Have you ever experienced bloating or fatigue?  Perhaps you've had some issues with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...or you've wondered if you have a nutritional deficiency - but don't really know how to deal with it.  If you can relate to any of this, Functional Medicine may be of interest to you.  Join Rob as he reflects on his recent journey with Functional Medicine.  He reviews the symptoms that led him there in the first place back in September 2021 - and discusses some new issues and challenges that were revealed after review of all test results in the follow up appointment back on December 22, 2021.   ~   Disclaimer : There are affiliate links in this article, where you also have the opportunity to support the podcast and the community by utilizing products or services actively being put to use by the community.   Links:   Cleveland Clinic - Center for Functional Medicine Parasites - Blastocystis spp. infectionAll Around Growth Community Group Chat (Telegram)  ~  Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast Telegram Channel for show updates ONLY:    https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast  ~  Connect and share on social media!  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowthFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowthFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowthTelegram Broadcast Channel - https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcastTelegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth~Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in December 2021 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~ Notes:Rob discusses his experience with the "Four Pillars of Health":NutritionMovementStress SleepBecause of my commonplace "disease" - or my general ill-health...there were *so* many things contributing to my poor health, that a parasite wasn't even on the radar at that time.  This is why we generally don't address the root cause - because we are constantly being overrun with things that require addressing...we don't have "time" to get to the root cause.  We are addicted to an unhealthy lifestyle with food, technology, the never ending search for the dopamine fix - and we receive an "immediate" response for the problem - no root cause.Support the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth