Be Your Own Advocate: Insight from Dr. Efrat LaMandre, Medical Disruptor
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Efrat LaMandre, better known as Dr. E, the NP with a PhD. Dr. E talks about her transition from conventional medicine to functional medicine, driven by her wife's health and struggles they confronted during doctor visits. Dr. E talks about becoming a “medical disruptor,” challenging medical gaslighting and symptom-focused care instead of root-cause concern. Dr. E empowers listeners to take ownership of their health journeys, particularly within a healthcare system that often overlooks their lived experiences.
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Website: www.drefratlamandre.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/efratlamandre
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre
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qUOTES:
“When the skin is off, it’s almost always belly. Skin is belly. If you have psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, it’s a neon sign saying internally, ‘we're a mess.’” –Dr. Efrat LaMandre
Trust your symptoms even if your lab results don’t find anything. Your labs mean that you're already sick, your symptoms mean you're in a state of pre-disease.” –Dr. Efrat LaMandre
“Women have different heart attack symptoms than men. But instead of differentiating the distinctions between men and women, we call men’s symptoms typical and women’s atypical.” –Dr. Efrat LaMandre
Show Notes:
Medical gaslighting occurs when patients' concerns are dismissed by healthcare providers.
Women and marginalized communities often face greater challenges in healthcare due to biases.
The medical curriculum is primarily designed around the experiences and tests of white males, leading to gaps in understanding how women are affected.
Functional medicine seeks to address root causes rather than just symptoms.
Patients should advocate for their health and seek providers who listen and explore their concerns.
Pre-disease states exist and should be recognized.
Cognitive decline can start before formal diagnosis.
Empowerment comes from understanding one's own health.
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