Chronic Health Issues, Self-Advocacy, Narrative Medicine The Beauty Shop Studio Chronic Health Issues, Self-Advocacy, Narrative Medicine The Beauty Shop Studio

The Intersection of Personalized Care and Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Andrea discusses the role of narrative medicine in addressing the human element in healthcare, how to avoid falling into the trap of misinformation and excessive testing and the significance of patience, consistency, and lifestyle changes in achieving long-term health improvements.

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Healing from Within

In this episode, Andrea discusses the importance of monitoring sleep, poop, and blood sugar, especially for women experiencing perimenopause. Andrea details the art of her practice—assess, recommend, and track—highlighting the need for a deep, individualized assessment to better address each person’s unique health challenges.

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The Web of Interconnections: Unraveling the Complexities of Omics for Everyday Health
Chronic Health Issues, Functional Nutrition Andrea Nakayama Chronic Health Issues, Functional Nutrition Andrea Nakayama

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Unlocking the Myths of Health Hacking: You Can’t ‘Hack’ Your Health, Part 2

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.

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