Ask The Nurses Episode 46

Christie Korth is a Crohn's/Lyme disease survivor, award-winning author (*The IBD Healing Plan and Recipe Book*, Hunter House 2012; Ben Franklin Award 2013), certified health coach, and holistic nutritionist who found her way to health and wellness after nearly succumbing to a severe case of Crohn’s disease. Korth is also board certified in Functional Neurology which she incorporates with nutrition; practicing multi subspecialties, including IBD, IBS, Infectious Disease, Neurobehavioral Disorders on the Spectrum (Autism and ADHD), and anything nutrition-related. She also specializes in working with kiddos who are picky eaters or problem feeders.  After harnessing the power of nutrition and gaining her health back, Korth went on to be the CEO, founder, and director of Happy & Healthy Wellness Counseling, Inc based just outside of NYC.   She studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Columbia University, and the Clayton College of Natural Health and is a certified holistic health practitioner with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, The American Holistic Health Association, and The National Association of Nutrition Professional. Korth is a Certified Health Counselor through Columbia University's Teacher's College. Christie is also certified as a Group Facilitator from Adelphi University.  Christie is the Corporate Nutritionist for Brain Balance Achievement Centers, where she designs the nutrition protocol for franchises across the country and works with children on the spectrum. Christie is a nutrition expert for Dr. Oz’s Sharecare.com and frequently contributes nutrition articles to *Long Island Parent Magazine* as well as other publications.  In 2013, after surviving a terminal diagnosis from Lyme Meningitis, Christie traveled the United States looking for answers.  Since then, she also specializes in Infectious disease and has spent extensive time studying Lyme and AIDS and curative/supportive methods for nutrition intervention. Her 5th publication; *Cataclysmic Proportions of Lyme Disease and How to Fix It* is due out in late 2022. Korth conducts lectures on Lyme and Crohn’s all across the country.   In 2015, Christie coauthored *The Disconnected Kids Nutrition Plan* (Penguin 2015) with mentor Dr. Robert Melillo; as well as Zac Brown, Jenny McCarthy, Jordan Rubin, and a host of other top practitioners.  She has also contributed to *If I Know Then What I Knew Now* By Doreen Guma (Create Space 2013) and The Writers Handbook by Elizabeth Krachet.    Christie has been featured on News 12 Long Island Naturally, HGTV, FXN, and Fios Push Pause Health Segments.   Christie lives in New York with her children, Jayden and Karleigh, and their old cat Precious.   **Find Christie!**You can find more information on Christie at [www.happyandhealthywellness.com](http://www.happyandhealthywellness.com) (website remodel underway! under construction until early 2022) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christie.korthInstagram:  Linked In: https://www/linkedin.com/in/christiekorth5Sharecare: https://www.sharecare.com/user/christie-korth Turner Publishing:  https://turnerbookstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Christie A. Korth CHChttps://www.bing.com/search?q=turner%20publishing%20christie%20korth&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=turner%20publishing%20christie%20korth&sc=0-32&sk=&cvid=A71F8CC50E304D3D9C26965E4050B361Support the Show.Thanks for listening and make sure to rate us on the podcast platform you are listening to!