Western Med vs. Natural Med: Summary
In this episode of Western Med vs. Natural Med, Sabrina Bailey, RN, FDNP, shares her journey from a traditional nursing background to embracing functional medicine through personal and family health challenges, starting from her own hormone suppression due to long-term birth control use, leading to premature births and postpartum depression. Seeking answers beyond conventional medicine for her and her children’s health issues sparked her passion for functional medicine showing the limitations of conventional medicine in addressing chronic illnesses and the significance of investigating underlying causes.
The discussion extends to the functionality and methodology behind functional medicine, emphasizing the use of comprehensive lab tests such as GI-MAP and genetic SNP tests to uncover hidden health issues. Sabrina passionately talks about the importance of diet, detoxification, and a non-toxic lifestyle as foundational elements of good health.
Sabrina co-founded Revive Functional Wellness with fellow nursing friends to provide a holistic approach to health using team-based methods to discuss lab results and wellness protocols. The episode touches on the professional journey of nurses moving towards functional medicine, highlighting the fulfillment and purpose found in this area of healthcare.
Sabrina encourages healthcare professionals to explore functional medicine by engaging with educational resources and podcasts. She underlines the ongoing shift in healthcare towards preventive and holistic practices, suggesting a promising horizon for functional medicine in addressing contemporary health challenges. The discussion covers the necessity of combining conventional and natural medicine, emphasizing working on the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms.
Western Med vs. Natural Med: Topics
00:00 Meet Sabrina: A Nurse’s Journey into Functional Medicine
01:19 Sabrina’s Personal Health Journey and the Shift to Functional Medicine
04:39 The Power of Functional Medicine: A Personal Story of Transformation
14:45 Bridging the Gap: Combining Western and Natural Medicine for Optimal Health
18:54 Advocating for Personalized Health: Navigating the Medical System
24:31 The Impact of Western Medicine and Modern Conveniences
25:26 The Power of Functional Medicine and Preventative Care
26:41 Rethinking Child Healthcare: From Genetics to Gut Health
28:47 Exploring Genetic Testing and Its Implications
33:21 Personal Health Transformations and the FDN Course Experience
43:51 The Future of Functional Medicine and Personal Reflections
44:15 Navigating the Functional Medicine Space as a Nurse
Where to Find Sabrina Bailey
- WEBSITE: revivefunctionalwellnesssc.com
- INSTAGRAM: revivefunctionalwellness
- FACEBOOK: Revive Functional Wellness
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