Functional health by Dr. Ammaarah Ismail

Functional health by Dr. Ammaarah Ismail Complementary Medicine | Homeopathy | Fucntional Medicine

Yesterday, 80% of you shared that you overthink children’s nutrition.That honesty stayed with me.Day 2 of the lecture fo...
18/02/2026

Yesterday, 80% of you shared that you overthink children’s nutrition.

That honesty stayed with me.

Day 2 of the lecture focused on children’s nutrition and it left me reflecting deeply, not only as a practitioner, but as a mother.
What resonated most was the reminder that children’s bodies like ours -are intelligent.

That symptoms can be communication.
And that development unfolds in stages.

As mothers, we are constantly making decisions.
Introducing foods.
Navigating sensitivities.
Supporting immunity.
Understanding fevers.

The goal isn’t perfection -it’s informed, thoughtful support.

There is always nuance.
Every child is different.

Every family navigates choices within their own context.
These reflections encouraged me to pause, observe more closely, and ask better questions.

Perhaps that’s the invitation here too.

Which point made you pause?

A different kind of Valentine’s reminder 🤍She doesn’t want flowers (only)She wants glowing skin, stable hormones, deep s...
14/02/2026

A different kind of Valentine’s reminder 🤍

She doesn’t want flowers (only)

She wants glowing skin, stable hormones, deep sleep, strong muscles and a calm nervous system.

Luxury today is mitochondrial health.
It’s hormone balance.
It’s ageing slowly and intentionally.

Valentine’s is romantic for a day.

But vitality is life-long .

Save this as your reminder.

What does luxury look like for you right now?

There is something powerful about sitting in a room and learning — not from trends, but from principles.What stood out m...
11/02/2026

There is something powerful about sitting in a room and learning — not from trends, but from principles.

What stood out most to me was this:
The body is not broken. It is intelligent.

So much of what I do at Functional Health comes back to supporting what the body is already trying to do -through digestion, circulation, nourishment, rest, and rhythm.

These were notes I took that resonated with me.

Not as rigid rules.
But as reminders to return to simplicity.

Which slide resonated most with you?

Save this for future reference ✨

11/02/2026

Attending a live lecture with Barbara O’Neill was such a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t have to be complicated.

As she said : ’Eat breakfast like a king.Lunch like a queen.
Dinner like a pauper.’

We’ve normalised heavy dinners, late eating, and expecting our bodies to digest large meals right before rest.

But digestion follows rhythm.

Our metabolism is strongest earlier in the day — and digestion needs time, acidity, and space to work properly.

Digestion takes around 3.5–4 hours.
Late heavy meals can burden the system when it should be winding down.

It’s not about restriction.
It’s about alignment.

I will share some key takeaways that stayed with me in another post -including information on gut health, HCL, fibre and simple healing principles.

Welcome to my page 🤍I’m a Complementary Medicine practitioner, a mother, and a big believer that health should support y...
06/02/2026

Welcome to my page 🤍

I’m a Complementary Medicine practitioner, a mother, and a big believer that health should support your life -not complicate it.

Functional Health is about getting to the WHY behind symptoms. It’s about nourishing your body, balancing blood sugar, supporting hormones, gut health, and the nervous system -all in a way that’s realistic for busy women and mothers.

I advocate for root-cause healing over quick fixes , eating foods that love you back, gentle routines and wellness routines that actually fit into real life (yes, even with babies, chaos, and imperfect days).

Motherhood has only deepened this belief: when we care for ourselves with intention and compassion, we don’t just heal ourselves - we model health for the little eyes that are watching everything we do and we also fill our own cup!

If you’re here for sustainable wellness, education over restriction, and a softer, smarter approach to health… you’re in the right place 🤗

Functional / integrative and homeopathic medicine taught me that healing doesn’t start with restriction or perfection — it starts with nourishment, education, and trusting yourself and your body .

Thanks for being here .

With love and good health 🤍🦋☀️
Dr. Ammaarah Ismail

So often we’re taught to control food and control what we eat . But real health comes from regulating, supporting and no...
02/02/2026

So often we’re taught to control food and control what we eat .

But real health comes from regulating, supporting and nourishing the body and having a good relationship with food .

So what if instead of restricting what we eat - we focused on replenishing with what we need ?

Reset your thinking on how you view food and nutrition and nourishment .

Reset your blood sugar balance by adding in what your body actually needs to not just survive but to thrive !

I’m not talking about the glow from makeup, facials, juice cleanses, or fancy skincare.I’m talking about the REAL glow —...
28/01/2026

I’m not talking about the glow from makeup, facials, juice cleanses, or fancy skincare.
I’m talking about the REAL glow — the one that comes from within.

The glow that isn’t about how your skin looks, but how your soul feels.
The one that shines through your eyes…
that soft warmth you carry when you feel aligned, rested, nourished, and at peace.

That kind of glow doesn’t come from products — it comes from your inner state🌿

From slowing down.
From sleeping deeply.
From nourishing your body instead of punishing it.
From choosing calm over chaos, boundaries over burnout.
From moments of laughter, gratitude, and stillness that fill you back up.
From being here in the now instead of chasing the future .

That glow is your body’s way of saying —
✨ “I’m balanced.”
✨ “I’m nourished.”
✨ “I’m safe.”

So if you’ve lost your spark lately — start small.

Breathe deeper. Eat slower. Sleep earlier.
Do something that makes your nervous system sigh with relief.

Because your true glow has nothing to do with your mirror…
and EVERYTHING to do with how you feel inside. 💛

Today’s January reset is simple but powerful.Healing will not take place in survival mode.Supporting your nervous system...
21/01/2026

Today’s January reset is simple but powerful.
Healing will not take place in survival mode.

Supporting your nervous system is one of the most effective forms of medicine.

Start where you are.

Because peace is the only thing on the menu this season .Are you waiting for January to reset?Think of this moment as yo...
07/12/2025

Because peace is the only thing on the menu this season .

Are you waiting for January to reset?

Think of this moment as your “pre-year” — a chance to hit pause, slow down, and realign.

Let December be your reset:
De-bloat the body, De-stress the mind, De-clutter your space, and De-tox from anything that drains you.

Let’s begin now. Because healing, balance, and self-care don’t need a date on your calendar.

Start building the future you want now.

Your wellness journey doesn’t need to wait for January — it begins with the choices you make right now.

New Year’s resolutions are so last year 😉

Save this for your next grocery run 🛒💛Here are the fats I try to reach for daily (and why you should too 👇):🥑 Avocado**A...
02/12/2025

Save this for your next grocery run 🛒💛

Here are the fats I try to reach for daily (and why you should too 👇):

🥑 Avocado**
A powerhouse of heart-loving monounsaturated fats.
Helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.
Rich in Vitamin E and folate — making it especially supportive during pregnancy.

🫒 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats.
Its oleic acid helps fight inflammation and regular use has been linked to lower blood pressure.
Best enjoyed raw or drizzled over meals to protect its nutrients.

🥜 Nuts & Seeds
High in healthy fats, low in carbs, and packed with Vitamin E, magnesium, selenium + fibre.
From almonds to pumpkin seeds — these tiny nutrient bombs help lower bad cholesterol and keep blood sugar steady.

🐟 Fatty Fish (like wild salmon, sardines, mackerel)
One of the best natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Supports mood, reduces inflammation, and improves multiple heart-health markers.
A true functional food for mind + body.

🥚 Eggs
A complete protein with essential amino acids.
The yolk contains choline — crucial for brain health, memory, and hormones.

🧈 Butter (preferably grass-fed)
Rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, E, and K2.
Grass-fed butter may even support heart health because of its natural K2 content.
(Still best enjoyed in moderation, but definitely not the villain it was made out to be.)

Let’s normalise nourishing our bodies with healthy fats— the ones that stabilise hormones, support brain health, keep us full, and fuel every cell in our body✨

25/11/2025

Celebrating the beauty of motherhood with .co 🤍🤱🏻

Spent my afternoon at the Breathe & Bond event — a nurturing, grounding space that truly aligned with everything I believe in as a Complementary medicine practitioner.

Connection, nervous-system support, touch, breathwork, community… all the things that regulate a mother’s body and nourish her baby’s development.

More of this, always.

Right ? Your gut health isn’t just about digestion . Your gut health affects your mood and has influence on your immunit...
25/11/2025

Right ?

Your gut health isn’t just about digestion .
Your gut health affects your mood and has influence on your immunity, hormones, skin, energy, inflammation and even how clearly you think.

When the gut is balanced, everything else starts syncing too.

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