"No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated by any other means."
--Maimonides (1135-1204)
Holistic Health Educator and Nutrition Coach Hasandra Heyward founded Blaize Wellness after 18 years of helping individuals and groups find a more holistic approach to caring for their health.
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Hasandra says, "Food as medicine has been the only protocol I have seen have the same results over, and over and over again. Drugs over time always seem to deteriorate health. Food as medicine is truly the method that does no harm and you can literally see the results quickly!"
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Hasandra's extensive education and practical experience, combined with her unwavering passion and compassion make her an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to improve their well-being and health.
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What sets Hasandra apart is her relatability. She understands the challenges and struggles individuals face on their own wellness journey and she approaches them with a non-judgemental mindset. She believes in meeting people where they are and providing support and guidance.
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Her approach is rooted in partnership, recognizing that she too is on her own wellness journey and can relate to the ups and downs that accompany it.
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When asked, how does she connect so easily with people when it comes to opening up about their health? Her response, "I believe in living authentically and openly and I am not going to pretend to have it all together or act as if I am somehow immune to the human condition...yes, my education and experiences have equipped me to help others but I do it with humility...with this posture, I am able to conduct each coaching session and each class with great compassion, and gratitude; judgement free, knowing it is my journey too!"
A Passionate Advocate for Food As Medicine
"Yes, passionate would best describe my love and advocacy for using food to bring the body into homeostasis." Hasandra
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I am a dedicated holistic health and nutrition professional with a strong background in health education and research. 2005, I left my corporate job to pursue a Master's degree in Health and Nutrition and almost 2 decades later, my passion for promoting wellness has not dimmed.
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Over the years, I have had the privilege of teaching wellness classes for the City of Smyrna at the Eileen Wolfe Center, serving as a health educator for a very diverse population for Blue Cross, Blue Sheild, and contributing health articles to BestSelf Atlanta magazine. I have collaborated with reputable brands such as New Chapter, Nordic Naturals, and Tropical Traditions to conduct valuable health research. I have engaged with the local community by interviewing executive chefs at popular restaurants like Canoe and others regarding offering local and sustainable menu items. Every experience served my journey and those I have helped.
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My personal health journey, marked by challenges filtered in over the years, has deepened my appreciation for the healing power of food the way nature intended. Through my experiences and the positive, healing outcomes of those I have helped, I have learned firsthand the transformative impact of nourishing the body with wholesome nutrient rich foods, detoxing the body with wholesome, nutrient rich foods, and healing the body with those same wholesome, nutrient rich foods! The method is consistent and so are the outcomes.
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Today, I am dedicated to empowering others to prioritize and protect their health and well-being. Everything we need to live healthy, vibrant, and chronic disease free lives is given to us by nature. Honor your body and give food as medicine the opportunity to heal both your inner and outer wellbeing. Your body has been entrusted to you...
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"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV)
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