Amy’s Total Gut Job
For kids & teens
Laying the foundation of optimal health in your child.
Is your child struggling with chronic symptoms and inflammation?
Confused about how gut health is the key to treating their condition?
The research is robust: gut health plays a significant role in immune function and inflammatory conditions. Most of today’s chronic health issues are due to systemic inflammation that begins in the gut. When the gut function is improved and the GI microbiome becomes more balanced, chronic symptoms begin to disappear!
Discover the foundational principles of gut health and help your child experience the benefits of addressing chronic inflammation at the root cause level: more energy, mental clarity, balanced hormones, strong immunity, a healthy weight, radiant skin, and more!
Functional Medicine determines how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.The Institute for Functional Medicine
How my own health issues and 1000s of hours of research led me to discover the foundational principles of gut health and help hundreds of patients get their health back.
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Beard, a board-certified Family Medicine doctor, Dietitian, certified Functional Medicine practitioner and the Owner/Director of AmyBeardMD.com.
Perhaps most importantly, I, too, have been a patient. I, too, have experienced the hopelessness of waking up every day with health problems that no one could “fix.” Looking back, it’s clear my health issues started in childhood. Constipation, bloating, and hyperactivity was the norm for me. Unfortunately, those inflammatory indicators went unaddressed and smoldering for years. During medical school I spent several years seeing multiple specialists for the evaluation and treatment of many chronic problems—horrible (I mean HORRIBLE) constipation, IBS, reflux, depression, neuropathy, spastic bladder, restless leg syndrome, vertigo, and rashes. Eventually, I was diagnosed with “possible Multiple Sclerosis.” Despite countless specialists, tests, scans, procedures, and medications, I still did not get any answers or relief.
I felt hopeless and crazy, an experience that I’ve seen is all too common in conventional medicine. How could I help my patients if I couldn’t even help myself? I found myself in a state of despair…and then a physician introduced me to Functional Medicine and the latest research on gut health and the GI microbiome.
I am happy to say that I am now “cured.” I had multiple root causes all contributing to a very unhappy microbiome—major dysbiosis and “leaky gut.” Once I discovered my food sensitivities and intolerances, cleaned up my diet, addressed my stress, sleep, and toxin exposures, and began an intensive gut healing program, my symptoms quickly resolved.
Was this for real? Was this going to last? Was it really that simple?
The answer: yes, yes, and yes.
Fast forward countless hours of research, conferences, continuing education, and working with hundreds of patients. I created an adult Total Gut Job program that is the first place I have clients begin and it is often the only thing they need.
My adult program works so well, parents started bringing their kids to my practice so I could help them too. Do you know what I found? These same principles work for kids too! In fact, my pediatric clients often see the most improvement and success!
This program is exactly what I needed as child, and it would have saved me many years of pain, discomfort, shame, and discouragement. I created this program to empower parents like you with the tools and support you need to set your kids up for life-long optimal health!
Purchase Amy’s Total Gut Job for Kids & Teens
Invest in their gut, invest in their health. We’re confident it will be worth every penny.
While I am a board-certified Family Medicine doctor, Dietitian and Functional Medicine practitioner, I was a patient first. I created my Total Gut Program for Kids and Teens because I want families to be able to afford and access the principles of Functional Medicine that changed my life.
A 2-Month Functional Medicine Pediatric Program to Transform Your Child’s Health
Amy’s Total Gut Job for Kids and Teens is a comprehensive 8-week program that combines a food sensitivity assessment diet with a proprietary blend of strategic nutraceuticals to reverse and/or resolve chronic inflammatory symptoms and conditions.
This research-based program will help you and your child:
Identify food sensitivities better than any lab test (labs can give a lot of false positives!),
Relieve bloating and curb cravings,
Repair intestinal permeability (aka “leaky gut”),
Get the phytonutrients they need to heal their gut and grow optimally,
Promote their own body awareness of foods,
Optimize the microbial balance of their microbiome,
Reduce their toxic burden and
Support their body’s natural detoxification pathways.
The Program Consultations & Content – $350
Two consultations with a functional medicine health coach
- An initial 75-minute consultation to understand your child’s history, customize their program, answer questions, and help you prepare for the program.
- A 40-minute consultation about 2-3 weeks into the program to track progress, make any needed adjustments, and help you and your child prepare for a successful reintroduction of foods and maintenance plan.
- My Functional Medicine Consultants are highly trained and experienced health coaches personally mentored by me. They are also amazing moms implementing these same principles with their kids! They will be invaluable support during this program.
unlimited Email & Text Support
- Unlimited email support from your coach during the 2-month program.
- Unlimited text support from your coach during the 2-month program.
Videos, Resources, & Handouts
- 3 hours of educational and instructional videos made by Dr. Beard and her Functional Medicine Health Coaches.
- Handouts & resources to educate and guide you through the program.
- A private Facebook group page for community support and sharing recipes, tips, non-toxic products, etc.
The Program Products – Price Varies by Client $300-400
Below are the primary products we use in the protocol. There are capsule and non-capsule options, depending on what is best for your child. In your initial consultation, your coach will help you determine if any additions or changes should be made to your child’s program. You will purchase your child’s customized product package separately, after the initial consultation.
Amy Beard MD Nutraceuticals to Support GI Health
- 60 Day Supply of Children’s Foundation Multivitamin
- 60 Day Supply of Omega 3 EPA/DHA or Liquid Omega 3 EPA/DHA
- 60 Day Supply Enzyme Support
- 30-90 Day Supply of F-Bomb Prebiotic Blend
- 30 Day Supply of Foundation Shake
- 30 Day Supply of Optimal Probiotic or Optimal Probiotic Powder
What You’ll Learn
The pre-program content includes videos and resources on…
- An Introduction to Dr. Amy Beard and the Total Gut Job Program
- Understanding the Functional Medicine Fundamentals of Optimal Digestion
- Dysbiosis & Leaky Gut
- Candida & SIBO
- Pathogenic Biofilms
- Inflammation & the GI Tract
- The 5 R Approach to Healing the Gut
- How to Complete the Protocol & Elimination Diet
- Tips for Success
- The Most Common Gut Health Mistakes
- Troubleshooting Common Problems
The weekly content units include videos and resources on…
- Week 1 (Days 1-7): Transforming Stress into Resilience
- Week 2 (Days 8-14): Optimizing Sleep & Sleep Quality
- Week 3 (Days 15-21): Preparing for The Detox Phase, Detoxification & Decreasing Toxin Exposures
- Week 4 (Days 22-28): Movement is a Non-Negotiable
- Week 5 (Days 29-35): Doing Reintroduction Right
- Week 6 (Days 36-42): Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Self-Care
- Week 7 (Days 43-49): Leveraging Your Strengths for Long-Term Success
- Week 8 (Days 50-56): I’m Finishing up the Program… What Next?
Are you confused about the best diet and supplements for your child?
Are you tired of seeing one doctor after another and having them not get better?
Are you discouraged watching your child suffer from chronic symptoms, suboptimal immunity, and low energy (or hyperactivity)?
Are you tired of the conventional medicine approach that is more “sick care” than “health care”?
Time for a new strategy.
I’m ready for my child to feel good again. Why should we start with Amy’s Total Gut Job?
- This program addresses all 5 root causes of disease (stress, toxins, allergens, microbes, and poor diet/movement) and restores the impaired gut and immune function that mediates inflammatory symptoms.
- This program is both therapeutic and diagnostic. By doing this program, you “clear the smoke out of the room” and are better equipped to do further investigation if they have lingering symptoms after the program.
- The education and resources in this program will equip you and your child to master their gut health, and overall health, for the rest of their life.
Learn from the Doctor, Grow with the Coaches
- Dr. Beard is a Medical Doctor (MD) board certified in Family Medicine and ER trained, with vast experience working in conventional medicine. As a Dietitian, Dr. Beard uses her extensive training in nutrition to help clients optimize nutrient status and utilize food as medicine. As an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, Dr. Beard has completed extensive training in systems biology, equipping her to help you move beyond the conventional model of medicine in order to uncover and address the root causes of chronic symptoms and disease.
- Dr. Beard’s health coaches are trained and mentored by her, and each one has applied their advanced education, certification and experience to the resources throughout this program. They will guide you through the program with the best practices in positive psychology, behavior change and goal setting.
Can I Do The Program, Too?
- The families with the most success do this together! At the very least, we recommend that you plan to eat similarly to your child.
- If you want to go “all-in” with your child, we recommend you purchase the adult Total Gut Job program for $425. This program includes many resources and a more comprehensive gut rehab protocol, but does not include consultations.
- As time allows, you can ask your coach questions about your program during your child’s visits, or you can schedule additional visits if more time is needed.
Doing the Program with Multiple Children
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You may choose to purchase supplements for other children at no additional cost. However, you can only receive recommendations and coaching regarding children that are established clients in our practice (i.e., have completed patient forms!).
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If you would like to receive recommendations and coaching regarding an additional child(ren), please let us know! There is a $150 fee per additional child and we require that you create a portal and complete all forms for each child. We do not require extra visits, but you and your coach can determine if additional or extended visits are needed.
The 3 Phases of the Program
phase 1
Pre-Program Customization & Support
Once you purchase the program, you’ll receive access to the private Facebook Group with all of the videos, resources, and handouts for the program. There will be a few videos for you to view prior to your first consultation so that you can come with a basic understanding of the program and bring your questions! Then, you’ll have a 75-minute initial consultation with your Functional Medicine Health Coach to customize your child’s protocol and lifestyle plan. Throughout the program, you’ll have unlimited email and text access to your coach.
phase 2
Gut Rehab
Days 1-30 of the program focuses on gut rehabilitation. During this phase we will help you understand and address the most common gut issues: dysbiosis (an imbalance of gut flora), Candida (yeast overgrowth), SIBO (small bacterial intestinal overgrowth), pathogenic biofilms, too much or too little stomach acid, and hyper-permeability of the intestinal lining (leaky gut).
My selected nutraceuticals and lifestyle plan create a comprehensive approach to restoring health and balance in your gastrointestinal tract, thereby addressing chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, toxic burden, etc. as far upstream as we can go. This phase addresses the 5 R’s fundamental to GI health:
- Remove: This includes removing potential food sensitivities, parasites, bad bacteria, yeast, psychological/ emotional stressors, excessive exercise, etc.
- Replace: Ensure proper digestive function by replacing digestive enzymes and other digestive components that may be compromised due to infection, stress, medications, food sensitivities, etc.
- Reinoculate: Help replenish your microbiome with “good bugs” and feed them with prebiotics.
- Repair: Support the repair of the gut lining with specific nutrients.
- Rebalance: When it comes down to it, we can’t out-supplement poor lifestyle choices. We’ll help you and your child manage their stress, do daily exercise/movement (but not too much), optimize their sleep & sleep quality, and decrease their overall toxic burden because these are imperative for the healing of your GI tract.
phase 3
Doing Reintroduction Right
This is where all the work pays off and the valuable data comes in! In this phase we help you and your child understand adverse food reactions (allergies, sensitivities and intolerances) and guide you through a strategic reintroduction so that you can, once and for all, figure out the best foods for your child’s body.
Weekly Learning & Lifestyle Transformation
Each week you’ll have educational content and practical resources to guide you through making long-term lifestyle changes that will transform your health.
Week 1: Transforming Stress into Resilience
- Understand the stress response and adrenal function.
- Learn some of the best tools for improving your resilience.
- Begin implementing habits that help you transform stress into resilience.
Week 2: Optimizing Sleep & Sleep Quality
- Understand the importance of getting enough sleep and high quality sleep.
- Learn the top recommendations for improving sleep.
- Design and implement a personalized experiment to improve your sleep.
Week 3: Prepping for the Detox Phase, Detoxification & Reducing Toxic Burden
- Understand the importance of detoxification and reducing your toxic burden.
- Learn which lifestyle choices hinder detox abilities and which support detox.
- Assess your own toxin exposure.
- Use the given resources to begin making a plan for reducing your toxin exposures.
Week 4: Movement is Non-Negotiable!
- Understand how movement is more than just exercise, and the benefits it has on total body health.
- Track your steps to assess how much you are moving throughout the day.
- Make a plan for getting intentional movement in daily – even if it’s something small and simple!
Week 5: Doing Reintroduction Right
- Discover the different types of adverse food reactions and how to identify them.
- Learn how to reintroduce foods strategically.
- Identify personal food sensitivities or intolerances and learn how that impacts your diet moving forward.
Week 6: Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Self-Care
- Learn about how mental, emotional & spiritual health impacts physical health.
- Learn how to breathe correctly and activate the body’s rest, digest & repair system.
- Take a quick assessment of your mental, emotional and spiritual self-care and consider areas of improvement.
Week 7: Leveraging Your Strengths for Long-Term Success
- Learn your unique top character strengths.
- Understand how your strengths will help you be successful in sustaining positive lifestyle changes.
- Assess your satisfaction with different areas of your life, consider where you want to focus next and how you can use your strengths.
Week 8: I’m Finishing Up the Program… What Next?
- Learn how to determine which supplements you should continue and which can be replaced with positive diet and lifestyle habits.
- Learn about advanced Functional Medicine tests and which may be helpful if you still have any lingering symptoms.
This program has helped our clients
- Gain more energy
- Overcome brain fog
- Reach mood stabilization
- Achieve hormonal balance
- Restore gut health
- Reduce/Resolve Inflammation
- Optimize immune function
- Lose weight
- Sleep better
- FEEL BETTER!
Improving gut health can help the following conditions (and more!)...
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer Prevention, Chronic, Fatigue, Chronic Sinusitis, Depression and Anxiety, Detoxification and Healing, Diabetes, Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux), Eczema/Psoriasis, Elevated Cholesterol, Environmental and Food Allergies, Fatigue, Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS), Fibromyalgia, Fluoroquinolone Toxicity, Healthy Aging, Healthy Weight and Metabolism, Heart Health, Hormone Balance, Interstitial Cystitis, Low Testosterone, Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Migraines and Headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep/Insomnia, Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders.
Here’s what our clients have to say…
“I’ve always been intimidated by people that can be so disciplined to eat properly to heal their gut. I never thought I’d be able to be one of them. My excuses included: time, money, love of “trash” food, not educated in what I’d need to eat, etc. Eventually, my desire to feel better trumped my excuses. I made it a priority, and through this program, I learned how to eat properly as well as many other beneficial things for my overall health (body, mind, and soul)! And at no surprise to anyone that has done something like this, I feel amazing! Thank you for empowering me for not only my own health, but my family’s as well! It’ll impact generations to come!”
“Amy’s Total Gut Job is a great resource for anyone wishing to improve their overall health and to improve how they feel from day-to-day. I’ve done the protocol twice now, having kept 50 lbs off after the first time for over two years. I lost a little less this time (about 8 lbs), but I did it this time to strengthen my overall health and immune system, which it did. I’m very impressed with the strides made since the first time, now being totally online. It was easy to do, provided great support and coaching and Hannah and Amy were very encouraging and quick to respond to questions with capable help and suggestions. Very worthwhile.”
“[My daughter] went from having 18-20 daily symptoms to having ONE minor daily symptom and 2-3 occasional ones. She gained 16lbs this year and grew a ton!! All because her gut is healed and she can properly absorb nutrients. The change in her physically, emotionally and mentally is HUGE! I can’t fully express how much this has changed her life. If you are struggling physically, mentally or emotionally I would strongly recommend you do this program. You would not believe the issues that are caused from an unhealthy gut. I could go on and on about how amazing this program is and how healthy it has made [my daughter]. If you’re struggling, please, please give this a try!”
“I’ve been waking up the past few days earlier than normal and feeling more refreshed each day. Today I woke up at 6:45, on a Saturday, by accidentally setting an alarm (not sure for what). I popped right out of bed and decided to get some work done. I don’t know when the last time I had the energy or motivation to get up on a Saturday to work. I’ve also not been feeling any anxiety and haven’t taken any anxiety medication. I’ve been implementing meditation and deep breathing and can feel the effects almost immediately. Overall, I feel much improved and am feeling so much more hopeful. I knew that diet played a big role in our health but needed some guidance to implement the changes for myself. For you and Dr. Beard, I am so grateful. 5 days in I’m already feeling massive changes. I can’t wait to see what the next 3 weeks bring.”
Amy’s Total Gut Job
$425
This program is designed to include everything you need to be successful on your own. However, if you feel you would benefit from a full Functional Medicine investigation and personalized plan you can sign up below to become a client.