Functional health by Dr. Ammaarah Ismail

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

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.

🌍Consultations
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📧 dr@functionalhealthdrai.com

10/11/2025

Respect yourself enough to know you deserve the very best — in your health, your energy, and yes… in the way people treat you .

The moment you remember your worth, you stop entertaining anything (or anyone) that makes you shrink.
Because you’re not here to be spoken over, dismissed, drained, or disrespected.

You’re here to be valued — the same way you value your mind, body, and soul.

✨ Eat like someone who knows she deserves nourishment.
✨ Rest like someone who knows her energy is sacred.
✨ Move like someone who honours her body.
✨ And walk away from anyone whose behaviour doesn’t reflect the respect you deserve.

Be THAT girl 🤍 for YOU!

Self-worth isn’t arrogance — it’s awareness.

It’s the quiet confidence that says: “I am worthy of peace, health, love, and respect — just as I am.”

When you hold that truth close, everything changes — your choices, your wellness, your relationships, your glow. 🌿💛

Protect your peace. Guard your glow.
And choose people who treat you with the same softness, respect, and care you’re learning to give yourself.

This month, protect your energy like it’s your most powerful medicine — because it is ✨
03/11/2025

This month, protect your energy like it’s your most powerful medicine —
because it is ✨

Bone health isn’t something we are always aware of. Until our bodies starts whispering. Our bones carry us through all o...
20/10/2025

Bone health isn’t something we are always aware of. Until our bodies starts whispering.

Our bones carry us through all of life - and bears the quiet weight of doing it all.

It often begins subtly:
🦴 Achy joints after mild activity
💤 Fatigue or stiffness that lingers
📏 Gradual height loss or a change in posture
🥴Stiffness in the mornings
💅 Weak nails or hair (early mineral depletion signs)

These can be early signs that your bones need nourishment and support — long before osteoporosis develops.

Our bones are living tissue — constantly breaking down and rebuilding. Stress, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes, and even emotional stress can tip that balance.

At functional health we prioritise the following :

🌞 Get sunlight — your body needs Vitamin D
🥬 Eat mineral-rich foods (greens, seeds, bone broth)
🥛 Prioritize calcium, magnesium, vitamin D & K2
🏋🏽‍♀️ Move — strength training supports bone density
💆🏽‍♀️ Rest — stress / cortisol drains calcium and other minerals
💖 And tend to your emotions — stress shows up in the body

Strong bones, strong foundation — in body AND spirit.

Caring for your mind is just as vital as caring for your body. Mental health is health. 🧠✨Here are gentle, practical tip...
14/10/2025

Caring for your mind is just as vital as caring for your body.

Mental health is health. 🧠✨

Here are gentle, practical tips to nurture your mental well-being:

💙Breathe deeply— Oxygen calms your nervous system and resets your focus.

💜Move your body— Even a short walk helps release tension and boost mood.

💚Eat mindfully— Nourish your brain with omega-3s, whole foods, and seasonal veggies.

🩵Rest & sleep— True healing happens when your body and mind recharge.

🧡Stay connected— Share how you’re feeling; talking lightens the load.

🩷Homeopathy & holistic support— Gentle remedies like Ignatia (for grief/stress) or Kali Phos (for nervous fatigue) can support emotional balance.

Remember: symptoms — physical or emotional — are your body’s way of speaking. Listen with kindness, and seek support when you need it.

Today and every day, let’s prioritize

Since stepping into ✨motherhood✨I’ve realised just how much the women around me are holding inside.
Some smile through t...
10/10/2025

Since stepping into ✨motherhood✨

I’ve realised just how much the women around me are holding inside.

Some smile through the overwhelm, hold back tears, and keep going even when their hearts feel heavy.

We’ve been taught to be strong, to hold it together, to care for everyone else first.

But when we suppress our emotions, they don’t just disappear -they whisper through our bodies as fatigue, anxiety, pain, tension , headaches , emotional eating , loss of appetite and the list goes on ..

Homeopathy doesn’t silence those whispers — it listens to them.
It helps bring balance, gently supporting the release of emotions we’ve kept inside for too long.

✨ Save this post for when your emotions feel stuck.

🩵If you would like to consider professional homeopathic care, you can contact me here for advice or appointments .

Many of us grew up hearing things like:🌀 “Don’t cry.”🌀 “Calm down, you’re overreacting.”🌀 “Just be positive.”🌀 “Boys don...
08/10/2025

Many of us grew up hearing things like:
🌀 “Don’t cry.”
🌀 “Calm down, you’re overreacting.”
🌀 “Just be positive.”
🌀 “Boys don’t cry.”
🌀 “Be a good girl.”

These messages teach us that it’s *not okay* to feel or express difficult emotions. So, we learn to suppress them-pushing feelings aside because they feel “too much” or “inappropriate.”

But here’s the truth: emotions don’t just disappear. They don’t vanish with positivity quotes or forced smiles.

To truly move through pain, we first have to face it -to acknowledge, accept, and process what we feel.

When we bottle up our emotions, it’s like living in a pressure cooker.

That buildup can show up as stress, anxiety, or even physical imbalances in the body. Our unexpressed emotions often find another way out-sometimes through illnesses such as skin conditions , headaches , etc.

Healing begins with allowing yourself to feel🫶

Because when you feel it… you can finally heal it🤍

🎗️Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎗️Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide!📊 1 in 8 women will be diagn...
04/10/2025

🎗️Breast Cancer Awareness Month🎗️

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide!
📊 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
📊 Early detection increases survival rates dramatically.

While screening and awareness are key, prevention begins with everyday choices that nurture your whole body . At Functional Health we value :

🥦Nutrition: Choose a diet rich in colorful vegetables, cruciferous greens, berries, and healthy fats (like olive oil and omega-3s). These support hormone balance and reduce inflammation.

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️Movement: Regular exercise (even brisk walking) lowers breast cancer risk.

🪴Detox support: Functional medicine emphasizes reducing toxic load—limit processed foods, alcohol, plastics, and chemicals in skincare/household items.

🧘‍♀️ Stress care: Chronic stress affects immunity. Prioritize rest, meditation, journaling, or breathwork.

👩🏻‍⚕️Homeopathic support: Remedies like Conium or Phytolacca are traditionally used in breast tissue health, but always seek professional guidance for individualized care.

Prevention isn’t about fear — it’s about empowerment, awareness, and daily choices that protect your future self.

Early detection saves lives. Prioritize your check-ups, listen to your body, and care for your health holistically🤍

In homeopathy, not all symptoms carry the same weight. The body speaks in layers, and understanding this hierarchy helps...
17/09/2025

In homeopathy, not all symptoms carry the same weight. The body speaks in layers, and understanding this hierarchy helps us find the right remedy:

🔺 Mind & Emotions– the deepest level, showing us how stress, fear, grief, or anxiety shape health.

🌿 Generals– food cravings, sleep, energy, how you react to heat, cold, or time of day.

💫 Particulars– local complaints (like joint pain or skin rashes), important but lower in value unless very unique.

👁 Objective signs– what we can see or measure (like lab results or eruptions).

💡 The more individual and peculiar the symptom, the more valuable it is for healing.

True balance starts from within

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