91: Getting to the Root of Autoimmunity with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist

<p dir="ltr">This week, Joy chats with <a href= "https://www.andreanakayama.com/">Andrea Nakayama</a>, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator. After losing her young husband to a brain tumor in 2002, she discovered a passion for using food as personalized medicine and is now regularly consulted as the nutrition expert for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of many world-renowned doctors. Since then she has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution reclaiming ownership of both their own and their clients’ health.</p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is packed with vulnerability as Andrea shares how her husband’s life, illness, and death has inspired her work and passion for nutrition. She also outlines the three root causes of autoimmunity that she sees in her practice and how to differentiate between signs and symptoms so you can make the best decisions for your health. You will love her raw honesty and personalized approach to healing. </p> <p dir="ltr">If you want to learn how genes, gut health, and blood sugar balance are connected to autoimmune conditions, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your <a href= "https://hellojoyous.com/collections/tea/products/pure-radiance-tea"> favourite radiant tea</a> and enjoy soaking in Andrea’s hard won wisdom. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Episode Highlights:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How her young husband’s brain tumour diagnosis kickstarted her health journey.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The long medical journey to her diagnosis with autoimmune Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How autoimmune conditions can manifest with different symptoms. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of individualizing diet based on specific conditions. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr