#93. Functional Nutrition Approach to Health and Autoimmune Issues with Risa Groux

On this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley converses with Risa Groux, a functional clinical nutritionist specializing in optimal thyroid health. Risa shares her personal journey, from her childhood experiences with diet culture to managing her autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's. She discusses overcoming health challenges through diet and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes. Risa recounts a pivotal moment when a fertility specialist's casual prescription led her to question why her thyroid was underperforming, spurring her extensive research into autoimmune diseases, genetics, and the significant role of diet. Throughout the podcast, Risa elaborates on different dietary frameworks, explaining their specific benefits and who might benefit most from each. She shares success stories from her practice and emphasizes the importance of removing toxins from our environment and diet, advocating for real, nutrient-dense foods over processed ones. Listeners are encouraged to take control of their health by being proactive and inquisitive about their medical conditions, seeking to understand underlying causes rather than settling for surface-level treatments. Risa's passion for helping others achieve better health shines through as she offers practical advice and resources, including her book "FOODFRAME: Diet is a Four-Letter Word" and her thyroid health course. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to improve their health through functional nutrition and lifestyle changes. Risa's journey and expertise provide a roadmap for tackling chronic health issues with a holistic and informed approach. Bio: RISA GROUX, CN  is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness. Connect with Risa: Website Facebook Instagram Books: Foodframe: Diet Is a Four-Letter Word by Risa Groux CN Young Forever: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by Mark Hyman The Blood Sugar Solution: The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now! (The Dr. Mark Hyman Library, 1) by Mark Hyman M.D. Gut Check: Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health (The Plant Paradox Book 7) by Dr. Steven R Gundry The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain by Dr. Steven R. Gundry Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health by Ben Lynch Podcast: The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, MD ——— If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered! Questions? Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com. Thanks for listening! ——— This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.