedule Your Qualifying Call with AllisonConnect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/67.Mentioned in this episode:GET THE FREE TRAINING!Learn how to heal your gut, for GOOD, even if nothing else has worked before. -> Go to https://betterbellytherapies.com/training to watch this FREE micro-training today!

Back in March of this year, 2021, I released a podcast episode titled “Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look Normal When You Don’t Feel Normal.”I recorded this episode on the heels of my first pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage. At the time, I was doing some serious detective work with my blood labs!The miscarriage and discoveries in my blood labs drove me to record my initial thesis on why doctors are not reading your labs right. Creating that episode got me thinking:What if every woman could read her blood labs?What if women, and men, didn’t need to take their doctor’s word for it anymore?What if we had power, and understanding, in our own hands to negotiate and communicate clearly?What if we had data that PROVED we were gaslighting ourselves, and stopped all the self-doubt and feelings that we’re making up our symptoms.We do. We have the data. It’s in our blood. We just don’t know how to read it!From this, the idea for Blood Lab Bootcamp was born. Today, I’m happy to announce that, as of January 5, 2022, my premier course Blood Lab Bootcamp will be launching a second time for our second round of students.As part of that announcement, I am going to share with you the 6 reasons your doctor is reading your labs wrong PLUS how YOU can learn how to do it better.I am so excited for Blood Lab Bootcamp, and it’s my goal that by the end of this episode and over the course of the next two months, you’ll understand why and will be, too!Other episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 31// Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Look "Normal" - Even When You Don't FEEL NormalOther links from the show:Join the Blood Lab Bootcamp waitlist!Top Industry Spending in Lobbying for 2020Leave a Rating and Review because you love us!Connect with us on social media!Facebook: @betterbellytherapiesInstagram: @betterbellytherapiesWebsite: betterbellytherapies.com*This episode was first published at BetterBellyTherapies.com/podcast/66. Now - May 29, 2024:WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP + $2OO OFF CODE:Get a $200 Off Code for the Better Belly Blueprint when you submit a screenshot of a podcast review. PLUS - one lucky winner will WIN a FULL Scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint (Value $997!!)How to Enter:Leave a Rating and Review onApple Podcasts OR Spotify between now and May 29!Take a screenshot of that rating and reviewGo to betterbellytherapies.com/giveaway and fill out our 200th Episode Giveaway Form with your name, email, and screenshot of your podcast review.Automatically receive an email with a code for $200 Off the Better Belly Blueprint (must be used by May 31, 2024 at midnight).The FULL Scholarship Winner will be announced on May 30 and messaged by email. If you win, you'll get FULL scholarship to the Better Belly Blueprint!Everyone else who submitted a podcast review still has the chance to get $200 Off the Blueprint until May 31 at midnight! 🎉P.S. If the scholarship winner already bought the Blueprint using the $200 off code, you will simply get a refund for what you DID pay for the Blueprint (only eligible for those who bought the Blueprint during the Giveaway window).