Insulin Resistance

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson was featured on The EasYoga Podcast by Gemma Nice, sharing her process of helping people investigate and solve health challenges.  Andrea spent 15 years working as a crime scene investigator.  Today she uses those same investigative skills to identify and solve conditions like diabetes, hypertension, sore muscles, headaches, and more. 

In a recent episode of The Addiction Nutritionist Podcast, Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson joins host Kelly Miller to discuss the importance of blood sugar handling. With a background in crime scene investigation, Nicholson now focuses on being a Metabolic Health Investigator, helping clients optimize their blood sugar patterns for improved mood, brain function, and overall well-being. Mismanaged blood sugar is a top relapse trigger for those in recovery, making this topic highly relevant. Nicholson explains the significance of blood sugar management as the gateway to overall health, wellness, and longevity. She also shares surprising statistics about the state of the average American's health and recommends valuable laboratory tests for assessing individual blood sugar levels. In addition, Nicholson and Miller explore ways to become a health advocate and utilize real-time data from monitoring devices like CGMs. This episode offers practical tips for managing blood sugar effectively.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson explains that while conventional lab testing focuses on basic markers necessary to sustain life, functional lab testing provides a more comprehensive analysis of the body's functions and can detect imbalances before they become diseases. She goes on to highlight several specific functional lab tests that can provide valuable insights into overall health, including stress and metabolic profiles, fasting insulin, comprehensive thyroid testing, and stool tests, among others. These tests can help identify imbalances related to hormone levels, blood sugar handling, immune function, cholesterol, iron, inflammation, adrenal health, and more. 

The Accountability Coach podcast recently featured Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson, who shared insights on holistic health. With her background as a forensic scientist, Andrea brings a unique perspective to the field, using evidence-based approaches to help people achieve improved health. In the podcast, Anne Bachrach asks Andrea a range of questions, including debunking common health industry myths, discussing the impact of blood sugar and insulin, exploring gut health issues, and the importance of metabolic health and sleep in overall well-being. Andrea also highlights other factors that can prevent individuals from reaching their health goals, aside from food choices and exercise. This podcast episode promises to provide valuable knowledge and practical tips for anyone looking to prioritize their health and achieve business success.