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 Paul Buch | Apr 16, 2019 | Functional Medicine
Berry Delicious Smoothie (2 servings) 3 scoops Foundation Shake protein powder 1/2-3/4 cup frozen or fresh berries 1/4-1/2 cup yogurt (quality dairy or non-dairy option) 1-2 Tbsp of favorite nut butter 16 oz of water, coconut milk, or almond milk. Top with nuts,...
by Paul Buch | Nov 15, 2018 | Eat Like Us, Recipes
Acorn Squash with Coconut Custard Fancy desserts don’t have to be difficult. And they definitely don’t have to tear up your gut. This decadent dessert is simple, but does take quite a bit of baking time so start early if serving for a dinner party. Since...
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...
by Amy Beard | Jan 24, 2018 | Functional Medicine
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