Today on Message In the Middle Marianne talks with Claudine Francois, a Board-Certified Functional Medicine & Holistic Health Practitioner.  In this episode we:Exploring Functional Medicine:Marianne acknowledges previous episodes on functional medicine which provide foundational information.https://www.messageinthemiddle.com/finding-root-cause-healing-opportunities-through-functional-medicine-a-conversation-with-becca-kyle/https://www.messageinthemiddle.com/are-you-tired-of-chronic-fatigue-hot-flashes-weight-gain-or-heavy-periods-you-could-be-dealing-with-a-hormonalgut-imbalance/Addressing the persistent curiosity about functional medicine, Marianne seeks clarity on how and when to incorporate it into one's health journey.Diving into Differences:Marianne queries Claudine on the fundamental disparities between functional medicine and traditional western medicine.Navigating Testing:Delving into the importance of testing in functional medicine, Marianne seeks Claudine's recommendations for entry-level tests and their significance.Beyond Basic Hormone Tests:Claudine sheds light on why conventional hormone tests may not provide comprehensive insights into one's health.Deeper Understanding of Thyroid Testing:Exploring the limitations of typical thyroid tests, Claudine explains the benefits of alternative testing methods for a more thorough understanding.Unveiling the Brain-Gut Connection:Marianne and Claudine discuss the intricate relationship between the brain and gut health, highlighting its significance in functional medicine.Decoding Supplements:Claudine provides insight into the truth about supplements, offering clarity on their role in supporting holistic health and how to get started with the "right" ones.Claudine can be found at:Website: www.ingoodcleantaste.comIG: Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...