I care how I look. I care more about how I feel. After years of procedures and quick fixes, I learned the hard way that real wellness asks a better question than “What pill fixes this?” The better question is “Why is this happening in the first place?” That is the heart of holistic care.
In this episode, Rita and I sat with Dr. Nadia to unpack what “holistic,” “functional,” and “integrative” actually mean. Translation: holistic zooms out. Functional and naturopathic dig for root causes. Integrative blends therapies. Conventional medicine shines in urgent, acute situations. I have lived both. During a dengue fever scare, a hospital visit did not give me answers. A root-cause review helped me make sense of the patterns and support my recovery. That is why I use both. I want the E.R. when life is on the line. I want data, lifestyle changes, and long-term support when I am rebuilding.
Here is how I approach it now:
- I ask for comprehensive labs and pattern-spotting, not just a “normal” stamp.
- I use food, movement, sleep, and stress skills as first-line medicine.
- I loop in conventional care for emergencies and targeted treatments.
- I measure how I feel, not only what the chart says.
This is not about choosing sides. It is about choosing results. My rule is simple. If it is safe and evidence-supported, and it helps me heal, it deserves a seat at the table.
Key Takeaways
Urgent problem. Use conventional medicine. Strategic recovery. Add holistic tools.- Big labs and patterns reveal issues “normal” ranges miss.
- Lifestyle is not extra. It is a treatment.
- You do not need to pick a team. You need a plan.
Watch this segment on YouTube and catch the full episode on your favorite podcast app. If you want straight talk and practical tools, grab my book From Bullshit to Botox. Subscribe, share, and tell me what holistic habit helped you most.
