Balancing Hormones and Blood Sugar

Unlocking Gut Health: Summary

Kimberly Rose, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and founder of Kimberly Rose Wellness, shares her journey from personal health challenges to becoming a practitioner helping others. She narrates her initial health issues that included severe cramping, hives, and joint pain, and describes how traditional medical approaches failed to provide answers. It wasn’t until she dove into functional medicine, using tools like functional lab testing, that she began to uncover the deeper issues affecting her health, such as thyroid issues impacting various bodily systems.

Kimberly emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition, functional lab tests, and a holistic view of health to find the root cause of health problems. She talks about her use of the GI MAP, DUTCH test, and other advanced diagnostic tools to get a comprehensive understanding of a person’s health. Her own breakthrough came when she discovered how interconnected issues like hormone imbalances and gut health were impacting her whole body, allowing her to finally manage and eliminate her debilitating episodes.

The podcast also addresses broader topics within functional health, including the role of blood sugar regulation and the benefits of using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as preventative tools. Kimberly offers practical advice for patients and listeners, advocating for a mindset shift towards seeing food as medicine, and highlights the importance of understanding what your body needs for optimal health. She draws on her personal experience and knowledge to urge listeners to be proactive in their health journeys.