Primal Blog

If you’ve ever said,
“I’m eating clean, I’m working out… but I still feel off,”
you’re not alone.

At DrCherine.com, we believe your symptoms are not random—they’re your body’s way of asking for help.

Fatigue, weight gain, bloating, mood swings, disrupted sleep, and stubborn belly fat aren’t just signs of aging. More often, they’re signs of underlying metabolic or hormonal dysfunction—and the sooner you identify the root cause, the sooner you can start to feel like yourself again.

And that begins with one simple shift:

Test, don’t guess.

🧠 Why Testing Is the Missing Piece for Most Women Over 40

We’ve been conditioned to accept “normal” lab results—even when we’re exhausted, inflamed, or gaining weight for no reason.

But here’s the truth:
“Normal” isn’t the same as optimal.

Most lab ranges are based on population averages—not on what it takes to thrive. So even if your labs come back “fine,” you could be:

• In the early stages of insulin resistance
• Heading toward thyroid or adrenal burnout
• Dealing with micronutrient deficiencies
• Stuck in a loop of chronic inflammation

And the worst part? These imbalances often go undetected for 5–10 years before turning into a diagnosis.

🔬 What Can Functional Lab Testing Reveal?

Unlike standard labs that only look for disease, functional testing looks for dysfunction before disease sets in. It tells the whole story behind your symptoms, so you can take action before things escalate.

Here’s what we can uncover through advanced wellness testing:

• Blood sugar imbalance + early insulin resistance
• Hormone imbalances (estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, thyroid)
• Inflammation and oxidative stress
• Nutrient depletion (magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3s, iron, zinc)
• Gut health issues like leaky gut, yeast overgrowth, and microbiome imbalance
• Toxin load and detox pathway dysfunction
• Food sensitivities and immune triggers

⚖️ Normal vs. Optimal: A Wake-Up Call

Let’s break down just one example: fasting insulin.

• Normal range: 2.6–24 μIU/mL
• Optimal range: 2–6 μIU/mL

That’s a huge gap. And that difference can mean the early stages of insulin resistance are already happening—years before your doctor ever says the word “diabetes.”

The same goes for A1C, CRP, thyroid labs, and more. At DrCherine.com, we teach you how to interpret these markers, ask better questions, and make empowered decisions that support your longevity.

🌱 What Happens After You Test?

Once you test, you get more than just numbers. You get a personalized game plan for wellness.

Here’s how we help:

• Identify the root cause of your symptoms
• Create a strategy using food, movement, targeted supplementation, and mindset
• Empower you with tools to build a long-term lifestyle—not a temporary fix

Because real healing doesn’t come from guessing—it comes from data + action.

✅ Ready to Take the First Step?

If you’re tired of guessing and ready for real answers, we invite you to book a $97 Discovery Call with our functional nutrition specialist, Meg Lambke.

In this 20-minute consultation, Meg will:

• Review your current symptoms and health history
• Identify the most strategic next steps for your body
• Recommend functional lab testing (if appropriate)
• Help you map out a personalized path forward using food, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation

🎯 This is your chance to get expert eyes on your health—and finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you.

👉 Click here to book your Discovery Call now.

🎯 Want to go deeper right now?
Listen to my latest podcast episode:
🎧 Insulin Resistance: The Silent Saboteur of Your Health – Why Your Doctor Won’t Tell You

💬 Final Thought:

If your body is whispering through symptoms now, don’t wait for it to start screaming.

You deserve to feel clear, vibrant, strong, and energized—not just “not sick.”

Test, don’t guess.
Because when you know better, you can heal smarter.