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Fernanda Lima Sento Sé, Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist at The Balance RehabClinic, shares her powerful journey of healing and how food, lifestyle, and mindful choices can transform our relationship with the body. From a health crisis that sparked her anti-inflammatory path to years of studying nutrition, she explores the deep connection between what we eat, how we live, and how we feel, highlighting the profound impact of inflammation and gut health on overall well-being through the lens of functional medicine.
In this episode, Fernanda opens up about her early medical struggles, the role of genetics and environment, and how nutrition became both a tool for recovery and a lifelong mission. With a grounded and compassionate approach, she reflects on the influence of processed foods, stress, hydration, and cultural habits, while offering insights into the microbiome, toxins, and the delicate gut-brain connection.
🔗 Tune in for a real conversation on the small, sustainable shifts that can create lasting wellness.
About Fernanda: Rooted in both science and lived experience, Fernanda integrates research on microbiome diversity, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine into her work. Through education and personalized guidance, she helps others navigate complex health challenges while cultivating balance, vitality, and long-term resilience.
00:00:00 – Fernanda’s Health Crisis & the Start of Her Anti-Inflammatory Journey
00:01:23 – Episode Overview: Inflammation, Gut Health & Functional Nutrition
00:02:42 – A Healthy Childhood, Medical Struggles & Early Nutrition Curiosity
00:08:10 – Allergies, Autoimmunity & the Role of Environment and Diet
00:09:57 – Genetics, Epigenetics & Lifestyle Choices
00:12:41 – Choosing Nutrition: University Crisis & Transformational Diet Changes
00:15:52 – Developing Protocols & Learning from Scleroderma
00:18:45 – Functional Medicine & Precision Nutrition Influence
00:19:43 – Understanding Inflammation: Acute, Chronic & Silent
00:23:07 – Recognizing Inflammation: Physical Symptoms & Root Causes
00:26:40 – Water, Hydration & the Inflammation Connection00:31:03 – Hydration Habits, Soft Drinks & Cultural Shifts00:36:33 – Processed Foods, Stress, Sleep & Gut Health00:38:58 – Toxins, Microbiome Diversity & Immune Resilience00:41:54 – Microbiome Development: Birth, Breastfeeding & Early Life00:44:15 – Chemical Exposure, Beauty Trends & Traditional Practices00:48:33 – Macronutrients: Proteins, Carbs, and the Pitfalls of Diet Trends00:51:03 – Keto, Elimination Diets & the Importance of Personalization00:56:56 – Stress, Individualized Diets & When to Refer to Psychologists01:03:29 – Local, Seasonal Eating & Practical Travel Tips01:15:11 – Fruits, Juicing & the Truth About Sugar Detoxes01:20:58 – IBS, Microbiome, and Digestive Resilience01:33:16 – Fecal Transplants, Microbiome Therapy & Mental Health Links01:40:49 – Gut-Brain Axis: Stress, Diaphragm & Physical Gut Tension01:43:18 – Gut Health Assessment: Stool Testing & Scientific Limits01:51:39 – Treating IBS, Histamine Intolerance & Leaky Gut Protocols02:06:41 – Supplement Strategy: When, Why & What to Use02:14:49 – Fernanda’s Daily Habits & Final Wellness Advice For further mental health information and support, visit The Balance RehabClinic website: https://balancerehabclinic.com/ Follow Fernanda Lima Sento Sé:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernanda-lima-sento-se/ Follow Abdullah Boulad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullahboulad/ https://www.instagram.com/abdullahboulad/ You can order Abdullah’s book, ‘Living A Life In Balance’, here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Follow The Balance RehabClinic:
