In this guest expert episode, Gina discusses working with your health care provider with Dr. Kerri Best. Dr. Best is a Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician. She is also extensively trained in a holistic approach to medicine through Integrative, Functional & Lifestyle Medicine.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2023Topics covered:Dr Kerri Best introduced @ IntroHow to get your Dr on board with naturopathic doctor @ 1:56How to build relationship with your Doctor, biases @ 7:56Be prepared for appt, why are you waiting for appt? @ 15:04Bring a prioritized list, updates,forms, bring data @ 18:32Bias of Dr. when losing weight - bringing data @ 19:58Dr. Best describes her experience in 1st Program @ 23:46What to bring when visiting Dr. - Communication @ 25:42Walk in clinics - tips still apply - prioritize @ 27:35Options - Physicians,.walk-in, alternative medicine, ER @ 31:09Conversation about doctors causing stress @ 35:07Ozempic and this Program @ 39:11Tests - why Dr. won't do some, over testing, guidelines @ 43:57Age determines test, no regular Doctor, how to know @ 48:18How to be an advocate for your health care @ 49:58Mapping your health history @ 52:20To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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