The US healthcare system is really good at 2 things. Diagnostics and emergency health care. Chronic health conditions? Heavy metal testing? Nutrition? Detoxification? Anti-aging?.. Not so much. But there are practitioners that are taking a more holistic approach to healthcare. Renowned Functional Medicine Nutritionist and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea Nakayama, is one of those practitioners and she’s taught thousands of others to do the same. On today’s show, Andrea discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of health issues through a systems-based approach, investigating the roots (genes, digestion, inflammation), and encompassing food, movement, environment, and mindset.  If you’re on the search for practical tips or you’ve got this gut feeling that there has to be more to healthcare than taking pills, tune in, this episode is for you.   “What I like to remind patients is that there are always two experts in the room. And one of those experts is you. The patient. And you can't be an expert if you don't do your inquiry, if you're handing over all your agency to another individual.” - Andrea Nakayama   On Today's Podcast, You’ll Learn: - Introduction and Guest Background - The Limitations of Conventional Medicine - The Three Roots, Many Branches Model - The Circle of Influence and the Role of Genes, Digestion, and Inflammation - The Importance of Self-Inquiry and Understanding Your Health - The Three Tiers to Nutrition Mastery - The Importance of Sleep in Detoxification and Anti-Aging - Functional Nutrition for Detoxification - The Dangers of Industrial Seed Oils - Understanding Unprocessed Fats - The Connection Between Detoxification and Hormones - The Role of Hormones in Anti-Aging - The Importance of Hormone Detoxification - The Importance of Progesterone for Women For more information, visit https://myersdetox.com/AndreaNakayama   After listening to this episode, you might be wondering about heavy metals. You can take my quiz here for more info: heavymetalsquiz.com   About Andrea Nakayama: Andrea is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, who has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution to reclaim ownership of both their own and their clients’ health.  As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder and former CEO of Functional Nutrition Alliance, she is regularly consulted as the nutrition expert for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of many world-renowned doctors. She trains nearly four thousand practitioners each year in her methodologies so that they too can become the last stop for their clients and patients as well as a trusted referral partner for doctors in their area. Website - https://www.andreanakayama.com/  Podcast: 15-Minute Matrix Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaNakayama.page Instagram: @andreanakayama YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ReplenishPDX  Substack: https://andreanakayama.substack.com The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.