Tons of health issues can go overlooked by westernized American medical care, but functional medicine can give you insight into deeper issues that may even play into why you may be struggling with disordered eating. If you’ve been feeling like crud, and you’re tired of doctors telling you that all your labs look ‘normal’, then this episode is for you, because we’re talking all about how functional labs can help you uncover underlying causes of what may be driving those uncomfortable symptoms and what your body really needs in order to finally feel better. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lacy Lain, a functional medicine and labs specialist, to talk about what functional medicine is and what it may reveal about root health issues. We’re discussing the effectiveness of treating underlying systemic causes rather than just symptoms. And, we’ll talk about what it might look like to take a functional approach to disordered eating and body image recovery, along with issues to watch for if you’re struggling with certain types of disordered behaviors. Topics discussed in this episode include:  ⚕️ What’s so different about functional medicine? 🤔 The labs you may want to consider getting checked 🔎 Some of the best ways to assess your hormone health 🍽️ How to approach disordered eating behaviors from a functional perspective Resources mentioned: >>> For more from Lacy, check out the Functional Medicine for Women Podcast >>> If you’re interested in assessing your health through a functional approach, book a free 15-minute consultation call with Lacy at lacylainwellness.com  Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course! >>> Join me and a community of crazy incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society! Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.