Week 8: The Biochemistry of Digestion & Supplement Mechanisms
Welcome to Week 8 of Intro to Holistic Medicine! In this class, Dr. Steele breaks down how your digestive system truly works—and how to use natural remedies and supplements in alignment with your body’s biochemistry.
Whether you’re struggling with bloating, fatigue, poor nutrient absorption, or just overwhelmed by supplement choices, this training will help you move from symptom-chasing to root-cause support using the Therapeutic Order and the OAT-based model: Digest → Metabolize → Detoxify.
💊 In This Class, You’ll Learn:
✔️ How digestive enzymes, HCl, probiotics, and bitters actually work
✔️ What the Citric Acid Cycle tells us about energy + nutrient needs
✔️ How to personalize supplements based on symptoms and lab markers
✔️ When to use low & slow dosing—and why “more” isn’t always better
✔️ How to identify the most DEPLETED systems in the body and where to start
🎓 This class is perfect for:
Aspiring holistic health coaches & wellness practitioners
Functional medicine beginners
Anyone wanting to understand supplements beyond the hype
📌 Assignment Reminder
Track your digestion for 3 days (meals, supplements, symptoms, bowel patterns) and reflect on what you notice. Submit your findings in your course portal or share in the group discussion.
📥 Download bonus materials inside the Holistic Life App:
Digestive Health Optimization Workbook
Supplement Timing & Stacking Guide
Functional Biochemistry Chart
🧠 Want more?
Visit nueb.io/drericasteele to join the course, explore our Wellness Collectives, and get personalized holistic care from Dr. Steele and the team.
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