Overcoming Chronic Disease and Embracing Health with Heather Lowen In this thoughtful and informative discussion, Heather Lowen shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic disease, specifically Lyme Disease. She reveals her early challenges with constipation and trauma leading to autoimmune diseases and struggles with mental health. Heather also shares her experience with how shifting from a victim mentality to a proactive approach to health led to her eventual healing. Her continuous search for solutions led her to become a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. The conversation also touches on the need for better understanding of the impact of toxic environments and diet on our health. Heather stresses the necessity of regular detoxification practices and shares specific modalities she has used on her health journey. Furthermore, she encourages listeners to take charge of their health through dietary changes, functional diagnostic nutrition, mindfulness, breath work and other healing practices. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles 01:21 Understanding Lyme Disease: Origins and Transmission 02:34 Personal Journey: From Childhood Trauma to Autoimmune Diseases 02:45 Transmission and Prevention of Lyme Disease 03:48 The Struggles of Getting a Diagnosis and the Stigma of Mental Health 04:01 Personal Journey with Lyme Disease 05:53 Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment 07:11 The Role of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition in Healing 07:44 Becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner 08:21 Challenges with Health Insurance and the Importance of Preventative Care 09:49 Overcoming Health Challenges and Advocacy 16:22 The Role of Fermented Foods in Healing 19:04 Overcoming Health Challenges: From Mold Exposure to Nervous System Resetting 21:56 Importance of Detox and Regular Self-Care 22:57 Exploring Detox Methods: Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs 23:26 The Power of Castor Oil Packs 24:29 The Power of Skin Brushing and Sauna 25:01 The Role of Lymphatic Movement and Grounding 26:06 The Role of Sunlight in Health 27:47 The Power of Mindset in Health 28:04 The Impact of Mindset and Emotions on Health 35:56 The Struggle with Family Relationships and Mental Health 40:26 Overcoming Victim Mentality and Embracing Healing