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From Childhood Arthritis to Metabolic Health: PA McKenna Duquette 165

In this episode, Dr. Philip Ovadia introduces McKenna Duquette, a physician assistant joining the iFixHearts team. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 4, McKenna shares her journey from patient to practitioner. She discusses how early exposure to medicine influenced her career path and her transition to a metabolic health approach. McKenna explains the challenges of integrating functional medicine concepts into urgent care settings and the importance of patient education. The conversation covers the impact of diet, lifestyle, and social connections on managing autoimmune conditions. McKenna's unique perspective as both a patient and healthcare provider offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of metabolic health and autoimmune disease management. NOTABLE QUOTE "Controlling those factors that I have the ability to, what I eat, how I exercise, who I surround myself with in order to control stress, my lifestyle holding myself accountable to keep those things in check have definitely made them a massive difference in how I feel and in my health." KISMET ## McKenna's experience with both rheumatoid arthritis and melanoma has given her a unique perspective on the delicate balance between managing autoimmune conditions and cancer risks, influencing her approach to patient care and treatment decisions. Key topics discussed: Managing rheumatoid arthritis through metabolic health approaches Challenges of integrating functional medicine into urgent care Generational differences in receptiveness to lifestyle interventions The importance of social support in managing chronic conditions The growing demand for metabolic health practitioners Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and McKenna's background 05:30 Managing rheumatoid arthritis through lifestyle changes 12:45 Integrating functional medicine into urgent care 18:20 Generational differences in receptiveness to metabolic health 25:30 McKenna's role in the iFixHearts team 31:15 Closing thoughts and future directions Follow McKenna Duquette on Instagram: @embri_health #metabolichealth #autoimmunedisease #functionalmedicine #rheumatoidarthritis #lifestylemedicine #chronicdiseasemanagement #patientempowerment #healthcareinnovation =============== Follow Dr. Ovadia: Twitter: @iFixHearts Website: OvadiaHeartHealth.com Metabolic Health Quiz: iFixHearts.com For more information on metabolic health and heart disease prevention, visit https://ifixhearts.com