In this episode, functional medicine nurse practitioner and educator Brigitte Sager takes a deep dive into functional testing, weighing the pros and cons of the "test, don’t guess" approach. She discusses the benefits of popular functional tests like stool testing, organic acid testing, and hormone testing, while also examining why some tests, like food sensitivity testing, may not always be the best option.

Brigitte shares how balancing testing with core functional medicine fundamentals can lead to better outcomes for both patients and practitioners. Brigitte explains how functional testing aligns with holistic nursing, helping nurses and nurse practitioners tailor their care based on both objective data and lifestyle-based interventions. This episode is especially valuable for RNs, NPs, and holistic nurses interested in learning how to integrate functional testing into their practice without relying solely on expensive lab work.

Hosted by Brigitte Sager, NP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator.

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