Let's Talk Working With Your Health Care Provider With Dr. Kerri Best

In this guest expert episode, Gina discusses working with your health care provider with Dr. Kerri Best. Dr. Best is a Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She is also extensively trained in a holistic approach to medicine through Integrative, Functional & Lifestyle Medicine.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Dr Kerri Best introduced @ IntroHow to get your Dr on board with naturopathic doctor @ 1:56How to build relationship with your Doctor, biases @ 7:56Be prepared for appt, why are you waiting for appt? @ 15:04Bring a prioritized list, updates,forms, bring data @ 18:32Bias of Dr. when losing weight - bringing data @ 19:58Dr. Best describes her experience in 1st Program @ 23:46What to bring when visiting Dr. - Communication @ 25:42Walk in clinics - tips still apply - prioritize @ 27:35Options - Physicians,.walk-in, alternative medicine, ER @ 31:09Conversation about doctors causing stress @ 35:07Ozempic and this Program @ 39:11Tests - why Dr. won't do some, over testing, guidelines @ 43:57Age determines test, no regular Doctor, how to know @ 48:18How to be an advocate for your health care @ 49:58Mapping your health history @ 52:20To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.