Sameer Dossani
Sameer Dossani
#49 How Does Functional Medicine Work? With Andrea Nakayama
#49 How Does Functional Medicine Work? With Andrea Nakayama
#49 How Does Functional Medicine Work? With Andrea Nakayama
Thursday 18th May 2023
Join Andrea Nakayama and Sameer Dossani as they explore the transformative potential of functional medicine and personalized health care.
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Episode Overview
- Andrea Nakayama shares her personal journey of loss and inspiration, leading her to delve into the world of functional medicine.
- She emphasizes the need for a personalized approach to understanding the complete context of the individual being healed.
- Andrea advocates for a shift towards a more individualized, self-aware, and mindful approach to health and healing.
- She discusses the challenges in mainstream medicine's acceptance of functional medicine practices and the need for a more holistic, patient-centric approach.
- Andrea reflects on the prevalence of restrictive diets and the significance of embracing a diverse, balanced, and individualized approach to nutrition.
So it's who they are as a person and their history, but who they are inside as well. And I think of that, Samir, like an infinity loop, like the food could be one thing inside the body at a certain time, it's going to react, we're going to react.
Ever wondered how functional medicine can change the way we approach chronic illnesses? In this episode of 'Healing Journeys', host Sameer Dossani chats with Andrea Nakayama, a leading voice in functional medicine and the founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Andrea shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband to a brain tumor, which propelled her into the world of functional medicine.
Through her work, she emphasizes the need for a holistic and personalized approach to health, one that considers the entire context of an individual's life and well-being. Andrea talks about the importance of systems biology, root cause analysis, and therapeutic partnerships in treating chronic illnesses. She also highlights the challenges and misconceptions surrounding functional medicine in mainstream healthcare.
With a focus on understanding each person's unique history, physiological responses, and emotional states, Andrea advocates for a balanced and diverse approach to nutrition and health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how personalized care can lead to transformative health outcomes.