LLN Episode #138: Andrea Nicholson – Hidden Gems in Gut & Metabolic Health

About Andrea Nicholson: Andrea Nicholson is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Nutrition Therapist Master, and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. When people around her saw the changes in her health and heard her talk about the choices she now makes for herself, they wanted to know more, and began asking her to help them through their health challenges, especially how they could solve these mysteries (for good) without medications loaded with side effects. In her "previous life" as a forensic scientist and crime lab manager, she learned a very valuable skill: How to identify and follow the evidence to solve mysteries. So, when she followed her true passion and started her holistic nutrition and lifestyle consulting practice, she was already good at identifying clues and finding unique solutions. As a result, she's been able to solve both her own health challenges and those of her clients. What We Discuss In This Episode: Why conventional medical testing doesn't provide real answers Health is more than just what you eat (why you need a holistic approach) How gut health impacts other aspects of health Different types of stress and why this may be what's holding you back Why do you focus on blood sugar and insulin (isn't that really only relevant for Diabetes)? Blood sugar/insulin imbalances: why EVERYONE should care. What are some common myths and misconceptions in the health industry? How might someone know they have a gut health imbalance (is it always digestive symptoms)? Who should consider a metabolic reset (or who needs to focus on metabolic health)? Other than food choices and exercise, what else could be preventing us from reaching a goal? Free Resources from Andrea Nicholson: Health Review Session: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com/health-review-session Connect with Andrea Nicholson:  Website: https://www.healthylifewithandrea.com   Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: 5 Simple Steps to Gain Energy, Feel Great & Uplevel Your Health: Are you ready to create a Healthier Lifestyle?  Would you like to feel lighter, more energized, and even add joy to your life? If it's time to find more balance of mind~body~soul, then I've got the perfect FREE resource to help.  In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health  here:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/   How to Thrive in Menopause:  Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/   Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!