MeredithFunctionalHealthCoach (@MeredithFunctionalHealthCoach)

Who do you know who has “tried everything”? It bothers me when I see health coaches disparaging one type of diet and encouraging people to follow THEIR plan. Why? Because it is often completely opinion-based (and too broad). This is not to say there aren’t some pretty dumb and potentially harmful diets out there, and I certainly think there are some foods (ie processed) that no one will benefit from. But what my training in Functional Medicine has taught me is to always keep “Beginner’s Mind” and to consider who this unique person is that I am working with. I never position myself as the authority over your body - that is perhaps the biggest problem I see in conventional medicine. I see myself as your informed health guide, while you and I work together to determine the right priorities, needs and course for YOU. Will I recommend dietary changes? Absolutely. But my recommendations will be based on my careful assessment of YOU not a dogma I hold. Be wary of anyone who claims to have THE answer. You know the saying, “if it sounds too good to be true…” If you know someone in need of help, they can use this link to create a free Health Optimizing Plan with me. https://calendly.com/roottoleafwellness/healthoptimizer