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Cholesterol is more than just “good” and “bad” numbers. If that is all you have been told, you are missing the bigger picture.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ellis breaks down what your cholesterol labs actually mean, including the importance of particle size, density, and cardiovascular risk beyond standard lipid panels. You will learn why some people with “normal” cholesterol still develop heart disease, how inflammation, insulin resistance, gut health, and stress affect cholesterol levels, and what functional medicine looks at when conventional labs fall short.

We also explore evidence-based, natural strategies to support healthy cholesterol through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements, without fear-based messaging or oversimplified advice.

If you have ever felt confused, dismissed, or pressured into one-size-fits-all treatment, this episode will give you clarity, context, and confidence to advocate for your health.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Green-Ellis explores how the body adapts long before heart disease is diagnosed and why early signs are often missed or dismissed. You’ll learn how stress, inflammation, blood sugar changes, sleep disruption, hormones, and emotional strain can affect the heart over time, often in subtle ways.

This conversation focuses on understanding patterns, recognizing early signals, and feeling more empowered to pay attention to your body—without fear or self-diagnosis.

A thoughtful start to Heart Health Month and a foundation for the conversations ahead.

Hey yall! Dr. Sarah is back after a year-long hiatus. Grab your coffee, tea or fave beverage and catch up with Dr. Sarah on all things health, wellness, & natural medicine!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

08:13 Navigating Life Changes and Challenges

11:02 The Launch of Magnolia Integrative Medicine

12:55 The Heirloom Project and Community Engagement

14:50 Focus on Heart Health and Upcoming Content

Join me for day 2 of Podmas! Winter’s chill brings cozy moments, but it also brings a higher chance of catching a cold or flu. The good news? Your kitchen can be your best ally when it comes to staying healthy. By adding immune-boosting foods to your diet, you can help your body fend off seasonal bugs and stay healthy all winter long. Let’s explore some delicious, nutrient-packed options that are as good for your taste buds as they are for your health.

This Christmas I will be posting a new blog post and podcast every day! Today for Day 1 of Podmas we will be discussing a few of my favorite ways to stay well & healthy during the winter.

Join Coach Cece & me as we kick off Black History Month and Heart Health Month on the podcast! Let's chat about how our diet impacts our heart health.

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Welcome back to the podcast! We are kicking off season 2 with a new co-host, Coach Cece Fortune! Join us

The mental, emotional and physical effects of work stress can be crippling for many of us who are juggling lots of different responsibilities. Fortunately, there are many key nutrients that may help you cope with work-related stress and its effects on your health.

As a naturopathic doctor I see a lot of women who want to “balance their hormones” but don’t know what that entails and quickly become overwhelmed with the process so I decided to dedicate a few episodes to hormone balancing. Over the next few episodes I’ll be talking about hormones like estrogen, progesterone, & testosterone, signs that you have too much (or too little) of them & ways to address this imbalance. Today we are starting with estrogen

Today we are going to be chatting about stress, its purpose in our bodies, how our body uses stress to keep us safe, but also chronic stress and how it negatively impacts our health. Dr. Sarah will also share 5 ways to improve your stress resilience and better manage your stress. Enjoy a quick bonus breathwork session at the end to help balance your nervous system. 

Today we have a pretty interesting topic. It's one that most of us do not enjoy talking about. But it is very important to our health and is actually a really big indicator of how well or unwell we are. And that is our poop. Yes. Today we're talking about your poop. how often you should be going, my "poop red flags", and things you can do to have a better bowel movement.

Dr. Sarah shares details on what a naturopathic doctor is, what naturopathic medicine is, and how it can fit into your healthcare team. Please excuse the excess noise in the beginning of the show!

Ever wonder if you're drinking enough water or do you hate drinking water and are looking for easier ways to stay hydrated? I got u, boo! Enjoy today's episode and please share, like, & subscribe!

Dr. Sarah shares details on the importance of supplementation, who needs supplements, where to get them, & which supplements she uses for herself and commonly recommends for her clients.

Dr. Sarah shares an empowering new way to think about healthcare and managing the multiple "players" on your healthcare team.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Black Girl's Guide to Natural Medicine. This podcast highlights the benefits of natural medicine as it pertains a to black women’s health. It provides education and evidence-based holistic resources to address every day health concerns for black women of all ages and their families. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult with your naturopathic doctor or other medical care provider before adopting any recommendations mentioned in this show.