Flu Season is Coming, Fight it with 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...
Podcast: About Amy’s Total Gut Job
The First & Often Only Step Towards Great Health Amy’s Total Gut Job is a a proven 8-week diet and supplement protocol to restore the gut and reverse total body inflammation. This 60-day program was so successful in my practice that we are now offering it to...
Paul’s Fried Rice Recipe
Paul’s Fried Rice wok 1 cup dry rice1 cup organic frozen peas1 cup organic diced carrots1 cup purple onion1 cup organic chopped cabbage1 cup organic diced green onions1/2 cup broccolini2 free-range, organic eggs8 oz grass-fed sirloin steak sliced into bite sized...
Functional Medicine Weight Loss – An Approach for Long-Term Success
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...
Figuring out Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
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...
Why Your Functional Medicine Journey Should Begin with Gut Health and How to Get Started
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...
Chronic Fatigue: You’re Not Crazy but the Conventional Treatments Being Offered Are
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...
Amy’s Favorite Smoothies
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,...
Seasonal Allergies: Root Causes + Recommendations
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...
Flu Season is Coming, Fight it with 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...
ADD and ADHD: Alternatives to Medication
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...
Improving Gut Health in Kids
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...
The Hashimoto’s Plan
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...
