Jamie Busch, MD, Pro Mountain Biker: Can You Be Fit But Unhealthy, Functional vs. Western Medicine, Top Health Tests for Athletes, and More

Dr. Jamie Busch is practising physician, medical director and co-founder of Nourish Balance Thrive, and professional mountain biker. On this show she'll provide a wealth of information for athletes looking to optimize health and performance. Specifically we discuss: -Jamie's story and background as a mountain biker, doctor and co-founder of NBT. -The state of healthcare today -Western/traditional medical practices vs. functional medicine approach; pros and cons of each -Disease in today's population -Athletes with health problems including diabetes -Athletes with high cholesterol - what could that mean; plus debunking myths on cholesterol -Foods and diet for good cholesterol -Health vs performance for athletes and why health needs to be priority -Jamie 's own health struggles that she's faced as a busy athlete and doctor, and the steps and tests she's taken to resolve her issues -H. Pilori -Adrenal fatigue - why does it happen, how does it manifest into a big problem -Best health tests for athletes, and timing of testing for athletes -and much more Top 3 Tests Recommended by Nourish Balance Thrive -Adrenal profile test -GI stool sample test -Comprehensive metabolic profile test