Ep. 303 Optimum Nutrition, Bio-Individuality & Quantum Healing for Women with Dr. Deanna Minich

Published: Oct. 14, 2023, 7 a.m.

b"I am honored to connect with Dr. Deanna Minich today! She is a pioneer in the realm of optimum nutrition, a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with an impressive background amassed over two decades in academia and the food and dietary supplement industry.\\nWith six consumer books to her name, Dr. Minich has been a beacon of insight and guidance on my social media horizon. Her dedication to bio-individuality and her holistic approach have made her a prominent figure in her field and a source of inspiration for many, including me.\\nIn today\\u2019s discussion, Dr. Minich and I dive into the intricate world of nutrition science. We delve into topics such as the unique dietary needs of women, the impact of organic foods on reproductive health, and the critical role of an anti-inflammatory diet during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Minich emphasizes the principle of bio-individuality, pointing out that each person's nutritional needs are as unique as their DNA. We also discuss the transformative power of quantum healing and its potential to bring about profound changes in one's health.\\nAmong other topics, we explore the importance of supporting circadian biology and shed light on the language of aging. Discussions on melatonin as a chronobiotic agent, distinctions between naturally-sourced and lab-created melatonin, and the crucial role of detoxification in our well-being are also included.\\nI am thrilled to share this enlightening conversation with you today. I am confident you'll find it as captivating and informative as I did when recording it!\\n\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\\n\\nThe unique nutritional needs women have at different stages of life, highlighting the significance of optimum nutrition\\n\\nThe importance of consuming phytonutrients\\n\\nHow compounds found in fruits and vegetables of various colors benefit reproductive health\\n\\nSpecific strategies women should adopt during the middle-age stage of their life and beyond\\n\\nThe influence of circadian rhythms on women throughout their lives\\n\\nThe importance of being your own best advocate during menopause\\n\\nThe distinction between plant-based melatonin and its lab-created counterpart\\n\\nMethods to support your body to ensure proper methylation\\n\\nWhy sleep should be viewed as a form of detoxification.\\n\\nAn introduction to quantum healing and its transformative effects on people's lives\\n\\n\\nBio:\\nDr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with over twenty years of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and her own practice (Food & Spirit\\u2122). She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999).\\xa0\\nShe has served on the Nutrition Advisory Board for The Institute of Functional Medicine and on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association. Currently, she teaches for the Institute for Functional Medicine, the University of Western States, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and the Institute for Brain Potential. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people practically and artfully transform their lives through nutrition and lifestyle.\\xa0\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\n\\nFollow on Twitter\\n\\n\\nInstagram\\n\\nLinkedIn\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\\n\\n\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Deanna Minich\\n\\nOr on her website\\n\\n\\nFacebook\\n\\nInstagram"