We’re conditioned to respect the medical community and follow our doctor’s advice. But when Julia Crozier was prescribed a drug that didn’t address the cause of her inflammation (and only offered a 0.1% improvement in masking her symptoms), she knew there had to be a better way. Julia did her own research and healed from the inside out, leveraging an understanding of nutrition to transform her gut health.

Julia has a master’s degree in molecular biology with a concentration in stem cell research from Oakland University, and she is working toward a Holistic Nutrition Consultant certification. She also serves as a Research Assistant at Karmanos Cancer Institute where she is involved in ovarian cancer research. In light of her own experience, Julia is committed to helping others improve their gut health to achieve optimal performance.

On this episode of Destined to Be, Julia joins us to share her struggle with bloating, acne and inflammation, discussing what inspired her to look for answers beyond what the doctors told her. She walks us through the process of using an elimination diet to identify food sensitivities and transform your gut health, explaining how the human body was designed to eat mostly greens—despite what we’ve been conditioned to believe! Listen in for Julia’s insight on the link between a strong microbiome and an effective immune system and learn what simple steps you can take TODAY to improve your gut health.

Key Takeaways

Julia’s background in molecular biology, stem cells and holistic nutrition

How Julia struggled with bloating, acne and inflammation

What inspired Julia to look for answers beyond what the doctors told her

The difference between functional/holistic and western medicine

Julia’s surprise that doctors are not required to take a single nutrition course

How the elimination diet works to identify food sensitivities + transform gut health

How to develop an abundance mindset around starting a plant-based diet

Julia’s insight on how the human body evolved to eat mostly greens

The steps you can take NOW to improve your gut health

1. Add one serving of fruit or greens to meal
2. Start with one liter of water per day
3. Address sugar addiction with baby steps

How the skin functions as our biggest organ of elimination

The link between a strong microbiome and an effective immune system

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Resources

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