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If there is anything controversial, it is often health and nutrition. Every provider has a slightly different approach and dogma to health, and we are seemingly experiencing a paradigm shift from the universal idea that every Primary Care Physician will treat you the same, to a time of "Choose your own Healthcare Adventure". As we progress into a space of seeking out providers that align with our values, wallets— because we know insurance isn't covering that— and needs, it is important to get to know your provider.
In efforts to help you get to know me, I gathered pertinent health and nutrition questions that I have discussed with my clientele community, and answered them in a public frame-of-context instead of applying my personalized 1:1 guidance, using evidence-based answers.
For myself and my clientele, I recommend a few foundational basics– routine and traveling with a personalized “health pack” to support your needs (e.g. sleep supporters, digestive supplements, anti-inflammatories like Curcumin, immunity supporters and so on). From there, this is a discussion we would have in respect to your personal health goals and needs. There are many holistic strategies that can be implemented on flights and once landed for sleep, digestive-regularity, stress-reduction, mental clarity, and more.
It depends on multiple factors. If this relates to travel, it depends on how far and long you have traveled (have you driven across a timezone for a day or have you traveled many timezones? How long are you in a new location?) It would also be important to know your physical activity level, what your sleep status currently is, and more. Simply put, sometimes yes, meal timing should be adjusted based on location, but in other circumstances, it may actually benefit you to not change your meal timing and eat at the same times you do at your home location.
There are absolutely herbs that can help with circulation, and support Hashimoto’s symptoms. I would recommend a specific combination of herbs based on your constitution and health history/status. It is ideal to utilize herbs that compliment or support one another, and which are not contraindicated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (e.g. if we use an herb that can be difficult on the liver over extended use, we will pair the formula with an herb that supports the liver to counteract those implications). There are also supplements that can support circulation, too. Again though, these recommendations would need to be personalized to your unique physiology.
A yearly comprehensive CBC, basic metabolic panel, and a lipid panel are great for general preventative care. However, testing for specific nutrient inadequacies can require many different labs to gain a true understanding of even one nutrient, so it is best to work with your Primary Care Physician on this, and heed their analysis. If you or we suspect a deficiency, you should seek their advice for in-depth testing.
If you tend to the root-cause that led you to the elimination diet in the first place, you can absolutely phase out of an elimination diet without symptoms returning. Food restrictions are not generally supposed to be long-term (of course, for certain conditions and physiologies, this may be contingent), so I would advise against a chronic elimination diet.
If you do not have IBS, gut-imbalance symptoms, or any gut-related condition, there is no need to begin a gut repair protocol. Of course, if you want to do one for the sake of doing one, that is alright– I would just advise that you work with a practitioner so you can be sure you are not doing more harm than good. Some remedies and protocols for gut-repair target specific imbalances, overgrowths of bacteria, and so on, and utilizing these therapeutics without clinical need may result in unfavorable outcomes.
100000%— The food you consume directly contributes to your stress response, your stress threshold, and your mood (reactivity). As with everything, there are also many other factors to consider and support aside from food, but food is a major part of the picture, and all of this can be discussed in an appointment and/or in conjunction with a mental health provider.
I have very many that drive my passion, but one that I always feel deeply is simply the magnificence of plants, vegetables, and real food. When thinking about plants, vegetables, herbs– They are so powerful, and so many people take them for granted. There is literally a plant, a nutrient, a food for everything you experience, they can influence hormone balance, they can influence sleep patterns, they can protect us from cancers and disease, they can build up veins and lower blood pressure.
I used to deprive myself of nutrition with an eating disorder back many years ago, which is where my health journey stemmed from. One day, I had a frightening experience and realized I did not want to die by being anorexic/bulimic, and decided to learn how to actually give back to my body after the damage I had done. Food— quality food— and plants (vegetables, herbs, fruits, legumes, and so on) are literally everything. They give you life, they protect you if you let them, they keep you strong and young, they keep you mentally sharp– They are everything.
No, it is not normal. Bloating can signify underlying gastrointestinal imbalances. It’s important to understand the root-cause of the bloating– as it could be so many different things– in order to know how to best relieve the bloating. Sometimes it can simply be due to a certain type of food that drives your gut bacteria composition crazy, or it could be more complex.
You do not need to take probiotics chronically, especially if your eating habits are diverse in probiotic-rich foods. It’s always best to take a food-first approach to diet specifics. However, many Americans under-consume probiotic-rich foods– Try eating a fermented food every couple of days if you are new to them. In contrast, there absolutely are therapeutic uses for specific probiotic strains, and depending on your health history and needs, certain strains can help with your health goals in the short-term. Consuming a broad-spectrum probiotic is generally harmless (but, of course, there are always caveats, so stick to food first).
Prioritize vegetables with every meal and every snack. Seek out vegetables whether cooked, raw, ‘smoothied’, and so on. Vegetables will provide you with natural fiber, prebiotics, hydration, and nutrients to keep you regular and support your digestion. Additionally, as another basic measure, remain hydrated with water or lemon-infused water consistently. There are digestion-supporting supplements and herbs that can be carried on-the-go too, in addition to a myriad of other strategies and supporters related to this topic. If you want to learn more, this is a topic that can be greatly elaborated on in 1:1 holistic nutrition counseling with us.
A few of my favorites include prioritizing vegetables in every meal and making them the star of my plate, when eating fruit prioritizing berries, berries, and more berries– they are full of phytonutrients that counteract the aging process, or at least help slow it, exercise, and lastly, learning how to manage stress healthily (healthy self-care routines, healthy lifestyle practices, nutritional strategies to down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system, herbals, and so on). As with all of these questions, this can be elaborated on greatly in 1:1 sessions with us.
If you already eat well, I would say it is not necessary. Intermittent fasting certainly has its researched health benefits, but it also is not suitable for everyone for a handful of reasons. However, many people can also benefit from more consistent overnight “intermittent fasting” through more defined eating hours, as snacking into the late night is a large contributor to weight gain, obesity, and chronic disease. There is nuance to this, and again, the choice and recommendation largely depends on your current health status and health history.
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