In this podcast, I’m joined by my Naturopath Dr. Kasey Nichols of Onyx Integrative Medicine in Gilbert, and we will be discussing how I took physical and financial steps towards a healthier lifestyle, starting in mid 2021. I began by taking blood tests following a diagnosis of dangerously low iron from my primary care doctor. I was referred to a hematologist and booked in for an iron infusion that same week. Then the journey began. I underwent hormone testing which showed something unexpected, as well as blood tests to check iron levels and food sensitivity tests which highlighted some common triggers including peanuts, almonds, pineapple, and gluten. In response to the dietary advice, I started a gluten-free diet in the fall of 2021. This has led to weight loss of around 30 pounds so far with more to go! I feel better at 50 than I did at 30!