Maximizing Your Genetic Potential with Dr. Michelle Sands

Dr. Michelle Sands is a licensed Functional Medicine Physician and the founder of Glow Natural Medicine. She is a naturopathic doctor who is on a mission to help women harness the power of nature so they can impact their genetic expression and live a vibrant life by optimizing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Dr. Michelle joins me today to share her insight on how women can optimize their genetic potential, the various factors that attribute to many health problems, and how genetic imbalances play a role in our overall health and well-being.   "The more you get to know about your body, the better off you will be." - Dr. Michelle Sands   On Today's Episode of A Healthy Curiosity: What is epigenetics The genetic effects of various child delivery methods How mapping out your body's functions and dysfunctions can help you identify where to start focusing for improvement How one dysfunctional part of the body impacts other parts Stress and endocrine imbalances in women Various types of stress that affect our health and well-being How adrenal imbalances impact your digestion and other parts of your body What the Vagus nerve is and how bacterial and microbiome imbalances affect it When should women request thyroid tests - and which tests should they request The purpose of your auto-immune system How to improve your auto-immune system How to stimulate your Vagus nerve to improve health and digestion   Key Takeaway: Whether you have a diagnosis or are dealing with an issue, you have the power to reverse it yourself.   Connect with Dr. Michelle Sands: Glow Natural Medicine Natural Healing Made Simple The Glow Protocol   Level Up Your Life Are you ready to upgrade to the next version of you? If you are ready to receive the guidance, accountability, and support you need to up level your health, feel more energized, and truly love your body, then join me for the Eleven Weeks to Level Up Your Life program!   Visit BrodieWelch.com/Level-Up to learn more and schedule your FREE Discovery Call Today!   The next round of Level Up Your Life begins in October 2017. Spots are limited so reserve your spot today!     Share Your Healthy Curiosity Thank you for joining me on today's episode of A Healthy Curiosity, the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in today's busy world with healthcare strategies through Chinese medicine. If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and subscribe to the show. Share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media to help us spread the word and help more people achieve optimal health throughout their busy lives. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to tell us what you'd like to learn more about!