Why do I feel like I’m falling apart — and yet my blood tests are ‘normal’?

In a world where science and technology lead the way, many of us find solace in the idea that a quick trip to the doctor and a set of blood tests can reveal why we're not feeling our best. Yet, for countless women, a frustrating experience plays out time and time again: their blood tests come back 'normal,' leaving them grappling with feelings of hopelessness and confusion. Why, then, do they still feel exhausted, anxious, or off-balance when all signs point to good health? This is a plight many experience yet few acknowledge. 

Today, I am diving into why these feelings are all too common and how turning to complementary, holistic methods like kinesiology and wellness coaching could change everything.

Blood tests are great at diagnosing diseases and pointing out glaring red flags in your health. However, they often fail to account for subtle imbalances and individual variability. These tests typically measure what's "normal" for a large population, but they may not capture what "optimal" means for you personally. This gap is where many women find themselves stranded. Hormonal fluctuations, nutrition deficiencies, and stress factors can all contribute to how you feel, and often these are missed in standard blood tests.

Kinesiology and wellness coaching represent a broader, more personalised approach to health. While conventional medicine focuses heavily on curing disease, these holistic methods aim to maintain well-being by addressing underlying imbalances. Kinesiology involves muscle response testing, which can help identify stressors and dysfunctions in your body. Meanwhile, wellness coaching combines motivational techniques with health science to empower you to take charge of your health journey. Together, they provide a pathway to locate and tackle the underlying issues that might be causing your discomfort.

Here are some beginner-friendly steps you can take to start feeling like yourself again:

Listen to Your Body
Pay attention to your body's signals. If you feel something is off, trust your intuition. Keep a health diary to track symptoms and patterns, which can be invaluable during consultations with your healthcare provider or wellness coach. You can download my Free Wellness Tracker here

Explore Dietary Changes
Even if blood tests deem your nutrient levels 'normal,' subtle deficiencies can still impact your energy and mood. Consider working with a kinesiologist with nutrition experience to optimise your diet based on your unique needs or explore the insights from an elimination diet to identify food intolerances. This can be helped with muscle response testing.

Incorporate Kinesiology
Try a session with a Systematic Kinesiologist. Muscle testing can help identify physical, chemical, or emotional stressors disrupting your well-being. This non-invasive method arms you with greater awareness of how your body responds to various influences.

Engage in Wellness Coaching
A wellness coach can provide personalised strategies to enhance your lifestyle, addressing stress, sleep, physical activity, and mental health. This guidance is crucial in implementing long-term, sustainable changes.

Prioritise Stress Management
Standard tests often overlook stress, which can dramatically affect how you feel. Practices such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises can be powerful tools in managing stress and improving overall well-being. Kinesiology can help by going further to identify where the stress is coming from whether that is emotional, food or chemical related, postural or physical changes

Value Sleep and Rest
Sleep often gets sidelined, yet its importance for health cannot be overstated. Aim for quality sleep by establishing a nighttime routine, creating a restful environment, and perhaps consulting with a sleep specialist if necessary.

Embracing these holistic approaches can be incredibly empowering. Many women find that exploring kinesiology and wellness coaching helps fill in the missing pieces of their health puzzle. Rather than feeling dismissed by normal test results, they discover new realms of understanding regarding their well-being. Many of my clients learn to identify the subtle signals their body gives them which enhances their overall health and well-being.

If you're tired of feeling like you’re falling apart and receiving inconclusive test results, it might be time to look beyond the scope of traditional medicine. This new perspective can offer you renewed hope and a pathway toward feeling better. To help you take your first step, I'm offering a free wellness consultation call. During this call, we can discuss your concerns, explore how kinesiology and wellness coaching could benefit you, and set you on a path toward discovering the balance and vitality you deserve.

By tuning into your body and embracing a more personalised approach to health, the path to feeling whole and vibrant again is within your reach. The journey to wellness starts with a single step — take yours now.