Questions to ask Your doctor
“Natural” things can mean so many different things to different people. But for me, it’s a collection of foods, essential oils, mindset work, movement, sleep and hydration.

I have been told many times throughout my life that there was only a drug or a procedure for whatever issue I had been dealing with, and that there was nothing I could do.

The wrongness of this is just beyond words but basically I encourage everyone I talk to about health, to ask questions of their healthcare provider and if they don’t like the answers-find another one!

Top three questions you can ask your practitioner:

What are the alternatives?
-this can be helpful to ask as the western medical model doesn’t always encourage any alternatives and just goes with what has always been done or what makes the most money.


What are some things that I can do to help my body?
-If they have no answers for this, it’s a big time 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩. There is ALWAYS something that you can do for your health!


Why are we running these particular tests and what do they do?
-Even if you don’t understand the exact answers right then, take notes and do your research after your appointment.


Normally I share a lot on here about foods, oils, movement and mindset but for whatever reason I feel as if people need to know some questions to ask to ensure that you’re getting better care!

Have you ever asked these types of questions before?

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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