Why AI Can’t Read Your Body: The Case for Relational, Personalized Healing

Mar 20

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I have just started paying attention to all the functional labs that you can get online. I feel a bit like a kid in a candy store — soooo many tests, soooo much data! Services like Function Health or Inside Tracker promise insights into your health & offer extensive lab panels analyzed by AI to generate ‘personalized’ recommendations.

Sounds promising, right?

I’m suspicious though—How can Wellness be Data-Driven?

If you have already worked with a Functional Medicine Md or practitioner you know how complex, rigid & overwhelming the results (& often the protocols) can be. There has already been a bit of a backlash against Functional Medicine’s allopathic approach that can bury people under information but doesn’t incorporate enough of You to be sustainable. And often the tests that are run are not even necessary (but add to the confusion & cost).

In the Mineral Balancing world we view HTMA testing as a foundational lens that reveals how your body is functioning at the cellular, even mitochondrial, level. HTMA results are not even interpret-able unless the practitioner knows how you live, what your history is or what you want to get out of your protocol. It takes a human that cares about you to do this. Mineral Balancing is a dance that is always in flow.

I have come to begin with minerals because when they are out of balance, everything shifts—your metabolism, hormones, energy, susceptibility to viruses, fungi & bacteria, digestion & emotional resilience. Skipping this foundational layer can lead to misleading conclusions from advanced lab tests, sending you in circles searching for answers.

At this point my Ayurveda-mind steps in for another element of critique: most of these tests are relativity new. They are gesturing at a whole-being approach to wellness. But they do not yet exist in a holistic system. What is the problem with this? One notable test score can lead you down a reductive path that misses systemic issues. Even with HTMA we run into this issue when a single mineral level is taken out of context. A common mistake made with HTMA analysis is responding to a high reading on Magnesium. This does not mean you need less Mg, it means you are using up a lot of it & need to supplement to avoid going into a deeply fatigued state, common with burnout or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Additional insight about test-centric wellness came to me this morning while reading my new favorite book: Deep Fitness: The mindful, science-based strength-training method to transform your well-being in just 30 Minutes a week by Philip Shepherd & Andrei Yakovenko. They discuss how an early misinterpretation of a test in the 60's lead to the pervasive misunderstanding that aerobic exercise reduces heart disease & mortality. It doesn't fyi. Later research cleared up the issue but the concept lingers & does damage to this day.

This isn’t to say that these other labs aren’t useful...

It just isn’t the place to start. Once we see how your minerals are working we may need to dig deeper with other tests. This is especially the case if there is hormonal imbalance, indication of mold issues or entrenched digestive issues. But without first supporting minerals the protocols used to respond to these problems often exacerbate imbalances.

The Problem with AI-Generated Protocols

AI is great in many ways — I use it regularly. But what it can’t do is relate to you. Healing is relational especially if your intention is to mend Body, Mind & Spirit.

Healing isn’t a formula—it’s a fluid, dynamic & deeply intuitive process. AI-driven protocols can’t help but apply rigid, one-size-fits-all recommendations, overlooking the nuance of your history, lifestyle, sensitivities & personal healing rhythm.

As you may have experienced, following a protocol that isn’t truly personalized can do more harm than good. Your body is constantly shifting & adapting to your environment, which is why a healing path needs to be adaptable & personal, not pre-programmed.

Personalized Guidance Matters, My intention is to guide you through the process, adjusting as your body responds.

My approach integrates:

✔ HTMA & Functional Nutrition to build a strong foundation & track nutritional shifts

✔ Ayurvedic principles for digestion, lifestyle & long-term balance

✔ Somatic Awareness & Nervous System Support to correct lifelong stress patterns.

✔ Micro-dosing to smooth the healing journey

You are not a formula & your healing process shouldn’t be either.

Let’s Build Your Health Plan Together

Instead of getting lost in overwhelming lab results, let’s start with clarity. If you’re curious about how mineral balancing & a truly relational approach can support your healing, let’s talk.

Reach out today. Let’s map a plan that works with your body—not against it.

Because I don't want to run afoul of the great AI-Gods 😂 …

I have been wanting to share my new favorite AI ... LightPage Beta. I love this tool for brain dumping. It is designed to be a sort of AI therapist. And because of this it excels in understanding & interpreting speech. Maybe it is a truly relational AI?

Would love to hear your thoughts...