When Symptoms Stick Around: What If You’re Addressing the Wrong Root Cause?

You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve tried the supplements. You’ve gone to doctors, therapists, and even holistic practitioners. And yet, the fatigue, the brain fog, the anxiety—they’re still there.

When you’re doing "everything right" but not getting better, it’s time to ask a deeper question:

What if you’re addressing the wrong root cause?

Here’s the truth many don’t talk about:

Functional medicine isn't always enough when it overlooks your genetic makeup.

The Missing Link: Your Genes

Many of my clients come to me after years of chasing protocols that never quite worked. And what we often uncover? Their genes were silently influencing every piece of the puzzle: detox, mood, inflammation, gut health, and energy.

One of the most overlooked genetic players? MTHFR.

When this gene isn’t functioning optimally, your ability to detox, absorb nutrients, and regulate neurotransmitters takes a hit. And unless you’re looking at these pathways and tailoring support accordingly, you’re often just spinning your wheels.

A New Kind of Root-Cause Approach

When you incorporate your genetics into your healing strategy, you're not just guessing anymore. You're creating a blueprint that matches how YOUR body works.

That’s what we do inside the Genetic Blueprint + Insight Session:

• Review 170+ genes involved in detox, methylation, mood, histamine, hormones, and more

• Uncover genetic patterns influencing your symptoms

• Walk away with clear next steps and a personalized roadmap

If you’ve felt like nothing is working, it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means your body needs a different kind of support.

📌 Book an Insight Session or order your Genetic Blueprint today. Let’s finally decode the real reason you haven’t felt better.

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