Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
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Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Midlife Ventures: From Pharmacy to Functional Medicine with Heather Cracauer
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Please note: the discussion in this episode is not meant to be used as medical advice. Always see your healthcare provider when considering any changes to your healthcare regimen.
In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, Kim talks with Heather Cracauer, a trained pharmacist who now owns two businesses: a functional medicine consulting service and a full-service travel agency.
Heather shares her personal journey from traditional pharmacy to functional medicine, driven by her own health challenges including long Covid. The discussion delves into the roots of Alzheimer's disease, its preventable factors, and how functional medicine can be used for overall health improvement.
Heather also discusses her transition into wellness travel and the importance of a holistic approach to health. Listeners gain insights into the benefits of functional medicine, preventive measures for Alzheimer's, and practical advice for starting a new business.
00:00 Understanding Alzheimer's and Its Causes
00:47 Welcome to Midlife with Courage Podcast
01:05 Meet Heather Cracauer: Pharmacist Turned Entrepreneur
02:46 Heather's Journey into Functional Medicine
08:27 The Role of Functional Medicine in Healing
13:06 Starting a Functional Medicine Consulting Business
16:00 Navigating the Challenges of a New Business
17:49 Balancing Business and Family Life
18:02 The Journey into Cruise Planning
19:06 The Benefits of Wellness Travel
20:34 Returning to Functional Medicine
21:02 Understanding Alzheimer's Prevention
21:47 Dr. Bredesen's Approach to Alzheimer's
24:34 Preventing Alzheimer's Through Lifestyle Changes
29:33 Functional Medicine in Everyday Life
32:11 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
To learn more about Heather's functional medicine practice go to her WEBSITE.
The doctor that Heather mentioned in this episode who works with Alzheimer's treatments is Dr. Dale Bredesen.
Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.
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