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Ignored or Dismissed by Conventional Medicine?
- Meg O'Rourke
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
If you've ever been told “everything looks normal” on your labs, brushed off with a vague IBS diagnosis, or left feeling confused, wired and tired despite doing everything “right” — you're not alone.
I'm Meg Marie O’Rourke, a.k.a. “Magnificent” — a functional nutritionist and registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience. I help people who’ve been ignored or dismissed by conventional medicine get to the root cause of their issues using advanced testing for the microbiome, food sensitivities, and micronutrients. We say: Test. Don’t guess.
Why Gut Health (a.k.a. the Microbiome) Matters More Than Ever
Most doctors don’t get more than a few hours of nutrition education in med school. That’s why gut health — and the trillions of microbes that make up your microbiome — are often ignored, even though they affect everything from weight loss resistance to immune function and brain health.
Fecal microbiota transplants (yep, we’re going there) and microbiome science are now being explored for slowing aging and enhancing performance — not just for elite athletes like Tom Brady (who I'm 99.9% sure has had all the functional testing done), but for everyday people like you.
This isn’t fringe science. It’s cutting-edge health optimization. And thanks to the Human Microbiome Project and other research, this kind of testing is now affordable and accessible — especially through my practice at Harmony With Food.
The Myth of "Eat Less, Move More"
If your doctor has ever told you to "just eat less and exercise more" and you’re already doing that with no results, here's a reality check: that approach is outdated.
Things like low levels of Akkermansia (a powerful gut microbe linked to weight loss) or micronutrient deficiencies can block your body from functioning optimally. You’re not broken — you just haven’t been given the right tools.
And buying over-the-counter gut or food sensitivity tests? That’s like trying to fly a plane without knowing how to read the instruments. Many are dry blood tests (DBT) and lack the accuracy and depth of clinical-grade serum testing. Hold onto your wallet — seriously.
Micronutrient Deficiencies: The Overlooked Root of Chronic Issues
We’re not just talking about vitamin D (a.k.a. the Kim Kardashian of vitamins). Deficiencies in B12, magnesium, chromium, B1, B5, and even vitamin A can cause:
Fatigue and brain fog
Anxiety and depression
Skin issues like eczema
Weight loss resistance
Symptoms that mimic chronic illness like MS
One of the most dangerous overlaps? A B12 deficiency that mimics multiple sclerosis — tingling, numbness, even mood changes. And yes, it’s more common than MS in the U.S.
You’ve Been Dismissed. Now What?
If you’ve been scoped, scanned, and still told “everything is fine,” it’s time to take a different approach.
At Harmony with Food, we use in-depth testing that includes:
Microbiome testing
Micronutrient panels (12 pages of results!)
Food sensitivity testing
We also partner with mobile phlebotomists so you can get tested from home or a nearby lab. No waiting rooms. No copays. Just clarity.
Free Resources to Get Started
👉 Go to harmonywithfood.com You’ll find:
A big white button to schedule a FREE 45-minute call (Yes, really.)
Sample reports on microbiome, food sensitivities, and micronutrient testing
A searchable archive of past podcasts and blogs (just hit the "Radio" tab)
Real Results from Real People
One client with eczema for 12 years said her hands cleared up in just 3 weeks after removing the food sensitivities we uncovered in her test. She’d seen multiple dermatologists — not one ever asked about her diet.
This is what happens when we stop guessing and start testing.
Be Your Own Health Advocate
Look, I’ve been there. I almost died from a misdiagnosed appendix rupture in my 20s. That experience turned me from a hospital-based dietitian into a passionate advocate for functional nutrition.
You don’t need to navigate this alone — but you do need to take the first step.
Head to harmonywithfood.com and hit the big white button to schedule your free call. I’ll read every word you submit and help you decide the right next steps. No pressure. Just real talk and real solutions.
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