When we see people smile, we can often sense their health and happiness. Meet Rebecca Hazelton, founder, author, nutritionist and holistic health coach.
Rebecca offers even more, so let me share her story.
On ChoosingHealthNow.com, you’ll find her core qualifications. She is a Licensed Certified Nutritionist, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor and Transformational Health and Wellness Coach.
A Personal Path to Purpose
Rebecca’s father faced health challenges during her childhood, and her brother passed away young from cancer. These experiences shaped her path and inspired her wellness education. She founded a holistic wellness coaching business in the Bay Area and authored “Choosing Health” and “Pleasure Meditation.” Yet, it’s her motivation and passion, not just credentials, that stand out after speaking with her.
A Whole-Body Approach to Wellness
Her HeartMath Institute training as a stress resilience coach and work as a functional nutritionist shape her approach. She stresses the importance of lifestyle habits for overall health.
Her background in psychology and extensive nutrition training led her to focus on gut health and the microbiome as foundational to well-being.
She notes that “stress can impact gut function and that healing requires attention to both diet and lifestyle, helping her clients become intuitive eaters and address habits that affect overall health.”
Why the Gut Matters
Rebecca combines expertise and humor to explain why gut health matters. Her blog, including articles like “Your Gut Called – It Doesn’t Need Another Juice Cleanse” and “Gut Health, Metabolism & Inflammation: Why Nervous System Balance Comes First,” showcases her perspective.
I learned that NIH and other institutions conduct research recognizing the microbiome’s importance. Gut flora studies began in the late 19th century with researchers like Theodor Escherich, but accelerated in the 2000s, according to NIH.
Rebecca explains how advances in research, particularly large-scale studies of the human microbiome, contribute to a better understanding of the connection between gut health and overall wellness.
What becomes clear is that her work is both science-informed and deeply personal. Her client process includes a complimentary discovery session and questionnaire to explore your health history and lifestyle habits, leading to a personalized recommendation.
Visit her website ChoosingHealthNow.com and you will discover her products, recipes, publications and classes and upcoming events. You can order her book online. Rebecca’s overall approach is about “supporting gut health through diet, lifestyle and stress management for living a long and vibrant life.” Be sure to grab your free guide, too.
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