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What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)



What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN)? 
FDN is a type of detective work that seeks to identify the underlying causes of disease instead of treating symptoms.
Stop Chasing Symptoms and Get to The Root Cause!
I understand that symptoms must be addressed. You want relief, but you also want to know why you have symptoms and resolve their cause. My approach is to assess underlying function and discover the underlying causes of your health problems. This approach leads to long-term resolution of symptoms, not just temporary relief.
Lab Testing is a great way to discover hidden internal stressors that are at the root cause of your symptoms.
As a FDN Practitioner, I use non-invasive laboratory tests to find hidden internal stressors and their root causes. With this step-by-step method I can assess the functions and pathways of the Hormone, Immune, Digestion, and Detoxification systems. Basically, everything we need to have running smoothly for optimal health.
The purpose of these tests are to undercover hidden stressors and malfunctions within the body. Once these are restored and optimized, a client’s symptoms begin to fade away. Our goal is not to treat symptoms or diagnose health issues; our primary focus is on the malfunctions within the body and to create healing opportunities. As malfunctions are corrected, there is a clinical correlation between the elimination of malfunctions and the elimination of symptoms.
Do you know what’s wrong with me?Yes, you have malfunctions at the root of your health complaints which we can identify using functional lab work. Most clients have no idea what is causing their health complaints and neither do their doctors. They have been chasing their symptoms for years because other providers can’t find the cause or don’t bother to even look for it.
Have you “Tried everything” but are still concerned with:
                Can’t Lose/Gain Weight
                High Cholesterol Muscle Pain
                Joint Pain
                Low Energy
                Foggy Thinking
                Sleep Issues
                Poor Libido
                Depressed Moods
                High Blood Pressure Digestive Problems
                Blood Sugar Problems
                Cancer & Diabetes
                Skin & Hair Problems
                Migraines and Headaches
                Sinuses and Allergies
                Osteoporosis

Then its time to stop chasing symptoms and start addressing the underlying causes! 
The Lab Testing Is Simple and Convenient
All lab kits will be mailed to you and can be performed in your home.  Our program uses functional saliva, stool, and urine testing.
My approach
I help my clients get clear, obtain the answers that they are seeking, and get on the path to optimal health.I do not believe in simply treating the symptoms. This approach can only provide a temporary solution at best.  It can also create greater suffering and more health issues in the long run. I help my patients understand that there are no quick fixes or magic. I treat people not diseases.  By that I mean that I take a holistic approach. Through a careful examination of a patient’s history  and through appropriate testing, I work with my clients to get to the root causes of their health issues. “Don’t guess, test” is my motto. Through the course of one-on-one sessions, I work with my clients to interpret test results, as well as to create a highly customized nutritional and supplementation protocol (ex. bio-identical hormones) to bring clients to optimal health.
Contact me to get started on your journey!

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