Is Functional Lab Testing for Christians Worth the Hype?

nutriton podcast Nov 12, 2024

In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews dietitians Megan Becker and Aubrey Golbek about functional lab testing and what to consider as a Christian woman pursuing a more grace filled view of health. Specifically this episode explores hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), what it is, who it’s for and how it can help on your health journey.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  1. HTMA (hair mineral testing), what it is, how it differs from other functional labs, and when to consider it.
  2. The potential pitfalls of functional lab testing for Christian women
  3. Questions to ask yourself when considering functional lab testing

We pray this episode equips you with a better understanding of functional lab testing, specifically hair mineral testing and helps you to make informed, spirit-led decisions for your own health journey!

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About Megan and Aubrey:

Megan Becker is a registered dietitian and owner of Grace Rooted Nutrition. Megan facilitates a virtual community called Grace Rooted Gals where like-minded Christian women gather to embrace Grace, flourish in faith and thrive in their health journey and life!

Connect with Megan 

At her website: https://www.gracerootednutrition.com

Or on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracerootednutrition 

Aubrey Golbek is the author of Grace, Food, and Everything in Between and the co-founder of Joyful Health Co. She currently offers one on one nutrition counseling in person at Movement Cube Chiropractic + Rehab.  Outside of work, Aubrey homeschools her four children and dabbles in all things homesteading and scratch cooking.

Connect with Aubrey 

On Instagram: https://instagram.com/aubreygolbek 

Or reach out by email at [email protected]

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