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June 4, 2025

S03E23. Functional Medicine 101: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You with Reed Davis

S03E23. Functional Medicine 101: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Looking for a fresh approach? Discover how functional medicine finds your hidden health issues. 

In this episode of The Clear Skin Chronicles, Reed Davis joins Katie and Cris as he breaks down why functional lab testing is the secret sauce to finding what traditional medicine often misses. From saliva to stool tests, discover how digging deeper into your body’s hidden imbalances can unlock real wellness — because guessing just isn’t good enough!

Tune in now and take the guesswork out of your health journey!

In this episode:

  • Test, Don’t Guess – Stop guessing what’s wrong and start testing to find real answers.
  • Everything’s Connected – Hormones, gut, immune system… it’s all a team effort.
  • Functional Medicine – Why it’s growing fast and helping people feel better for real.
  • Cool Testing Tools – Spit, pee, hair, and even poop can tell you a lot about your health!
  • Ditch the Quick Fixes – Get to the root cause instead of just covering up symptoms.

Meet Reed Davis, Founder of FDN. Reed Davis is a Board-Certified Doctor of Functional Nutrition and Holistic Health Practitioner, serving on the board of the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners. As the founder of the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Certification Course, he has trained over 5,000 practitioners across 50 countries. A renowned expert in functional lab testing, Reed has guided thousands toward drug-free solutions for chronic health challenges. His acclaimed FDN Methodology is built on years of experience as a Health Director and Case Manager, where he reviewed countless lab tests and developed effective strategies for improving health.

Connect with Reed Davis:

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  • Book a free call and let’s chat about how we can help here.
  • Download The Gut Loving Cheat Sheet, here.
  • Follow Katie on Instagram, here.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in these blogs and podcasts is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, medications, or lifestyle. Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or care.

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