Self Care

The Complete Wellness with Cindy podcast recently featured a lively discussion on digestive health titled "Don't Hate Your Guts - Clean Them Out!" Hosted by Cindy Rand, featuring Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson. The episode delves into various digestive issues, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that can help individuals live a vibrant life. To learn more about the importance of digestion as the first healing priority and gain valuable insights on improving your overall well-being, tune in to this engaging podcast episode.

In a recent episode of the Your Face Story Podcast, Holistic Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discussed her journey and how she helps clients with digestive issues, low energy, and mood issues. She emphasizes the importance of personalized health plans that align with your lifestyle and personal preferences. Andrea believes in using all available data to make informed recommendations, but ultimately it is up to you to decide what to implement. She will guide, educate, and empower you to make the best decisions for your health. Listen to the full episode to learn more about resetting your metabolism and losing weight naturally.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson discusses the importance of correlating lab values with symptoms in order to identify the root cause of health issues. Lab tests can reveal imbalances in the body that may not directly cause symptoms, so understanding how these lab values relate to symptoms is crucial. Sometimes, lab values that are out of range can perfectly correlate with a symptom, providing a clear answer. However, even if lab values appear normal from a reference range standpoint, there may still be imbalances that contribute to symptoms when analyzed from an optimal perspective. Additionally, sometimes symptoms persist even when lab values are within the optimal range, indicating the need to investigate why hormones or nutrients are not properly entering the cells.

The blog post emphasizes that lab values are not the sole indicator of health and should be considered alongside symptoms and an overall assessment of the individual. Some lab values may need to be addressed regardless of symptoms, as they might be silently trending toward disease. On the other hand, certain lab values that are within range may not require immediate attention if symptoms are absent. Taking a holistic approach that includes nourishment, exercise, sleep, stress management, and toxin reduction is crucial. Treatment plans may also involve nutritional supplements or medications based on individual needs. Ultimately, the totality of an individual's health needs to be considered to help them achieve optimal well-being.

On this episode of the Holistic Health Bites podcast, Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson talks with Heather Gray, FDN about her experience with Lyme Disease. 

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson shares 8 unique emotional stress management techniques. She highlights the benefits of listening to binaural beats, using a weighted blanket for therapeutic benefits, and utilizing essential oils for relaxation. She also emphasizes the importance of exercise as a way to relieve stress and suggests tapping into creativity and passions to find peace and control. Finally, Nicholson recommends doing something kind for others as a way to uplift yourself and alleviate stress. These techniques can help individuals find healthy ways to deal with stress and manage their emotions effectively.