In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Dr. Alma Medina, a certified functional medicine coach and pharmacist, right here in the Chicago area. As a fellow first-gen Latina mama, we dove deep into healing from the root - addressing gut health issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue that so many mujeres in our community struggle with. We also explored how to reclaim the nutritional power of our traditional Latino foods and why functional medicine is the key to breaking generational health cycles.

For detailed show notes, visit vivalamami.com/episode131

What You'll Hear:

• Why functional medicine looks at the whole person vs. treating symptoms in pieces
• How our immigrant upbringing and traditional healing practices connect to modern holistic care
• The truth about gut health being the "command center" of our bodies
• Why Latino foods are actually incredibly nutritious (despite what we've been told)
• Practical tips for busy mamas wanting to eat intentionally without the overwhelm

Resources Mentioned:

• Continuous glucose monitors for understanding how foods affect your body
• Functional medicine lab reviews as an entry point to better health
• Meal prepping strategies for busy families

Ways to Follow Dr. Alma:

• Social Media Pages: Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok
• Website: www.soulbodyholistix.com
• Services: One-on-one coaching, group cohorts, lab reviews

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