Community Collaborations: Alexa Aboudaram and Navigating Nutrients
What is the name of your name and the name of your business?
My name is Alexa Aboudaram, owner of Navigating Nutrients. I am an Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP)
Why did you open Navigating Nutrients?
In 2017, I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, prescribed medication, and informed I would continue to need a higher dose for the rest of my life and that there was nothing I could do about any of it. What a shock! I felt helpless and “doomed” to my symptoms and medication forever.
Throughout the following year, I experienced debilitating fatigue, underwent half a dozen surgeries, and had a list of questions my doctors couldn’t answer. My medication dose tripled, yet I was feeling worse than ever. I was frustrated that my body seemed like it was falling apart so young.
I refused to stand idly by; I wanted to take charge of my health and get to the truth.Through the suggestion of a good doctor and a year of trial and error, my symptoms vanished, and I entered into remission; all because of food and lifestyle changes. In awe of what nutrition could do, I enrolled at the National Therapy Association soon after starting Navigating Nutrients.
My goal is to let other women with thyroid issues know there IS A light at the end of the tunnel! And I can help you get there!
What services do you offer to the community?
Online courses and 1 on 1 coaching
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Hearing positive feedback from clients. A large piece of reaching health and nutrition goals is putting in the time and effort, and believing that you are worth the change. When the women I work with embody this, their results skyrocket. Sharing in their "wins" brings my so much joy!
What’s your favorite service?
My services will be available starting in the beginning of July. I had a baby in December and am currently getting accustomed to having a newborn!
What makes your business unique?
My passion is working with women who have thyroid issues. My own years of struggling with, and eventually overcoming thyroid related health issues with food and lifestyles changes, gives me a unique view in this area.
What is one piece of advice you want everyone to know?
Eat protein and fats for breakfast and leave the carbs for dinner. Protein and fat are going to give you stable energy while carbs have a tendency to make you tired.
Share one fun fact about yourself that people may not know!
I used to be a zookeeper! I cared for all types of exotic animals, from tigers to penguins to baboons.
How can people learn more about your services?
Find services available and opt in for a freebie to stay in touch via email through my website.
Website: Navigatingnutrients.com
Instagram: @navigatingnutrients
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