Mending 2: sleep
Welcome to mending, a monthly haven where words meet inner wisdom, and stories intertwine with the art of health and healing. At the heart of Narrative Medicine is a belief in the power of the human story. Words, among other human expressions, have the ability to enlighten and connect us to our most vulnerable or even seemingly insignificant moments in life.
The Web of Interconnections: Unraveling the Complexities of Omics for Everyday Health
“In nature, nothing exists alone.” - Rachel Carson, Silent Spring Imagine a spider's web. Pull one thread, and the delicate structure shrinks, shrivels, or spoils. Each finespun fiber is essential to the stability of the whole. Similarly, the human body is an intricate web of interconnections.
Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health
In this episode, Andrea discusses new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity.
How Food Impacts Our Epigenetics
In this episode, Andrea discusses the healing power of food. Tune in to hear how food can really change our physiology.
Functional Nutrition Approach to Mystery Health Issues
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of addressing non-negotiables such as sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance for overall health. She emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic partnership between patients and providers and the need to focus on the roots of chronic conditions, including many more important topics.
Functional Approach to Conquering Chronic Illness
In this episode, Andrea discusses the intricacies of navigating the medical system, the pitfalls of chasing after the latest health trends, and the importance of taking ownership of one's health journey.
Mending 1: not giving up
Welcome to mending, a monthly haven where words meet inner wisdom, and stories intertwine with the art of health and healing. At the heart of Narrative Medicine is a belief in the power of the human story. Words, among other human expressions, have the ability to enlighten and connect us to our most vulnerable or even seemingly insignificant moments in life.
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
In this episode, Andrea discusses how health and nutrition play a pivotal role in the entrepreneurial journey. Through the conversation, we unpack the simplicity behind complex health issues, shedding light on how understanding the fundamentals of nutrition and cultivating the right mindset can empower entrepreneurs to thrive.
Functional Healing for Chronic Illness
In this episode, Andrea discusses how functional nutrition and embodied wellness can support those who are struggling with chronic symptoms.
Optimizing Health through Functional Nutrition
In this episode, Andrea discusses all the ways we can optimize our health using functional nutrition principles including the significance of holistic self-care, emphasizing the value of nurturing your body beyond restrictive diets or lifestyle interventions.
Implementing Functional Nutrition in Your Family
In this episode, Andrea discusses practical tips on incorporating functional nutrition principles into your household, regardless of your children's ages. We discuss the importance of understanding when to seek tests or labs, and Andrea sheds light on some of the conflicting aspects of traditional and functional medicine. If you're ready to take control of your health and discover how functional nutrition can transform your life, this episode is a must-listen!
Beyond the Evidence of Evidence-Based Medicine
If you’ve traveled the landscape of modern medicine in search of answers to your chronic health challenges, you’ve likely encountered the profound influence and appeal of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).
Navigating Health: Transforming Autoimmune Conditions
In this episode, Andrea discusses how diet, lifestyle, and even our mindset shape our health landscape. Andrea eloquently describes the 'tree of symptoms,' urging us to look beyond the branches and explore the roots, diving into the worlds of genetics, digestion, and inflammation. We also dive into the practicalities of managing conditions like lupus amidst the challenges of medical gaslighting, emphasizing the importance of self-trust and the art of narrative medicine.
Conventional Medicine vs Functional Medicine
In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of health issues through a systems-based approach, investigating the roots (genes, digestion, inflammation), and encompassing food, movement, environment, and mindset.
Unlocking the Myths of Health Hacking: You Can’t ‘Hack’ Your Health, Part 2
Last week, I recorded a podcast hosted by a naturopathic doctor. As we got into the conversation, we found ourselves talking about our personal journeys through perimenopause and menopause. While we both diligently drew labs and collected plenty of data and biomarkers, we each noticed that it wasn’t this quantitative data that shifted our symptoms.
Filling the Healthcare Gap
In this episode, Andrea discusses her story of resiliency, the frameworks she’s created to help people heal, her experience with Hashimoto’s Disease, and so much more.
The Three Roots of Chronic Health Conditions
In this episode, Andrea discusses the gaps in the medical system when it comes to treating individuals as whole people rather than just their diagnoses.
Menopause, Disease Root Causes & Reversing Hashimotos
In this episode, Andrea discusses nutrition, autoimmune disease and some of the problems women face in menopause as well as what we can do to resolve them.
Unlocking the Myths of Health Hacking: You Can’t ‘Hack’ Your Health, Part 1
You can’t “hack” your health. If you don’t have a chronic health concern and you use biohacking techniques to optimize your physical performance, there’s no need to read any further. This post isn’t for you because you may be among the lucky few who can successfully hack a thing or two. But if you struggle with an unresolved health issue – whether it’s related to pain, fatigue, digestion, immune function, focus, or your ever-changing hormones – then I regret to relay that the hacks you seek may do more harm than good.
Letter to My Body
Here goes … I’m about to share something deep and personal that helped to shape my journey as a Functional Nutritionist.