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Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discusses the three major types of stress: emotional, physical, and chemical. She explains that understanding these different types of stress can help individuals manage it more effectively. Emotional stress is caused by overwhelming situations, while physical stress results from physical exertion or trauma. Chemical stress, often overlooked, comes from toxins, infections, and other harmful substances. Nicholson emphasizes the importance of managing each type of stress through various strategies such as meditation, exercise, avoiding toxins, and healing the gut. She also highlights the negative effects of chronic stress on the body and the need to investigate and address individual health challenges.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson shares her personal journey of investigating and solving her own health challenges through a scientific approach. Despite following conventional advice for heart health, their condition worsened, prompting her to dive deeper into her own investigation. Through extensive research, lab tests, and self-analysis, she discovered imbalances such as insulin resistance, blood sugar imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and poor gut health.

Armed with this evidence, Andrea implemented a targeted protocol to eliminate the culprits, repair her body, and restore optimal health. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a clean and supportive lifestyle to protect the achieved results. Based on her experiences, she developed the Pristine Scene Method, a five-step process that involves investigating the case, analyzing the evidence, eliminating perpetrators, cleaning up the scene, and protecting it for long-term health.

On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson is joined by Patricia Carothers, RN of MyNetRN, Case Work Manager.  

In the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discusses the benefits and challenges of working with multiple healthcare practitioners. By having a team of practitioners, you gain access to different specialties and backgrounds, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of your health and a personalized treatment plan. Each practitioner has their own role and responsibility, so it's important to understand their expertise and how they contribute to your health plan. Conflicting opinions and communication issues may arise, but ultimately, you are in control of your health decisions and can choose what feels right for you. Coordinating communication and keeping track of each provider's information can help ensure everyone is on the same page. Despite the challenges, working with multiple practitioners can provide a holistic approach to your overall health and wellbeing.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discusses how to handle other people's opinions when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices. She acknowledges that while it is important to consider the impact our decisions have on others, it is ultimately crucial to make decisions that are right for ourselves and our individual needs. Nicholson emphasizes the difficulties of standing up for what we believe is best for us, but highlights the importance of creating a strong foundation of healthy habits that will serve us well throughout our lives.

The article also touches on the topic of intentional sabotage from others and the need to set boundaries in these situations. Nicholson advises having honest conversations and being clear about what is acceptable and what is not. She also addresses the concerns that others may have, acknowledging that these concerns often stem from fear. It is important to have tough conversations and help others understand how our goals will benefit both ourselves and our relationships. Ultimately, Nicholson suggests seeking coaching to strategize and overcome the obstacles presented by the opinions of others.