Your labs came back normal. So why do you still feel terrible?

In this episode of The Heal Deal Podcast, Dr. Leona Allen breaks down why a normal lab result does not mean everything is fine, and which markers your doctor is likely not running that could be revealing the root cause of your symptoms.

The truth is, there are two types of reference ranges: pathological ranges that identify disease, and functional ranges that identify optimal health. Most labs only use one of them. And when 88 percent of American adults are metabolically unhealthy, being compared to that average is not the same as being well. Dr. Leona walks through the markers that actually tell your metabolic story, including liver enzymes, fasting insulin, and thyroid markers that go beyond TSH, and explains what they mean in the context of your health history.

Dr. Leona also covers why your medications may be affecting your results, how to take blood pressure correctly, and what acid reflux is really telling you about your digestion.

If you have ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment with “everything looks normal” and still felt like something was off, this episode will give you the language to start asking better questions.

🎧 LISTEN NOW to discover:
✅ Why Getting Labs Is Not the Same as Understanding Them
✅ Weight, BMI, and Body Composition: How to Use These Numbers Without Obsessing
✅ Blood Pressure Basics: What the Numbers Mean and How to Take Them Correctly
✅ pH Balance and What Acid Reflux Is Really Telling You About Your Digestion
✅ TSH Is Not a Thyroid Hormone: The Truth About Standard Thyroid Testing
✅ Pathological vs. Functional Ranges: Why Normal Is Not the Same as Optimal
✅ GGT, AST, and ALT: The Liver Markers That Reveal More Than You Were Told
✅ Fasting Insulin: The Most Important Marker You Probably Have Never Had Tested
✅ How Your Medications May Be Affecting Your Lab Results

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

▶️ Join The Metabolic Reset Challenge:

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▶️ Take the FREE Metabolic Reset Quiz:

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🌐 Work with Dr. Leona:
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THE HEAL DEAL

I’m making a deal with you to help you remove the physical, chemical, and emotional barriers holding you back from healing.

All I need from you is to feel, deal, and heal.

Those are the terms. That is The Heal Deal.

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Thank you for listening! Until next time, stop chasing symptoms and start healing your metabolism.

Take care.

—
Dr. Leona Allen
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Author: A Journey to Healing | Freedom in Chains | Shop & Savor

🛑 Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen, especially if you are taking medication or managing a chronic condition.