by Amy Beard | Dec 16, 2020 | Functional Medicine, Weight Loss
Functional Medicine weight loss isn’t a magic pill, and it’s not a new fad diet with the “perfect” exercise plan. Functional Medicine recognizes that weight gain and obesity have deep-rooted causes that cannot simply be corrected by restricting...
by Amy Beard | Dec 15, 2020 | Functional Medicine
We’re really proud of the program we’ve put together. The most rewarding part, hands down, is hearing how our clients’ lives are impacted by this program. Below are some examples. Increased energy, reduction in bloating & weight, and better...
by Amy Beard | Sep 3, 2020 | Functional Medicine
The topic of food sensitivities and intolerances has gained a lot of attention in the past few years. And rightfully so. Adverse food reactions can be big triggers and/or mediators in chronic disease. Finding and removing food sensitivities was a HUGE part of my...
by Amy Beard | Jul 14, 2020 | Resolve Inflammation
How to Overcome Chronic Pain and Understanding the Causes, Mediators & Lifestyle Choices that Trigger It Listen to the full podcast on Youtube, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts. The causes and mediators of chronic pain are almost always lifestyle-related. Yet,...
by Amy Beard | Jun 9, 2020 | Functional Medicine
On Your Mark, Get Set, Gut Health! If you’re here you’ve probably heard that “gut health” is important for your overall health and that it may be the reason you or a loved one is struggling with chronic symptoms. Let’s unpack what that means from a Functional Medicine...
by Amy Beard | Sep 13, 2019 | Functional Medicine
Chronic Fatigue You’re Not Crazy but the Conventional Treatments Being Offered Are Do you feel like you’re always exhausted? No matter what you try, do you often end up crashing for hours, even days, with absolutely nothing left in the tank? Does it get so bad that...
by Amy Beard | Nov 13, 2018 | Eat Like Us, Elimination Diet, Food, Recipes
Mellow Yellow Breakfast Salad This salad is da BOMB. And yes, you CAN eat salads for breakfast! I encourage you to do so. The combination of probiotics, prebiotics and antioxidants in this recipe make it an excellent choice for gut health and an immune boost. Benefits...
by Amy Beard | Sep 5, 2018 | Functional Medicine
The first step in addressing seasonal allergies is asking “why is the immune system compromised?” There can be various causes for a suboptimal immune system, and the reasons can vary from person to person. Ultimately, the goal is to identify and address the triggers...
by Amy Beard | Aug 31, 2018 | Functional Medicine
It may be common for some to get the flu, but it’s not normal. Avoid the flu by getting serious about the ROOT CAUSE of the flu (and other viral infections): a weak and/or dysfunctional immune system. Our bodies are designed to be resilient in the face of...
by Amy Beard | Aug 24, 2018 | Functional Medicine
ADD and ADHD: Alternatives to Medication The diagnoses of ADD and ADHD have skyrocketed over the past forty years. The good news is these conditions are simply a conglomeration of symptoms (aggressiveness, inattentiveness, meltdowns, lack of concentration, etc.) that...
by Amy Beard | Jul 26, 2018 | Food, Functional Medicine
To improve children’s immunity, improve their gut health I regularly get questions from parents about how they can improve the gut health of their kids. This is an important question because gut health is very closely tied to immune health. If a child is...
by Amy Beard | Jul 8, 2018 | Functional Medicine
The Hashimoto’s Plan Watch Amy’s Full Video Here: Hashimotos: How Lifestyle and Environmental Exposures Contribute to the Cause, Progression and Mediation of Symptoms Once you understand the causes and triggers for your Hashimoto’s, the obvious next...