We're talking all about root causes today! And yes, there are typically multiple root causes underlying any health condition. We breakdown the differences between functional and conventional medicine, why the "band-aid" approach doesn't work long-term, questions to ask your Doctor, and our top lab tests to uncover your hidden stressors.SHOW NOTES: 0:52 Welcome to the show!2:28 Why we’re talking about root causes4:03 The iceberg analogy 6:43 What is root cause?7:48 The Leaky Gut example9:26 Typical “band-aids” in conventional medicine11:06 Renee’s story about drug side-effects13:14 Looking for hidden stressors14:40 Questions to ask before starting a medication15:31 The difference between traditional & functional medicine17:52 Test, don’t guess!19:18 Basic blood work 21:47 *Dry Farm Wines*23:20 DUTCH Panel26:08 Gut testing29:48 Research on fecal transplants for obesity31:50 Organic Acid Test34:34 Micronutrient testing37:06 Importance of minerals39:15 Recap41:02 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES: Iceberg AnalogyDry Farm Wines  - first bottle for a penny!Podcast w/ Todd WhiteDUTCH TestPodcast w/ Dr. Carrie JonesGI-Map PanelPendulum Probiotic for Glucose ControlOrganic Acids (OAT) TestMicronutrient Spectracell LabsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations