There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns.   Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous System Irregularities Genetic Snips Detoxification and Toxins Thyroid Function Sexual Hormones   About Dr. Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She helps women in mid-life who feel like their bodies have betrayed them step back into their bodies by restoring optimal hormone levels so they can regain their sleep, figure, mood, and feel amazing once again.  Dr. Gray is known for keeping hormone replacement therapy sexy, safe, and effective. She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. She completed her doctorate on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Masters in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School.  Her expertise lies in integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. She is arguably one of the midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and trainings. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative and Functional Medicine in 2013. Dr. Gray became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets also in 2013.  Dr. Gray has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews. She is a contributor to various health publications including mindbodygreen. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her book Your Longevity Blueprint. She is the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their son William. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa.   In This Episode The tests you can run to detect inflammation in the gut [10:00] Who can benefit from a stool test [17:00] Why you can benefit from regular visits to a qualified chiropractor [20:30] What tests are available for your nervous system [21:00] What happens when you become aware of any genetic snips you have [27:00] Why you need to know about detox testing [33:00] Why you might still need to take supplements even if you’re eating healthy [35:00] The importance of reading the labels on your supplements [37:00] The importance of understanding normal levels and optimal levels of hormones [47:00] What you need to know about optimal thyroid levels [47:00] How to correlate your menstrual symptoms using lab tests [50:00]   Links & Resources Use Code ENERGY for 10% Off Mitochondrial Complex Use Code OMEGA3S for 10% Off Omega 3s Read: Why Are We Nutritionally Deficient? How Has Our Food Lost Nutrients? Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 70: Ebv Solution With Dr. Kasia Kines Episode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary Donovitz Episode 25: Tips From The Ingredient Guru Mira Dessy Episode 2: Beyond The Snap, Crackle And Pop W/ Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene