Overcoming Chronic Disease and Embracing Health with Heather Lowen
In this thoughtful and informative discussion, Heather Lowen shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic disease, specifically Lyme Disease. She reveals her early challenges with constipation and trauma leading to autoimmune diseases and struggles with mental health. Heather also shares her experience with how shifting from a victim mentality to a proactive approach to health led to her eventual healing. Her continuous search for solutions led her to become a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. The conversation also touches on the need for better understanding of the impact of toxic environments and diet on our health. Heather stresses the necessity of regular detoxification practices and shares specific modalities she has used on her health journey. Furthermore, she encourages listeners to take charge of their health through dietary changes, functional diagnostic nutrition, mindfulness, breath work and other healing practices.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
01:21 Understanding Lyme Disease: Origins and Transmission
02:34 Personal Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Autoimmune Diseases
02:45 Transmission and Prevention of Lyme Disease
03:48 The Struggles of Getting a Diagnosis and the Stigma of Mental Health
04:01 Personal Journey with Lyme Disease
05:53 Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
07:11 The Role of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition in Healing
07:44 Becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner
08:21 Challenges with Health Insurance and the Importance of Preventative Care
09:49 Overcoming Health Challenges and Advocacy
16:22 The Role of Fermented Foods in Healing
19:04 Overcoming Health Challenges: From Mold Exposure to Nervous System Resetting
21:56 Importance of Detox and Regular Self-Care
22:57 Exploring Detox Methods: Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs
23:26 The Power of Castor Oil Packs
24:29 The Power of Skin Brushing and Sauna
25:01 The Role of Lymphatic Movement and Grounding
26:06 The Role of Sunlight in Health
27:47 The Power of Mindset in Health
28:04 The Impact of Mindset and Emotions on Health
35:56 The Struggle with Family Relationships and Mental Health
40:26 Overcoming Victim Mentality and Embracing Healing
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