📋Tuesday Truths January 14, 2025
When it comes to our health, many of us are used to a “quick fix” approach—taking a pill, applying a cream, or popping a supplement to make the problem disappear without digging into the Key of Long-Term Health.
But here’s the catch: focusing solely on symptoms is like mopping up a puddle without fixing the leaky pipe. Eventually, the problem resurfaces, often worse than before.
I’m a huge advocate for finding the root cause of health issues. And it’s not just about curiosity; it’s about creating a sustainable, long-term solution to better health and longevity. 🕵️♀️💡
The Investigative Approach: Becoming a Health Detective 🔍
Solving health challenges often requires playing detective. Symptoms are the body’s way of waving a red flag, telling us something more profound is happening.
The trick is figuring out what’s behind the curtain.
However, this involves asking lots of questions! For example:
- What’s your diet like?
- Are you stressed out, and how do you manage it?
- Have you been exposed to toxins at home or work?
- What’s your family health history?
- Could the medications you’re taking be part of the problem? As you know, prescription medications usually always have side effects.
Therefore, the goal is to piece together the puzzle of contributing factors and uncover the root cause.
Why I Chose Functional Medicine for My Eczema Journey 🌿
I have talked about how I battled all of last year, trying every lotion, potion, and prescription cream out there. They helped temporarily but never addressed the recurring flare-ups.
Frustrated, I took an investigative approach, using Functional Medicine to identify the root cause.
Functional Medicine looks at the whole person/patient-centered holistically—not just symptoms—and focuses on understanding the “why” behind health challenges. It’s like having a personalized health detective on your side!
One technique I love is the “5 Whys” method, which involves digging deeper and asking “why” repeatedly until you reach the core issue. Using the “5 Whys” to Dig Deeper https://search.app/g.JoB3fZWNG9CeaYA
For example:
- Why do I have eczema?
Because my skin is inflamed.
- Why is my skin inflamed?
Because my immune system is overreacting.
- Why is my immune system overreacting?
Because it responds to triggers like food sensitivities or toxins.
- Why am I exposed to these triggers?
Because my diet includes inflammatory foods, and I’ve been using products with harmful chemicals.
- Why haven’t I eliminated these triggers?
Because I didn’t know they were a problem until I dug deeper.
This process helps you move past surface-level answers and focus on the foundational issue.
Through this approach, I discovered that:
- Certain foods were triggering inflammation.
- My stress levels were probably making my condition worse.
- I needed to detox my laundry soap and household products to reduce my exposure to harmful chemicals.
Once I started addressing these root causes by “eating clean/ whole foods/Organic & non-GMO,” my eczema improved dramatically after two weeks.
Not only did my skin heal, but I also felt better overall—I had more energy, less brain fog, and a lighter, healthier feeling in my body, and I lost that pesky ten pounds!
Why Root Cause Matters for YOU!
Whether you’re dealing with eczema, hair loss, gut issues, migraines, or even low energy, the symptoms you experience are your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s out of balance!”
Addressing the root cause isn’t just about solving one issue—it’s about creating a solid foundation for lifelong health.
💡 So, the next time you’re faced with a health challenge, ask yourself:
- Am I treating the symptom or the cause?
- What’s my body trying to tell me?
In other words, take an investigative approach to your health.
The answers might surprise you, but more importantly, they’ll empower you to take control of your wellness. http://www.simplynourishedfunctionalnutrition.com/blog/category/movement.
✨ Your health is worth the deeper dive. Remember, like life, healing is a journey, not a destination.
I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way.
Let’s dig deeper and thrive together!
💬 What’s one health challenge you’d like to explore the root cause of? Let’s talk about it in the comments, or DM me! 👇
Until next week, be curious about your health, trust your truths, and live vibrantly with AGE-GILITY!
Bye for now!
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