S4 E9: Do These Things BEFORE Stressing About Supplements + Lab Testing

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S4 E9: Do These Things BEFORE Stressing About Supplements + Lab Testing
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You may think taking high-quality supplements and drink mixes are going to fix your frustrating health symptoms, but, that’s just NOT the case! 

If you’re hanging out on social media, you can pretty much guarantee you’re going to get bombarded by influencers + various health accounts, posting about the hottest new supplement ESPECIALLY during Black Friday sales. 

I personally love supplements – they’re a vital part of my wellness routine! However, they can be very costly, and there are other key pillars you need to have dialed in on BEFORE you spend your money on allll the supplements.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what you actually need to do before stressing about supplements + lab testing. I’m diving into factors like the importance of really cleaning up your diet and prioritizing 3 solid meals/day, taking a mindful & moderate approach to your caffeine and (especially) alcohol consumption, the major impact of poor sleep habits and excessive technology usage, and more.

If you’re at a place where you have these key, foundational pieces locked in, but you don’t want to continue DIY-ing your health, functional lab testing could be your next, best step. Getting real, clear data on yourself can be super motivating for you to take action + actually see improvements.

Our team would be honored to walk with and provide you with a strategic approach to tackle your symptoms, so you truly CAN optimize your health and well-being. You can apply to work with us in our 1-1 Deep Dive Program – we would love to get you to a place of healing AND thriving!

Episode Recap:

  • Why cleaning up your nutrition first is SUPER important + how to do so {2:16}
  • Prioritizing 3 square meals/day + what this can look like {5:53}
  • Reducing your caffeine + alcohol intake {12:13}
  • Addressing your sleep habits & phone usage {24:42}
  • Your relationship with regular movement {30:31}
  • When lab testing IS something you should do {32:25}

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**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

More About the Fueled & Free Podcast:

Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Holistic Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women’s health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.

Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more. New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about working with Margaret, head to https://fueledandfree.com.

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I'm a Certified Holistic Nutritionist + Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and owner of an integrative virtual wellness clinic that has helped hundreds of women on their journey to optimal health.

I know from my own personal health journey that it's possible to reclaim my body after years of struggling. I was confused and overwhelmed, dismissed by health providers who didn't take the time to understand the "why" behind my symptoms. Then I discovered Functional Nutrition and worked through the process of unraveling the root causes behind my struggles, everything changed.

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