In this conversation, Lindsay and Elena discuss functional health issues and how to identify red flags or signs that indicate a potential health issue. They emphasize the importance of listening to your body and advocating for yourself with your doctor. Lindsay shares her personal journey with health issues and how she became a functional health coach. They also discuss the limitations of traditional medicine and the role of coaches in helping clients navigate their health. The conversation highlights the importance of gut health and the potential triggers for digestive issues. They discuss the benefits of elimination diets and the possibility of additional testing if symptoms persist. In this conversation, Lindsay and Elena discuss the importance of focusing on overall health rather than just weight loss. They emphasize the need to address underlying health issues, such as gut health and hormonal imbalances, in order to achieve sustainable results. They also discuss the challenges of restricting certain foods and the importance of having a healthy relationship with food. The conversation highlights the significance of listening to your body and prioritizing self-care. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of feeling good and taking care of your body before focusing on aesthetics. Elena's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram functional health, red flags, signs, blood work, common issues, women, body awareness, advocacy, doctor, functional health coach, gut health, digestion, elimination diet, triggers, additional testing, health, weight loss, gut health, hormonal imbalances, food restrictions, healthy relationship with food, self-care, body composition, body image
