Hello
Welcome to a Food First Approach!
Are you overwhelmed by diet fads, feeling fatigued, struggling with poor sleep and dealing with inflammation? Let's work together to address these issues and improve your overall wellbeing.
Hello & Welcome! Let me introduce myself.
I'm Misty
I have over 30 years of experience in the dental field, specializing in all aspects of oral health, including breathing and oral function. I'm a Certified Orofacial Myologist, and Buteyko Breathing educator, and hold certifications as a Functional Nutrition Counselor & Functional Nutrition Lifestyle Practitioner. With a holistic approach to health and wellness, I emphasize the foundational role of health in overall well-being, focusing on aspects such as chewing, proper breathing and maintaining a diverse oral and gut microbiome. I also offer additional specialized support for orofacial myofunctional disorders, addressing issues like mouth breathing, poor sleep habits, tongue tie management, picky eating and elimination of oral habits. I would love to support you in your health journey.
What is a Food First Approach?
Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Practices
Functional nutrition focuses on a food first approach to health and overall-wellbeing. It involves tailoring nutrition and lifestyle interventions to address the unique needs of each individual, considering factors such as genetics, environment and personal health history. Functional nutrition aims to identify the root causes of health issues rather than treating symptoms. It involves a holistic view of the body and its interconnected systems through a comprehensive and personalized approach.
How is Taking a Food First Approach Different?
Assessment & Evaluation
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Identification of Imbalances
A comprehensive assessment will be needed to understand your health history, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, genetic predispositions and current health issues. Various tools and techniques may be used to gather data such as questionnaires and functional lab tests. The systems that will be covered in an assessment include the digestive,
A comprehensive assessment will be needed to understand your health history, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, genetic predispositions and current health issues. Various tools and techniques may be used to gather data such as questionnaires and functional lab tests. The systems that will be covered in an assessment include the digestive, immune, urinary, cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological and reproductive.
Identification of Imbalances
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Identification of Imbalances
Based on the assessment, we can identify imbalances in the body's systems, including digestive, hormonal, immune and detoxification systems. These imbalances could be caused by factors like poor diet, stress, environmental toxins or genetic factors.
Customized Nutrition
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Using the information gathered, a personalized nutrition plan is tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. These plans often include dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications, targeted supplementation and stress management techniques.
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure holistic and integrated care to address all aspects of health and providing a comprehensive approach to wellness.
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