Conventional medicine relies on clinical reference ranges to diagnose disease. The problem with waiting until a disease is diagnosed is it already feels too late. Are there ways to detect these issues before they arise and take a preventative, proactive approach to our own health?
Dr. Mignonne Mary took on a career in medicine after being inspired by her father’s work as a doctor. She learned a lot from her dad that wasn’t taught in medical school, which eventually led her to integrative medicine. In 2013, Dr. Mary founded The Remedy Room, an innovative wellness clinic focused on optimal nutrition, disease prevention, nutritional medicine, and infusion therapy. Dr. Mary’s mission is to help her patients, including Jen, lead healthier lives.
In this episode, Dr. Mary talks to Jen about common deficiencies and how they affect the body, why you should take charge of your health journey, and small actions you can take to improve your health.
Key Takeaways
- [01:30] – Dr. Mignonne Mary’s journey to becoming a doctor.
- [06:21] – What are common deficiencies and how do they affect the body?
- [09:12] – The thyroid disease epidemic.
- [11:37] – Why do people visit functional medicine doctors?
- [16:16] – Why your root canal could be causing you pain.
- [21:20] – Small changes that benefit your health.
Quotes
[03:19] – “The unfortunate truth is that people’s health is now up to them to take the reins and really lead the charge. Because, unfortunately, the way conventional medicine is set up is going to take too long for them to learn all that they need to. And so it’s up to the patient to start to educate themselves about, not only nutrition, about how their body responds to things.” ~ Dr. Mignonne Mary
[20:49] – “You are your best advocate. No one cares about you as much as you.” ~ Dr. Mignonne Mary
[23:26] – “When we fast and pause and allow the body to take a break and heal itself, it will do its job. but we’re not used to doing that. It’s almost like having to teach people to ride a bike. It does get easier, but it takes a little reminding.” ~ Dr. Mignonne Mary
Links
- Dr. Mignonne Mary
- Optimal Wellness Program | The Remedy Room
- Dr. Mary’s Favorites | Wellness Products | The Remedy Room
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