Hi, friends! I am very happy to share this week’s conversation with Dr. Karyn Shanks of MD, IFMCP, a certified functional medicine physician with nearly 40 years of experience. We talk about treating the whole person – the body, mind and spirit – and trauma, nutrition and self-care play a role in lasting health. This is an amazing conversation, I can’t wait for you to hear it!
194: Healing through whole-person care with Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD
Here is what we are discussing:
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Why treating the whole person – body, emotion and spirit – is the key to healing
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How trauma affects chronic illness and long-term health
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Neurological regulations support strategies for recovery
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Extensive intake process that helps understand the patient’s complete health story
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Why spending time with patients is essential for effective care
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Common nutritional deficiencies and how they affect healthy eaters
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Self-care practices that support health and relieve anxiety every day
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How to feel competent in your healthcare decisions
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Meditation, creative activities and listening to your body as a tool for happiness
Karyn Shanks, MD, is a doctor-written teacher who lives and practices in Iowa City. Her work is inspired by the science of human potential, namely ebementics, neuroplastics, core functional medical system biology and transformative psychology – and the wisdom gained from the healing journey of thousands of clients over her three decades of career. She approaches all work through uninterrupted philosophy and frameworks – all of us have tremendous genetic, biological, psychological and spiritual potential.
Contact her here and on her website.
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