10. The Lain Protocol for Optimal B.A.L.A.N.C.E.D Health: Autobiography
Welcome to Functional Medicine for Women:
- Opening statement emphasizing the podcast's mission to empower and educate women on their journey toward optimal wellness.
- Lacy Lain, the Functional Medicine Woman, introduces the focus on Functional and Fundamental Medicine for Women, emphasizing a holistic approach to uncover root causes and balance mind, body, and soul.
Introduction to the LAIN Protocol:
- Overview of the LAIN Protocol for optimal balanced health, a comprehensive framework with the acronym "BALANCED."
- Emphasis on the importance of each element in promoting optimal health and addressing specific client needs.
- Encouragement for listeners to catch up on the previous episode (Bioindividuality) if they missed it.
Segment Focus: Autobiography - Holistic Health Story:
- Definition of Autobiography in the context of Functional Medicine, moving beyond traditional health histories.
- Humorous reflection on repetitive questions at doctor's offices and the need for a more comprehensive understanding of an individual's health story.
- Introduction of the Functional Medicine Matrix and Timeline as tools to explore clients' health histories.
Functional Medicine Matrix and Timeline:
- Explanation of the Functional Medicine Matrix components: Assimilation, Defense and Repair, Energy, BioTransformation, and Elimination.
- Discussion on the Functional Medicine Timeline, including antecedents, triggers, and mediators in a woman's health history.
- Emphasis on the importance of understanding triggering events, which may go overlooked in conventional medicine.
Lifestyle Factors and Relationships:
- Insight into modifiable personal lifestyle factors, including sleep, relaxation, circadian medicine, exercise, nutrition, and stress.
- Emphasis on the often-overlooked role of relationships in health and healing, drawing from personal experiences with a stem cell transplant.
- Encouragement for listeners to assess and prioritize their relationships within the context of overall wellness.
Actionable Steps and Holistic Health Wheel:
- Encouragement for listeners to take proactive steps in understanding their health stories.
- Introduction of the Holistic Health Wheel as a tool available in the Holistic Health Hub, encouraging its use to categorize and prioritize aspects of one's life.
- Call to action: Pause the episode, reflect on personal health history, and engage with the Holistic Health Wheel for a comprehensive self-assessment.
Closing and Call to Action:
- Gratitude for joining Functional Medicine for Women and encouragement to subscribe for the latest episodes.
- Request for support through reviews to empower more women on their wellness journeys.
- A reminder that listening is not enough; taking action is key, and every woman is called to more in achieving her health goals.
Closing Credits:
- Thank you for being part of the Functional Medicine for Women community.
- Invitation to visit thefunctionalmedicinewoman.com and join the free forever membership for continued support and resources.
Connect with Lacy
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