If you were to ask ten people what important things you need to do in order to live a healthy life and feel healthy, most would probably say exercise and eat healthy.
What if I told you that there is something bigger than that and is frequently overlooked? This one thing has the ability to catapult you in the right, healthy direction or can work against you to derail those efforts and make you feel frustrated.
Elissa Goodman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, is back with us to share a vital health fact.
What is the most underrepresented fact when it comes to quality nutrition?
“How your nervous system is regulated determines how well your body can digest, absorb, and use nutrients,” she said. “You can eat the ‘perfect’ diet, but if your body is in a constant stress state, those nutrients will not land the way people expect them to.”
I appreciate hearing about the impact stress has on the body from a nutritionist as we’ve heard this in a different light from other experts (childhood stress, chronic pain, stress’ link to decline in cognitive function).
As we approach spring, New Year’s resolutions could be still going strong, but perhaps we could use a bit more motivation, or could life be making it more of a struggle?
I want each of you to feel in control of your health and nutrition. I hope each of you find or have clarity, commitment, and knowledge of what our bodies need to support us and function at its most optimal state. Overall, we want to feel happy!
Elissa Goodman’s website is a solid resource for many aspects of health. She also offers personalized consultations.
What are best practices for individuals trying to incorporate better nutrition practices?
“The most effective way to start the year is by personalizing your plan instead of copying someone else’s protocol, which means running thorough bloodwork and working with a practitioner who can connect the dots between your labs, symptoms, lifestyle, and nervous system health,” she said.
What should a practitioner be looking at your bloodwork panel?
“Five foundational biomarkers I look at with almost everyone are fasting insulin, hs-CRP (inflammation), ferritin (iron storage), vitamin D, and a full thyroid panel, because these give immediate insight into metabolism, inflammation, energy, and hormonal signaling,” Goodman said.
What can you expect post-review of your bloodwork panel?
“From there, nutrition, supplements, and habits can be tailored in a way that actually supports your body instead of working against it,” she said.
I think it’s a great approach and the right approach for all of us to start from within. See where you’re at on your bloodwork, work with an expert to understand it, and have them help you create a solid foundation to learn what foods will work with your body best.
Why not get the map to your body? We’re all different in so many ways – why not zero in on the most important part of YOU?
I want you to feel your best this year.
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