Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 119:
The mindset shift you need to improve your health
Are your habits holding you back from achieving the health you deserve?
“Everything that I do is aimed at helping women to realise their worth, to know that health is their biggest asset and taking care of yourself is the biggest tick in the box to say, I am worth it.”
— Nicola Farndell
“That started my journey to being run through the mill of testing and all the fun things until age 33 when I got my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I felt like my body hated me, was fighting against me, and I did not feel safe in my body. So in my first years of learning how to do meditation, my favorite thing was to get out of my body.”
— Melissa Rose
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
Melissa Rose, an applied functional medicine practitioner specialising in autoimmune diseases joins today to share her personal journey of recovering from multiple sclerosis (MS) and how her experiences shaped her approach to health. Melissa dives into the importance of functional medicine, the mind-body connection, and practical tools for improving health, including mindfulness and nutrition.
One specific area of functional medicine that we highlight, which we can all tap into is the power of food as medicine. There is so much opportunity in using food to treat and recover from autoimmune disease and ill-health. I know after listening that you’re going to feel encouraged to take control of your health through self-care and self-connection.
In our conversation we explore:
Taking time for meditation can set a positive tone for the day.
Understanding the root causes of health issues is crucial for recovery.
Functional medicine looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
How food choices can significantly impact health and wellbeing.
That mindfulness and self-awareness are key to recognising your health needs.
How women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases.
Empowerment comes from knowing you are worth the effort to be well.
Why building a supportive and accepting relationship with your body is essential for health and happiness.
That health is a journey that requires ongoing attention and care.
About Melissa Rose:
Melissa Rose is an Applied Functional Medicine Practitioner specialising in autoimmune disease, complex illness, mystery illness, and rare autoimmune conditions. With thousands of clients served, Melissa has established herself as a high-level practitioner for advanced autoimmune clients at Autoimmune Recovery. She is also the Founder and CEO of Sagebrush Wellness and Autoimmune Recovery.org. Melissa is a published author, educator, and practitioner mentor.
As a double Board Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Melissa is a sought-after clinician. She is skilled in a variety of cutting-edge progressive testing. She uses symptoms, test results, and personal/family history to get to the root of the disease process for her clients. As a team, she and the client work synergistically to create a plan addressing imbalance in the body. She provides innovative care, coaching, education and encouragement, throughout their journey. Her goal for each client is sustainable wellness.
Connect with Melissa:
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