Episode #33: How To Be Your Own Health Advocate With Jennifer Fugo

Your weight issues can also mean you have health issues. This is often the case among individuals who have been struggling to find the ultimate solution to weight loss but have failed due to some unknown reasons. However, it is highly important for women in particular to know better about handling body issues because of their role as the primary caretakers of the family and community and simply because, they are their own caretakers as well. So, welcome Jennifer Fugo back for this week's episode. The last time Jennifer was here, we talked about getting an affordable gluten-free diet. In this podcast, we get more help from her as she shares with us how to get better results when visiting healthcare professionals for diagnosis and treatment. Jennifer is the founder of Gluten Free School, an online site dedicated to teaching gluten-sensitive individuals simple and savvy ways to get healthy.Philadelphia Magazine calls her a Gluten-Free Guru, and as a certified Health Coach, Jennifer helps in empowering women become their own health advocate. Her book “The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank” is an Amazon bestseller. You can also check out her contributions in BossFit Magazine, Healthy Recipes Magazine and GF Magazine. In this podcast: From ophthalmologist to gluten guru – The driving mission behind the GlutenFreeSchool.comLost in translation? When critical medical information you should know isn't accessible and understandableWomen empowerment – Be part of the conversation. Be your own health advocate.The view from an eye exam – Understanding how the systems of the body are interconnected and helping patients finally decode doctorspeakWhy is women advocacy important? Breaking the barriers that prevent women from getting quality healthcareFYI: Most medical conferences are sponsored by drug companiesTips on preparing before visiting the doctorYou know what's best for you: Be proactive and stand your groundGluten-free is not a fad and definitely not automatically synonymous to being healthyIs gluten sensitivity real? Yes, and it's more than simply a stomach problemNo quick fix – There is no shortcut finding the real cause to your health issuesHow women can have a seat at their health tableKnow more from the Gluten-Free Health Summit at GFsummit.com