Updates from Andrea Nicholson

In the latest episode of the Julie Saad Wellness podcast, functional nutrition expert Andrea Nicholson joins the conversation to discuss blood sugar tracking, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and ketone meters. Andrea, who is board certified in holistic nutrition, shares her insights on the best ways to measure blood sugar and ketones, as well as the ideal numbers to aim for. With a focus on reducing inflammation, optimizing weight, and improving gut health, Andrea helps listeners navigate the sometimes confusing world of glucose and ketone tracking, offering practical advice for those interested in trying it themselves. Tune in to gain a better understanding of these important health markers and how to incorporate them into your wellness routine.

In a recent blog post, functional nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discusses the benefits, risks, and her thoughts on drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are GLP-1 agonist medications. These drugs have shown potential for aiding in weight loss and managing Type 2 Diabetes by activating the GLP-1 receptors in the body. While they offer benefits such as weight loss, improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and better glucose regulation, there are concerns surrounding their use.

Some of the risks and cautions associated with these medications include their high cost, lack of long-term studies to assess their safety, potential side effects, and risks, uncertain impact on different tissues, limitations compared to a lower carb diet, increased fat cell numbers, potential loss of lean tissue, limited impact on inflammation, toxin load, and nutrient status, and gastrointestinal concerns.

Nicholson emphasizes that while these medications can be helpful in managing weight loss and Type 2 Diabetes, they should be seen as complementary to a comprehensive healing journey that includes proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Many individuals have successfully reversed metabolic disorders without medications by focusing on addressing the root causes through diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep. The decision to use these medications should be made after careful consideration of the individual's health goals and priorities.

In the latest episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Nicole Starbuck shares her personal experience with spiritual healing for chronic disease. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional/spiritual aspects of healing. In a lively discussion with the host, they cover topics such as meditation, journaling, mindfulness, and intuition. The episode offers practical tips to incorporate joy into your life and recognize avoidance behaviors. Tune in to discover how you can achieve emotional healing alongside your chronic disease treatment.

Check out the Ordinary to Badass podcast, featuring Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson! In episode 319, Andrea shares her inspiring health and career transformation story, along with valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Discover how you can embrace your inner badass and make positive changes in your own life. Then, in episode 320, host Marie highlights her top three takeaways from the interview. Don't miss this two-part series that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Project9 Life podcast featuring Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discussing personal development hacks and tips for living your best life.