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Dr. Laura Brass ND I'm a Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in digestive health, IBS & SIBO.

I can help you achieve optimal health and guide you back to balanced well-being.

This time of year often brings an opportunity to reassess.Your routines, your energy, your health - what’s working and w...
04/04/2026

This time of year often brings an opportunity to reassess.
Your routines, your energy, your health - what’s working and what isn’t.

Maybe you’ve been meaning to finally get to the root cause of your gut symptoms, support your body more intentionally, or simply feel better day-to-day.

Change doesn’t need to happen all at once. In fact, the most lasting progress usually comes from small, consistent shifts over time.

If you’ve been thinking about refocusing on your health, consider this your invitation to begin again. ✨

Book your initial consult using the link in my bio. I’m here to support you.

This time of year often brings an opportunity to reassess.🌸 Your routines, your energy, your health - what’s working and...
04/04/2026

This time of year often brings an opportunity to reassess.
🌸 Your routines, your energy, your health - what’s working and what isn’t.

Maybe you’ve been meaning to finally get to the root cause of your gut symptoms, support your body more intentionally, or simply feel better day-to-day.

Change doesn’t need to happen all at once. In fact, the most lasting progress usually comes from small, consistent shifts over time.

If you’ve been thinking about refocusing on your health, consider this your invitation to begin again. ✨

Book your initial consult using the link in my bio. I’m here to support you.

01/04/2026

Listening to Dylan while making matzah ball soup for my small army… good times.

35 bowls later and still worth it

There’s something special about traditions like this - food, music, and a full table!

Wishing everyone celebrating a beautiful Passover ✨

28/03/2026

Your labs are “normal”… but you don’t feel like yourself. 😔

This is something I see in practice all the time.

You’ve had bloodwork, imaging, maybe even specialist visits—and everything comes back “within range.”

But you’re still dealing with:
Low energy
Digestive issues
Hormonal symptoms
Brain fog
Feeling generally “off”

And you’re left without clear answers.

⬇️ Here’s the thing:

“Normal” doesn’t always mean optimal.
This is where a functional and naturopathic approach becomes valuable.

We take the time to:
• Look at your full health history
• Identify patterns and root contributors
• Use targeted testing when appropriate
• Build a personalized, structured plan

Because your symptoms are not random.

There is a reason you don’t feel well—we just need to uncover it.

If this resonates with you, you don’t have to keep guessing.

🔗 Book a consultation through the link in bio.

Did you know that one of the core principles of naturopathic medicine is The Healing Power of Nature? 🌱In Latin, this pr...
24/03/2026

Did you know that one of the core principles of naturopathic medicine is The Healing Power of Nature? 🌱

In Latin, this principle is called Vis Medicatrix Naturae — the understanding that the body has an inherent ability to heal and regulate itself when the right conditions are in place.

That’s why I love this quote so much.

Nature has already given us many of the tools required for health. As a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, my role is not to override that process — but to support it.

That means identifying what may be interfering with the body’s natural healing mechanisms and helping patients reconnect the pieces that support health: digestion, metabolism, immune function, hormones, and the nervous system.

When those systems are supported together, the body often knows exactly what to do.

Sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply creating the conditions for the body to heal the way it was designed to. 💙

Many people who come to see me have already tried a lot to improve their gut health. ⬇️They’ve eliminated foods.They’ve ...
18/03/2026

Many people who come to see me have already tried a lot to improve their gut health. ⬇️

They’ve eliminated foods.
They’ve taken supplements.
They’ve seen multiple practitioners.

And yet the symptoms are still there.

That’s because digestive symptoms like bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities are rarely just about digestion alone.

Gut health is influenced by many interconnected systems — the microbiome, immune system, hormones, nervous system, inflammation, and metabolism. When we only treat the symptoms, we often miss what is actually driving the problem.

My approach as a Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Doctor is different.

Instead of focusing on short-term symptom suppression, I work to understand the full picture — identifying root causes and building a treatment plan that supports long-term gut healing and resilience.

Because the goal isn’t endless protocols or lifelong supplements. ❌

The goal is helping your body get back to a place where it can function well on its own.

If you’ve been struggling with ongoing digestive issues and feel like you’re not getting answers, there may be more pieces of the puzzle worth exploring.

🔗 You can learn more about working together through the link in bio.

Heartburn after meals? Your spices and seasonings might be part of the problem. 🌶️Many people living with GERD (gastroes...
11/03/2026

Heartburn after meals? Your spices and seasonings might be part of the problem. 🌶️

Many people living with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) focus on avoiding obvious triggers like coffee or fatty foods — but smaller ingredients like spices, herbs, and seasonings can also play a role in reflux symptoms.

Research suggests that certain foods may aggravate GERD for some people, including spicy dishes, mint, onions, and garlic, which may irritate the esophagus or relax the valve that normally keeps stomach acid where it belongs.

The key thing to remember: GERD triggers are highly individual.

What causes reflux for one person may be completely fine for another. Identifying your personal triggers is often one of the most helpful steps in improving digestive symptoms.

If you’re dealing with chronic heartburn, acid reflux, or digestive discomfort, it may be worth looking deeper at the root cause. 🩺

✨ If you’re looking for a more personalized approach to digestive health, you can book an initial consultation through the link in my bio. 🔗

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We’ve officially entered March — which means we’re already three months into the year and (finally) starting to move out...
09/03/2026

We’ve officially entered March — which means we’re already three months into the year and (finally) starting to move out of winter ☀️

At the beginning of the year, many of us set intentions around our health: more energy, better digestion, improved sleep, balanced hormones, or finally getting answers to symptoms that have been lingering for years.

But real health change rarely happens in just a few weeks.
That’s exactly why I created my Total Health Program — a comprehensive 12-month wellness program designed to help you move beyond quick fixes and truly understand what’s happening in your body.

Together we take a deeper, root-cause approach by combining:
➡️ Comprehensive lab testing
➡️ Functional nutrition support
➡️ Personalized treatment planning
➡️ Regular follow-ups and progress tracking throughout the year

My goal is not just to help you feel better temporarily — it’s to help you build lasting health and resilience for the long term.

If your health goals have taken a back seat over the past few months, consider this your gentle reminder that there’s still plenty of time to reset and move forward.

If you’re ready for a more personalized and proactive approach to your health, my 12-month Total Health Program may be the right place to start.

✨ Link in bio to learn more or book a discovery call.

For years, gut research focused almost entirely on bacteria. 🦠 But a new study published in Nature Medicine highlights s...
07/03/2026

For years, gut research focused almost entirely on bacteria. 🦠

But a new study published in Nature Medicine highlights something we’ve long suspected: the fungal side of the microbiome — the mycobiome — may be actively driving inflammation in Crohn’s disease.

Researchers found that in some patients, immune cells don’t just react to one yeast species. They become cross-reactive, meaning they respond to multiple yeasts — both naturally occurring in the gut and commonly consumed in foods.

These yeast-reactive T cells showed a cytotoxic TH1 pattern, meaning they can contribute to intestinal barrier damage and sustain inflammatory cycles.

This may help explain why certain individuals flare with:
• Bread and baked goods
• Alcohol
• Aged cheeses
• Fermented foods

IBD is complex. And for some patients, the missing piece may not be bacterial — but fungal.

If you’re dealing with ongoing gut inflammation and feel like you’ve tried everything, it may be time to look deeper. ➡️

Book a consultation to explore the root drivers of your symptoms and create a personalized plan rooted in evidence and precision care. Link in bio. 🔗

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04/03/2026

You don’t have to love exercise to make it part of your life.

I’ll be honest — I’m not someone who wakes up naturally motivated to work out. I can dial in my nutrition. I can take my supplements. But when it comes to exercise? My default setting is closer to my cat…🐈‍⬛

So here’s what actually works for me:

I don’t rely on motivation.
I rely on a rule.

Especially in the winter, I commit to 150 minutes per week of cardiovascular training plus strength work. Non-negotiable.
Not because I feel like it.

Because I know what it does for metabolic health, mood, brain function, and long-term resilience. 🧠💪

And I make it doable:
➡️ 20–30 minute increments
➡️ App-based classes that feel fun
➡️ Throwback workouts I actually enjoy
➡️ Fitting it in whenever it works

It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to happen.

What’s your “non-negotiable” when it comes to movement? 👇

Gut healing is rarely simple — and it’s never one-size-fits-all.In practice, I often see people who have tried “everythi...
27/02/2026

Gut healing is rarely simple — and it’s never one-size-fits-all.

In practice, I often see people who have tried “everything”: supplements, elimination diets, protocols found online — yet symptoms like bloating and discomfort persist. While these approaches may offer temporary relief, they don’t always address why symptoms are happening in the first place.

Symptoms are signals. When we pay attention to details — like when symptoms show up — we gain valuable insight into the underlying physiology driving them. 🩺

That’s where real, lasting change begins.

True gut healing requires careful listening, clinical experience, and an individualized approach.

There are no shortcuts — but there are thoughtful, effective paths forward when care is personalized.

If you’re looking for deeper answers and one-on-one support, book an initial consultation via the link in my bio.🔗

This recipe is a twist on one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s old-school classics. I love this recipe because it’s easy to make, d...
24/02/2026

This recipe is a twist on one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s old-school classics.

I love this recipe because it’s easy to make, delicious, and genuinely nourishing, and it’s a hit with the whole family. It’s also a huge upgrade from the packaged rotisserie chickens I used to rely on, where toxic plastic compounds can leach into the chicken - no joke.

Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (organic preferred), 3–4 lbs
good-quality coarse sea salt (I like Redmond Real Salt)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon
- ½ small yellow onion, peeled
- 6–8 cloves garlic

For the roasted vegetables:
- 4–6 cups mixed root vegetables, chopped into similar-sized pieces (sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips, squash, potatoes, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F–425°F, depending on the strength of your oven. Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper inside the cavity, then rub the entire chicken with olive oil.

Season the underside of the bird with salt and pepper and place breast-side up in a roasting pan. Stuff the lemon, garlic cloves, and onion inside the cavity, and finish by generously seasoning the top of the chicken with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 60–90 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20–30 minutes. The thigh should reach at least 165°F; I usually cook it to 175–180°F just to be on the safe side. Let the chicken rest briefly before carving.

While the chicken cooks, prepare the root vegetables by cutting them into rough 2-inch chunks. Place them in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and a generous pinch of salt. Toss until evenly coated, then spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet (avoid overcrowding). Roast for 30–40 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and nicely caramelized.

I hope you enjoy sharing this delicious meal with those you love 💙

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