169 - Healing Sjogren's Disease: Divya's Journey with Divya Dhawan

In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Divya Dhawan shares her personal journey with Sjogren"s disease and how it led her to become a functional health practitioner.  She discusses the importance of gut health, the role of diet and lifestyle in managing autoimmune conditions, and the need for movement in maintaining joint health.  Divya emphasizes that joint pain is not an inevitable part of aging and that holistic approaches can lead to healing. She also provides practical steps for listeners to break the cycle of pain and improve their overall health. Chapters: 00:00 Divya"s Journey to Health Coaching 05:01 Understanding Sjogren"s Disease and Treatment Options 07:17 Education and Training in Functional Health 09:00 Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine 17:43 The Myth of Aging and Joint Pain 24:18 Movement and Joint Health 26:16 Harnessing Energy Through Movement 27:35 The Power of Belief in Healing 30:20 Understanding Inflammation and Joint Health 32:41 The Gut-Joint Connection 35:49 Dietary Impact on Inflammation 37:47 The Carnivore Diet Debate 42:27 Practical Steps for Pain Relief 45:40 Finding the Right Movement for You 51:02 Creating a Ripple Effect in Health Awareness You can find Divya @: https://www.sjogrenssolution.com https://www.instagram.com/sjogrensqueen https://www.facebook.com/divya.dhn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/divya-dhawan-b645791b6/ Send us a text Support the show Don"t forget to leave a Rating for the podcast! You can find Leigh @: Leigh"s website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh"s courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/