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Dec 2024
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268: Whole-Body Wellness: A Deep Dive in...

Aileen Xu
About this episode
What if the key to healing and thriving lies in truly understanding your body’s unique needs and adopting practices that nurture your mind, body, and spirit? In this episode, we delve into the potential of functional nutrition and the value of crafting routines that reflect your personal values and lifestyle. From empowering morning rituals and calming evening practices to the fascinating connection between narrative medicine and health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and wisdom. 

As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea is leading thousands of students and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic. By highlighting the importance of systems biology, root cause methodology, and therapeutic partnerships, she helps historically underserved individuals reclaim ownership of their health. 

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2:04 Andrea’s Story 
7:24 What is Functional Nutrition
16:58 Identifying and Addressing the Root Cause
25:38 The Importance of Joy in Health
28:31 Actionable Steps to Functional Nutrition
35:03 Finding Focus in Many Choices
44:49 How Motivation Links to Health
50:35 How Does Andrea Live her Life
55:23 What’s Next for Andrea
59:35 Last Piece of Wisdom

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