Episode 281: Why You Need a Root Cause Approach to Your Health with Dr. Markyia Nichols

from Sparking Wholeness · host Erin Kerry

Dr. Markyia Nichols is Chief Medical Officer and Functional Health Director of Ciba Health, a digital health platform aiming to treat and reverse chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and digestive health issues—focusing on addressing the root causes of chronic diseases through personalized care plans and comprehensive lab testing. Markyia brings experience from her 21+ years as a board-certiﬁed Ob/Gyn and Functional Medicine Expert helping her patients to heal the root cause of their health and wellness issues. Through her leadership, Ciba Health introduced a "Virtual Health Equity" model, giving women the flexibility to access care that fits their lives. Dr. Nichols oﬀers her expertise in holistic “root cause” medicine, sexual health and wellness, and hormonal health. She empowers clients to get to the root cause of their disease/chronic condition and thereby helps them achieve reversal and optimal health. Key Topics: - Dr. Nichols’ background as an OB/Gyn and how she got interested in functional medicine - How root cause medicine is different from traditional medicine - Exploring the interconnectedness of symptoms - The importance of food as medicine - What every body needs to thrive - How supplements can be a helpful tool for whole body health - A three-pronged approach to healing Learn more about functional medicine at cibahealth.com. Join at thrive.cibahealth.com Follow for more about Ciba Health on Instagram @ciba_health Get on Erin's monthly recipe and meal plan list here: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup

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