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On this episode of Ancestral Health Today we bring you Naturopathic doctor, coach and Author Nadia Pateguana, N.D - Dr, Pateguana works with clients from a holistic perspective, not seeing organs or illnesses, but seeing people. She is a graduate from The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (www.ccnm.edu) in 2004 and has a Degree in Honours Biology from McMaster University (2000). Dr. Pateguana's interest has always been how to heal the human body. In search for her own wellness, she discovered Naturopathic Medicine.She believes in the Healing Power of Nature; the body's ability to heal itself. The first and foremost Principle is "To Do No Harm", and she tries to follow this to the best of her capacity at all times. With a strong science-based approach, CCNM's 4 year program includes TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Counselling, and all the other Medical Sciences. Her focus has always been on Nutrition. Mostly, she uses FOOD as medicine!She was born in Mozambique, but raised in Canada, where she completed her studies, and then, life took her back to her home country for ten years. There, she ran a multidisciplinary clinic as the Medical Director and Naturopathic Doctor. Currently, and proudly, she swork as a Health Consultant with Dr. Jason Fung and Megan Ramos at the The Fasting Method by IDM since 2016. The TFM program recommends a Real Food and Intermittent Fasting approach to help people overcome Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome conditions such as Obesity, Diabetes, Fatty Liver, PCOS, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Inflammation, Pain and the like. Her special focus is on helping women with PCOS overcome infertility through dietary modifications.In April of 2020, her first book written with the best-selling author Dr. Jason Fung, titled "The PCOS Plan: Prevent and Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome through Diet and Fasting" was published and released. Check out her site for advice on Insulin Resistance, Women's Health, Fasting, Diet and practical recipes.Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Pateguana. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ancestralhealth.substack.com