The Hidden Health Markers Your Doctor Is Overlooking—And How They Can Change Everything
In this episode, Dr. Rob Downey and Evan Transue discuss the evolution of functional medicine and its ability to address chronic health issues by using functional lab testing. They explore the strengths of Western medicine in life-threatening conditions and the limitations it faces in dealing with long-term health problems.
Evan shares his personal journey with multiple health diagnoses and highlights the importance of understanding hidden stressors like hormonal, immune, and digestive imbalances. The episode also delves into the need for a balanced approach, combining conventional and functional medicine to achieve optimal health.
[00:00] Introduction to functional medicine’s revolution.
[01:07] Strengths and weaknesses of Western medicine.
[05:57] Importance of functional lab testing.
[14:16] Work-life balance affecting health outcomes.
[36:27] Humility and patient-centered care in health.
Evan Transue
Podcast Host & Program Enrollment Advisor of functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com
Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, graduated from FDN in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. These include, but aren’t limited to severe cystic acne, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, GERD, and Grave’s Disease. The FDN system transformed his and his mom’s lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings.
Evan is now the host of The Health Detective Podcast, owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center, and speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges. He has been blessed to speak to over 50,000 students around the country and deliver over 500 professional presentations