Kristine, an integrative health practitioner with over 24 years of experience in the Maine Army National Guard and our guest for today’s episode, has a story as inspiring as her advice! Beginning her career at the National Guard to pay for college, becoming a medic, and surviving deployment in Iraq while traversing known and unknown medical challenges, Kristine’s had a difficult relationship with her body and mind. But despite all of it, she took matters into her own hands and dug into her health issues, researching beyond conventional medicine for healing and recovery ways. In the process, she uncovered that lifestyle and environmental factors mean BIG to your health and wellness.
Kristine's journey towards better health and wellness is a true testament to the power of lifestyle changes and taking control of your own body. As she narrates her health breakthroughs, you’ll learn the importance of working with a doctor to evaluate medications and make lifestyle changes to improve your health. From ditching gluten, canola oil, soy, and dairy from her diet to switching to matcha green tea and environmentally friendly cleaning products, Kristine’s wellness practices set a wonderful example of taking care of yourself by controlling what goes into your body.
Want to learn from her one-on-one? That should not be a far-fetched dream! Kristina offers coaching services for women to address body image issues and improve confidence. Tune in today to learn how to make serious changes to your health and wellness habits and take care of yourself better. She'll give tips that meet you where you are and help you progress in your wellness journey!
Parting advice: rest is just as important as hard work - you can't give 100% all the time!
Episode Highlights:
● Genetics is not the sole factor in health issues; lifestyle and environmental factors play a significant role.
● It's essential to work with a doctor to evaluate medications and make lifestyle changes to improve health.
● Making lifestyle changes, such as eliminating gluten and using natural products, can significantly benefit your overall health and wellness.
● Advocating for oneself and being comfortable being different from others in social situations is crucial.
● Meeting people where they are and working with their lifestyle to help them make progress, rather than pushing them to adopt a one-size-fits-all approach, is important.
● Rest and avoiding burnout are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
About Kristine:
Kristine is a health practitioner with over 24 years of experience in the Maine Army National Guard. After serving as a combat medic in Iraq, Christine was commissioned as a military police officer and was selected for another deployment as an Army Contracting Officer. Despite her military focus, Kristine was always passionate about natural and organic healing. In 2015, she became a yoga teacher and later returned to school to become an integrative health practitioner and licensed massage therapist. She now helps clients frustrated with conventional medicine to detoxify their bodies, homes, and limiting beliefs. Her approach to healing and wellness is holistic; she aims to help people find happiness, contentment, and peace in their being. Kristine lives in Maine with her family and a homestead of goats, ducks, and pigs.
Connect with Kristine:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiveandvine_holistic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHiveTribe
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