Running on empty, and it’s not just the sleep deprivation
Since becoming a mum, I’ve realised how many women are just quietly running on empty.
We get told our bloods are “normal.”
But we’re exhausted. More exhausted then just the sleep deprivation
Snappy.
Foggy.
Not sleeping properly.
Just… not ourselves.
Especially, after growing a human for 9 months, iron is super low, into breastfeeding, our nutrients get used!
I started work in functional medicine, and we look at bloods through a more optimal lens, which often explains so much that standard testing misses.
I’m thinking about offering this specifically for mums.
Would anyone be interested? 🤍
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I would be
Me too!
Wow... yes, please
Yes please!
Blood and hormones would be interesting but it'd be good to get more info?
Absolutely 🤍
It’s basically looking at your existing blood tests through a more functional lens not just whether results are “normal,” but whether they’re optimal for energy, hormones and overall wellbeing.
You’d also complete a simple symptom questionnaire, and then I match patterns between symptoms + blood results to see what might be going on underneath. From there, I give a gentle nudge in the right direction with food, lifestyle and supplements (nothing extreme or overwhelming).
Happy to DM you more info if you’d like
Yes please!
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