Do It Now Ep. 13 - with Dr. Catalina Grija, MD, Functional Medicine Expert

The Future of Medicine: How Functional Medicine is Transforming Health In this episode, we are joined by: Catalina Grija, MD Functional Medicine Board certified Internal Medicine Certified in Nutrigenetics Dr. Grija explains how functional medicine takes a whole-body approach, looking at everything from genetics, to nutrition, to gut health. She explains fascinating new tests like nutrigenetic testing which provides personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans based on a person's genes. Some key highlights from our conversation: - Why Dr. Grija made the switch from traditional medicine to functional medicine after seeing amazing results in her own health - How functional medicine goes beyond just treating symptoms to uncover and resolve the underlying causes of disease - The importance of understanding how your genes affect the way you metabolize food, vitamins, toxins etc. - How poor gut health plays in conditions like obesity, infertility, and more - How DNA-based diets can help people struggling with weight loss finally see lasting results It's clear that functional medicine represents the future of healthcare - a more personalized, patient-focused, root-cause approach to medicine. I'm so grateful to Dr. Catalina for the work she is doing and for educating all of us on this life-changing topic. Be sure to check out the full interview for more details! And stay tuned for future interviews with this brilliant doctor! --- Dr. Catalina Grija is a physician and entrepreneur who has dedicated 25 years to private practice in Internal Medicine. Despite the uncertainties and hard work, she has chosen this path for its freedom of choice. In recent years, she transitioned from traditional internal medicine to integrative medicine, driven by her passion for true health and illness prevention. Throughout her career, Dr. Grija faced numerous obstacles that led many of her colleagues to abandon their practices and seek other employment. The relentless pace resulted in burnout, sleepless nights, and the regret of missing precious moments with her children. These challenges motivated her to seek a better way, guiding her to the fulfilling path of functional medicine. Dr. Grija finds immense satisfaction in hearing her patients say, “You changed my life.” She loves empowering individuals to take control of their health and addressing all aspects of life to help them achieve their desires. Embracing the wisdom of Jim Rohn, who said, “For things to change, we’ve got to change,” she lives by the motto "Must Act to Impact!" Join Dr. Catalina Grija on a life-changing journey toward optimal health and well-being! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004577235361&mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalinagrija?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/catalina-grija-32774645