In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Smita Krishna, functional Nutritionist and holistic health coach, decodes the reason behind this unexplained illness.
Have you ever been told that your reports are “normal” even though you struggle every day with symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety , weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, and digestive issues like acidity and bloating? Do unexplained aches and pains leave you feeling dismissed when you’re told they are “all in your head”, even by medical professionals? Or have you been advised to simply “relax” or “meditate” when seeking answers for persistent, unexplained symptoms?
They show what is happening biochemically but do not always reveal the underlying lifestyle factors driving symptoms. Chronic stress, poor sleep, inadequate protein intake, nutrient deficiencies, sedentary habits, gut imbalances, and hormonal fluctuations can significantly affect how you feel long before they appear as a diagnosable condition. The blood test report is only a part of the story, valuable but incomplete. Rather than treating a disease, we ask why the body is struggling. When we deep dive and connect patterns and symptoms with blood work, we often find subclinical concern points or an infection, poor gut health, sleep issues, even if the lab ranges are fine. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Another important factor is that blood tests provide a snapshot in time, according to Smita.
