As I explained in my health back story, I’ve been working to heal several intertwined health issues. They are not life-threatening, but they are time-consuming and annoying and were likely sparked by the stress I put myself through as a first-time entrepreneur. As I‘ve started speaking about this publicly, I’ve learned that many fast movers and high achievers have experienced a similar compilation of symptoms. Especially if you are one of those people, you might want to check out some of the following resources.
Please note: I am not a medical professional, and this should not be construed as medical advice. I recommend these resources because they have made the most meaningful impact on my own recovery.
In exploring the correlation of stress with my seemingly unrelated health issues, I found the Adrenal Transformation Protocol by Dr. Izabella Wentz to be a wealth of knowledge. The audio version is pretty good. For a teaser, you can listen to this podcast episode.
To learn more about how gut health affects all aspects of physical and mental health, I recommend reading the Fiber Fueled Cookbook by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. This book is packed with information about the microbiome and issues surrounding it, as well as pages of gut-friendly recipes. This podcast episode gives a general overview.
To improve sleep and understand more about the importance of sufficient sleep, I recommend anything sleep-related from Andrew Huberman. Here’s one of my favorite podcast episodes.
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, penned by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, helped me understand how a sense of purpose and overall happiness can impact physical and mental health.
When I finally resigned myself to my lack of enthusiasm for cooking, I learned that outsourcing meal preparation can be an easy way to optimize nutrition. I found the following two services that deliver fresh, healthy meals in reusable containers:
For my friends in Bozeman and Big Sky: Whole and Nourished is a Bozeman-based meal delivery service that offers fresh, high-quality meals. The company uses organic and local ingredients when possible, and customers can request reusable containers. The menu changes weekly, and no subscription is required.
For my friends in Boulder, Denver, and the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys: Tuesday Foods offers chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved, plant-based meals delivered to your door.
Taking the leap to work with a concierge doctor can be a cost-saving decision. Especially when you have complex health issues, navigating the healthcare system can be a full-time job.
Working with a concierge doctor has created ease and efficiency in my life, and it has benefited my business. While I realize the cost may be prohibitive for many people, I encourage you to take the value of your time into account. The time that I was able to redirect to my business paid for this service almost immediately. If you live in Vail or are willing to travel to Vail at least once a year, I highly recommend Dr. Dennis Lipton.
I hope some of this information can help you in your health journey.
Again, I am not a medical professional, and this should not be construed as medical advice.
