Risa Groux is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach who is passionate about nutrition and healing the root cause of disease. Risa specializes in health challenges like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances. In this episode we delve into stool and blood tests, probiotics, and genetic testing to heal from autoimmune issues. We also dissected the 5 drivers of weight loss resistance, including what helped Risa heal from her own health imbalances.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED:  [8:07]- How did miscarriages lead Risa down the path of health discovery?  [15:36]- What kind of doctors and functional lab tests did Risa utilize in her healing journey? What do the stool test and blood labs she uses in her daily practice reveal?  [24:05]- How does Risa implement nutritional changes for her patients?  [32:27]- How does one treat leaky gut?  [38:00]- Is there a relationship between Hashimoto’s Disease and blood sugar issues?  [42:32]- Who should take a probiotic? How do fermented foods supply probiotics to a well-rounded diet? [45:26]- How to heal from candida overgrowth using a holistic approach.  [49:02]- What are the 5 drivers of weight loss resistance? [54:57]- Personalized probiotic formulations and comprehensive genetic testing are now being used to heal autoimmune issues.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  I love using the Lumen Device whenever I complete a longer fast to understand whether I am burning stored body fat or sugar in the bloodstream. They are offering a $100 discount through the end of April using this link!  Being barefoot outside is optimal, but sometimes not always possible. I wear Bahé Grounding Shoes to receive all the grounding benefits while being outside in footwear! Use the code SHANA10 for 10% off.  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM RISA GROUX: Website: https://www.risagrouxnutrition.com/  Instagram: @risagrouxnutrition Nutrition Detox: Use code FASTTOHEAL10 for 10% off!  LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in LIA ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly- this is for you!! Schdule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A session with me to get all your questions answered about LIA!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Know the right Metabolic Lab Tests to ask for!  For my friends who have tried all the things!-10-Day Low-Insulin Jumpstart  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!