Balanced Mama

On today’s episode we talk with Dr. Lara Salyer who is is an award-winning family physician whose passion is health education at the micro and macro level. After 15 years as a board-certified family doctor, she was unsatisfied with the troubling trend in America: increased dependence on prescriptions, yet decreased overall wellness. She went back for additional training through the Institute of Functional Medicine and opened her private practice in 2017.This week we discuss:

- Prescribing creativity for better health - Benefits of creative activities - Overcoming the “I’m not creative” mentality - Curiosity Manifested - 70,000 thoughts a day - Lose track of time and find joy - Creativity and functional medicine 

For more info about Dr. Lara Salyer visit drlarasalyer.com.

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

- Traditional, Conventional, Functional, Integrative & Holistic Medicine - The business of pharmaceuticals and medicine - Health Insurance doesn’t cover health, it covers disease crisis - How to stop paying for disease management - Natural medicine solutions versus chemical solutions - Triggers, mediators and the first health domino - Myths about environment and genetic causes - Develop your life health plan and create your treatment team - Nutritional Tip of the Week for cold and flu season

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

- Manage Your Health, Not Your Disease - Choosing the Right Lifestyle Choices - Make Shift Happen - Make Time for Health Before Your Body Forces You - You’re Not Alone, Let’s Do This Together - Making Eating Easier - Honesty and Promise You’re Not Going to Fake It - The Bridge Between Goals & Accomplishment- Nutritional Tip: Brussel Sprouts!

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

What is your libido Reasons for the loss of libido Stress, fight and flight Pay attention if you’re not feeling intimate Gluten sensitvity and auto-immune conditions Vascular health and erectile dysfunction Nutrition Tip of the Week - Afrodisiacs 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

Top 5 reasons for sugar cravings 

What Insulin Resistance does to your health How sugar impacts your weight Low carb diets and insulin resistance Bacteria, Virus and Fungus Changing your taste buds and increasing your muscle mass Shifting your hormones begins in the kitchen Nutrition Tip of the Week: Cinnamon 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

Guest Umangini Desai What is Homeopathy Medicine Myths about Homepathy Conditions where Homepathy is most effective treatment Importance of nutritiion while taking homepathic remedies Side effects of Homeopathy remedies Why traditional medicine practitioners should partner with Homeopathy The Snake Venom remedy 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

The importance of “Your Story” Triggering Events lead to Illness or Wellness The difference between an Illness Doctor and a Wellness Doctor Understanding Subjective Symptoms versus Objective Symptoms Emotional events can impact your health Stress and Mediators Your Blue Print and how it affects your treatment Tips to finding a health provider that’s right for you Food Tip of the Week

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

Common reasons for Thyroid testing Symptoms come before abnormal blood tests How your doctor reads your blood test Asking your doctor the right questions about your blood test How to know if your thyroid isn’t working Our blood testing recommendations Identifying root cause of your symptoms 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

Sustainable farming Nutrient dense foods Eco-systems of crops and how it affects the quality of your food What your food really looks like Difference between small farm foods & what you find in supermarkets Key to growing your own food Pay for your food instead of your health 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.

This week we discuss:

Understanding your thyroid Function of thryroid 4 causes of a failing thyroid Symptoms of a low thyroid What should I do if I think I have a thryroid issue Treatment for your thyroid Question & Answer 

Dr. Nisha Chellam is a Board certified Internist who is also board certified in Integrative and Holistic medicine. She believes that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age. Dr. Chellam practices functional medicine in Novi, Michigan where she incorporates Nutrition, Fitness, hormone balance, and permanent weight control. Every week, Dr. Nisha gives you tips on how to take control of your health because YOU are your best doctor.

Dr. Chellam’s best-selling book, “Transform Your Thyroid” teaches you how to overcome fatigue, depression, weight gain and more and is available on Amazon.com.