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“Functional nutrition is the future of healthcare, not because it is new and fancy, but because it meets the needs of the patient population.”
Andrea Nakayama - Functional Nutrition Alliance
Functional nutrition is about considering every aspect of your health, diet and overall lifestyle before offering any recommendations.
Where do we start? These six pillars are the foundation we begin with.
Digestion
Gut health is the root of good health. You are not what you eat, but what your body can do with what you eat. Lab tests identify how you are absorbing macro nutrients, food intolerances, gut permeability and potential pathogens.
Detoxification
If the plumbing in your home is backed up, what does that do for the living conditions? The body has a detoxification system to remove the toxins that we are exposed to and just like the plumbing in a building, it can get backed up.
Your liver is the hardest working organ in your body. It plays a major role in healthy circulation, hormonal balance and digestion. Whether you are looking for a yearly cleanse or suspect detoxification is at the root of stagnation in your body, I can help. Through a metabolic assessment, we can create a plan for supporting and clearing your liver from internal or environmental toxins.
Hormonal Harmony
Hormones are the communication system of the body. They travel in the blood stream to the tissues and organs to help them do their work. They should work like a symphony where each one plays their specific part to create harmony. Life happens and harmony gets disrupted, affecting your mood, energy and reproductive health. Testing identifies where the imbalances are so steps can be taken to bring the harmony back.
Immune System
The immune system is the main link between our gut bacteria and their influence on our health or disease. Everything you eat, sends a unique message to your immune system. Together, we will encourage your immune system to work with you instead of against you. Learn how to prevent chronic disease and understand the factors behind your diagnosis.
Energy and Restoration
Just like how energy is created in a power plant, it is created in our bodies. When we are able to have fresh, stable and lasting energy throughout the day, we are able to achieve our goals and enjoy the people and things we love. The flip side of energy is rest, which is equally important for recharging our vital reserves. Can’t sleep? We will work on uncovering the root causes for that.
Nervous System
We live in a society that has us constantly on the go, both physically and mentally. This creates constant stress, which effects every system in the body in a negative way. Through simple techniques, you will master calming your nervous system to counter the fast pace of our culture’s demands. Rest, self care and taking the time to down regulate is a big change for most of us and absolutely necessary.
“I needed a change and Kathie was there to support me and make it happen. My diet and eating habits were horrible! Kathie suggested that we start our work together with a 21-day Detox. It was exactly what I needed to get back on track. After only a few days on the reset-cleanse, I felt better. By the end, I was feeling great, was less bloated, had lost 10 pounds and my skin was glowing. One of the biggest benefits is that now I actually crave healthy food and have stopped eating all of the junk.” Tara