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Hello, you’re listening to High Blood Pressure Wellness Lifestyle Podcast with Donna Williams. Today I have a special guest, Sydney Torres, she is a former certified nursing assistant of six years. Sydney went from working in the ER, ICU, and Med-Surg to starting her own virtual health clinic, Balance Health Now. After dealing with her own health challenges, and hearing countless times, "everything is normal” she realized there was a better way to approach chronic health conditions.

Sydney is now a certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Bloodwork Specialist she helps people with unresolved chronic health complaints use those so called "normal" labs as a personal road map to regain health and vitality.

She is the host of the podcast, Balance Health Now and is one of the co-authors of the book "Healing Beyond The Diagnosis, which reached the international best sellers list. What a great accomplishment.

I want you to think of her as a health detective finding the underlying root causes of what’s going on within your body.  No longer is she willing to accept there is nothing wrong with you, you’re fine. She is here to advocate for you and your well-being.

Today’s HBP Wellness Lifestyle Podcast conversation is with Sydney and the topic is on the “3 Signs of an unhealthy gut and blood lab markers to help identify underlying problems that may be affecting the gut!”

Why is gut health so important?
What are the 3 factors that can affect the health of the gut?
Next steps to start improving gut health?

 1.    Balancing wellness with a busy life: Many people struggle to prioritize wellness in their busy lives. How do you suggest incorporating wellness practices into daily routines, especially for individuals with hectic schedules?

2.    Key insights from your experiences: Can you share some key insights or lessons you've learned from your own wellness journey or from working with others on their paths to health and well-being?

3.    The future of wellness: In today's rapidly changing world, what trends or developments do you foresee in the wellness industry, and how can individuals stay

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Welcome to Holistic Health for Women of Color, the space where stress relief, mindset shifts, and natural healing meet real life. I’m Donna Williams, Certified Holistic Health Coach, wellness guide, and a woman who navigated high blood pressure and medication side effects by embracing culturally rooted, evidence-informed holistic living. Now I help women of color reclaim their health on their own terms, with compassion, clarity, and tools that fit your life.

In each episode, you’ll get:
- Simple, science-backed guidance on food, herbs, and lifestyle
- Culturally relevant practices and ancestral wisdom you can trust
- Stress and nervous system support you can use today
- Mindset strategies and habit tools that actually stick
- Real stories, practical steps, and resources to keep you moving forward

Your health, your way. Let’s nourish your body, protect your peace, and thrive, without perfection, pressure, or shame.

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