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Welcome to The Sacred Medicine Podcast where we explore how to overcome chronic illnesses using functional medicine. Your host, Margaret Romero NP-C, is a Columbia-trained functional medicine nurse practitioner who overcame lupus nephritis using functional medicine and hasn't had a flare in over a decade. She shares tips and advice that won't be found in a conventional medicine setting. Her passion is to guide women in overcoming lupus and empowering women to lead their healthiest lives. She ...
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216: Chronic Anemia: Reasons Why It May Be Happening
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In today's short and solo episode, I'm discussing some reasons for chronic anemia. If interested in getting a functional stool test, reach out to us: Contact Us Here! Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret on Instagram Learn more on her website Take a walk with Margaret as she goes deeper into her personal journey when she …
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215: Essential oils for Liver support, Calmness and for Deep sleep with Jodi Cohen
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Jodi was a first-time guest and I had to have her on to talk about her essential oil brand which I personally use. And let me tell you, I don't leave home without them especially if I'm traveling! Not only are the quality of these oils top-notch, but the blends are also amazing! Today we discuss how to use them for adrenals, lymph, gallbladder, sle…
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214: Eating Your Way Through Menopause to Not Gain Weight!
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Today my friend and repeat guest, Dr. Anna Cabeca, is on the show discussing how to eat during menopause! One of the biggest struggles for women is weight gain. Today we discuss the different plans that women can rotate through. You will also learn when to eat and what time to stop eating for optimal results. Check out her new book, Menupause: Five…
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213: Preparing for a Healthy Baby From Preconception to Postpartum
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This interview was gold! Sarah is full of wisdom and shared it all on this episode! We discussed: The best foods to eat for preconception Which vitamins are essential for conception Learn which vitamin deficiencies can be detrimental What causes postpartum depression (it's not just one thing!) And so much more! About Sarah Thompson Sarah Thompson, …
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This week I'm discussing what type of exercising you can do during a flare. Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margaretromero/ Learn more on her Website - https://www.margaretromero.com/ Take a walk with Margaret as she goes deeper into her personal journey when she was first dia…
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211: Managing Emotional Eating with Renee Jones
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Today we have Renee Jones who spent 40 years on the Diet Yo-Yo before overcoming emotional/stress eating to reach and maintain her goal since 2012. We are discussing: techniques to managing emotional eating How to handle cravings What to do at parties Keys to weight loss and so much more! More about Renee Jones Renee has a Master’s degree in Counse…
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210: Overcoming Long Haulers with Dr Evan Hirsch
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The virus has affected us in many ways. The ones who've been affected are often left with Long Haulers, the aftereffects when overcoming the virus. In this interview, you will learn: Common symptoms of long hauler What causes it-33 of them! When to resume normal living and go back to the gym How to treat Why people experience hair loss post-viral i…
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209: You Can Fix Your Brain with Dr Tom O'Bryan
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It was an honor to have Dr. Tom O'Bryan on the podcast this week. He is a wealth of knowledge and the one I learned from when I was first diagnosed with an autoimmune condition. In this episode, you will learn: What is a leaky brain Toxins that affect the brain Learn what pregnant moms need to learn about toxins affecting their unborn One of the mo…
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208: Let's Stop Saying We Don't Know What Causes Lupus
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This short episode highlights that this "not knowing why" is what is leading people to suffer for years and years with autoimmunity. But there are reasons, many of them. Take a listen and let's start eliminating this from our vocabulary. Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margare…
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207: Epstein Barr Virus: Recovery and Prevention
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This week I'm discussing what to do when you get a positive ANA. Your specialist may tell you one thing, and I’ve heard it all before, but there is one major thing you need to do. Take a listen. What did your specialist tell you about this result? Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret on Instagram - https://www.instagram.c…
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205: What is Glutathione and Why It's So Important for Your Body
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Today my guest, Dr. Nayan Patel, is uncovering one of the most important antioxidants with a very big role in our body. We discussed: How it plays a huge role in our health What causes it to become so depleted How it can be used topically Foods that increase levels Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought-after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in…
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204: Why Traditional Treatments for Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases Aren't Working with Margaret Romero
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Today I’m excited to share with you an interview I did recently with Dr. Tabatha Barber where I share my personal story of being diagnosed with lupus, overcoming it, and getting it under control. In this podcast, we talked about... Why you should stop worrying about getting a diagnosis and start getting to the root of the problem. What it’s like to…
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203: Prioritizing You This Holiday Season
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This is the last show of this year and I'm talking about some ways to nurture yourself this holiday season. Link to essential oil Parasympathetic: https://dv216.isrefer.com/go/para/mromero18/ Use code : Welcome10 for $10 your first order! Thank you and Merry Christmas! Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret on Instagram htt…
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202: How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Estrogen
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This week's guest is Kate Vazquez and we are diving into what estrogen dominance is and why it's so vital to women's health. In the episode you will learn: what the symptoms are how to approach it through nutrition some factors that are driving the estrogen dominance the easiest way to track your sugar levels and so much more! About Kate Vazquez Ka…
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201: Questions Answered about Ulcerative Colitis Hives Parasites and SIBO
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This week I'm answering questions asked on IG stories. I'd love to do this 1-2 x per month. So if you're not following me on IG, now's the time to start. Listen in if you or someone you know has any of the health issues mentioned. It may shine a light as to the next steps for healing. Want to connect with Margaret? Follow and connect with Margaret …
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200: Day Four 10 Minute Meditation with Cassandra Bodzak
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Today is our last meditation with Cassandra Bodzak. I am a Devine Creator is today’s meditation. I am providing the links to the previous sessions in case you have not had an opportunity to listen or missed a session. These are beautiful meditations, so find a nice quiet space where you can listen and tune in. Day One: https://www.margaretromero.co…
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199: Day Three 10- Minute Meditation with Cassandra Bodzak
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This week we’re talking all about mediation. Cassandra Bodzak is back, and she is talking about her new book, and she has gifted us with four short meditations. Expanding Your Magnetic Field is today’s meditation. These are beautiful meditations, so find a nice quiet space where you can listen and tune in.…
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Cassandra Bodzak has been on my podcast in the past and this time we are discussing her new book, Manifesting Through Meditation: 100 Guided Practices to Harness the Power of Your Thoughts and Create the Life You Want. Her book offers 100 meditations for so many of your desires! From relationships to business and ones to release any blocks you may …
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197: Day Two 10- Minute Meditation with Cassandra Bodzak
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This week we’re talking all about mediation. Cassandra Bodzak is back, and she is talking about her new book, and she has gifted us with four short meditations. My Best Self is today’s meditation. These are beautiful meditations, so find a nice quiet space where you can listen and tune in.
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196: Day One 10- Minute Meditation with Cassandra Bodzak
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This week we’re talking all about mediation. Cassandra Bodzak is back, and she is talking about her new book; and she has gifted us with four short meditations, which will be shared this week starting today. These are beautiful meditations, so find a nice quiet space where you can listen and tune in.…
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This week, my new guest is Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. If you didn't think that your digestive issues like gas/bloating or constipation have anything to do with your hormones, you need to listen to this week's episode. We are also discussing what toxins are wreaking …
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194: Two Medications Commonly Given to Shut Women Up
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I'm talking all about two medications commonly given, to this day, without providing proper lab work and evaluation to figure out what's going on. Do you know how often a woman will see her PCP saying she doesn't feel well and something is off? Basic lab may be done, real basic, and when nothing shows up, "it must be psychosomatic." So many of my c…
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193: Hives Headaches and Heartburn Heal Your Histamine Hangover
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In this week’s podcast my guest, Dr. Beverley Rider, who is a speaker and nutritionist, and Founder of Rider4health. She wrote a book called Hives, Headaches and Heartburn: Heal Your Histamine Hangover. This book and our conversation highlight the blind spot that happens in conventional medicine. Someone walks into urgent care or PCP office and is …
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I've got a FREE masterclass coming out today! Even if you don't have autoimmunity or lupus, you will absolutely still benefit from this class. Spend an hour with me and learn: 7 Daily Habits to Prevent Lupus Flares from Ever Coming Back. It can help anyone from chronic fatigue syndrome to fibromyalgia. Do you feel pain every day or hate getting out…
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