Feeling Off: Summary
In Feeling Off, Detective Ev, welcomes back Sandy Eggers, a busy mom and functional health practitioner, who aids women in deciphering their body’s signals through advanced functional testing and faith-rooted support. Sandy shares her personal health journey, detailing her struggles with constipation, PMS, and eventual diagnosis of celiac disease, which led her to seek functional health alternatives. The podcast explores her transition from conventional treatments to functional practices, highlighting the significant improvements in her health and her commitment to empowering others with similar struggles through lifestyle changes and functional testing.
Sandy emphasizes the use of blood chemistry as an affordable and accessible entry point for clients into functional health. She explains how she uses blood work alongside other tests like the GI MAP, HTMA, and DUTCH tests to get a comprehensive view of a client’s health. She details how specific markers in blood work can guide further testing for better insights, emphasizing the importance of balancing minerals for overall health. Sandy shares her approach to working with clients, particularly those in rural areas, and underscores the need to meet them where they are, starting with manageable steps to improve their health.
The discussion delves into breaking through cultural barriers, especially within faith-based communities, to promote healthier living. Sandy talks about her efforts to integrate health education within her community and church, emphasizing the significance of creating supportive environments. The episode closes with Sandy sharing inspirational client success stories and offering practical advice on boosting health through diet, mineral supplementation, and digestive support. She underscores the profound impact of getting one’s health back on overall life quality and well-being.
Feeling Off: Topics
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:22 Guest Introduction: Meet Sandy
01:23 Sandy’s Health Journey Begins
03:05 Discovering Functional Medicine
07:08 Faith and Healing
11:34 Blood Chemistry Insights
16:13 Practical Applications of Blood Work
21:09 Advanced Functional Testing
23:55 The Importance of Magnesium and Minerals
25:05 Electrolyte Supplements and Modern Diets
27:17 Blood Work vs. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
30:16 Challenges of Rural Health and Nutrition
37:27 Integrating Faith and Health in Rural Communities
43:12 Client Success Stories and Final Thoughts
Where to Find Sandy Eggers

WEBSITE: mtchealthandwellness.com
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