Functional Health Institute of Atlanta

11/03/2025

The Freedom

🌿 The goal is not just removing toxins — it’s restoring freedom. Freedom of body, freedom of mind, freedom of spirit.

👉 Truth: Health is liberty. Detox is the road to vitality, not just “getting clean.”

⚕️ Clinic Note: True detox leaves you with improved HRV, stable blood sugar, deeper sleep, and clear labs. That’s not theory — that’s trackable, testable progress.

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11/02/2025

The Proof

🔍 You say you detoxed, but you’re still tired, foggy, and craving. Did you really detox — or just flush the surface?

👉 Truth: Real detox is measured in energy, clarity, and digestion — not in empty bottles.

⚕️ Clinic Note: That’s why I retest labs (ferritin, homocysteine, liver enzymes) at 12 weeks. Numbers don’t lie: detox either restored function, or it didn’t.

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11/01/2025

Detox is Discipline

🔥 Detox is not a January event. It’s a daily discipline. Fasting, sweating, breathing, sleeping, hydrating — these are your real detox hacks.

👉 Truth: True detox is rhythm, not ritual.

⚕️ Clinic Note: My go-to daily stack: ClearVite in the AM, electrolytes on waking, Ultra Fiber Lean for gut clearance, and regular sauna or sweat therapy. That’s sustainable detox.

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10/31/2025

The Hidden Chains

🛑 A man drinks from plastic, eats sugar, breathes smoke, takes daily meds, and wonders why he feels heavy, foggy, or inflamed. Is that fate — or choice?

👉 Truth: Toxic load is cumulative. Every sip, every bite, every breath matters.

⚕️ Clinic Note: We track environmental load with labs like organic acids, heavy metals, and oxidative stress markers. Then we use binders, fiber, and glutathione to lighten the load.

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10/30/2025

Feed the Liver, Free the Body

🥦 Do you see? Your liver is not your servant to be punished with excess and then bribed with a cleanse. It’s your partner. Feed it cruciferous vegetables, fiber, and sulfur compounds — and it will repay you with freedom from poison.

👉 Truth: Food is detox fuel.

⚕️ Bitter greens, broccoli sprouts, and targeted supports like Turmero Active or Milk Thistle upregulate detox pathways. I test markers like GGT and CO₂ to see how well your filters are actually working.

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10/28/2025

The Detox Myths

🚫 Why buy a 7-day detox box when your liver works every night for free? Would you pay someone to turn off a fire already quenched?

👉 Truth: Gimmick cleanses are marketing. Real detox requires supporting the systems you already have.

⚕️ Clinic Note: Supplements like ClearVite or Ultra Fiber Lean don’t replace your organs — they feed the system. Labs guide us in knowing when you’re ready to detox without crashing.

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10/27/2025

What do you mean by Detox??

🌀 “When you say ‘detox,’ what do you really mean? A powder? A juice? A 7-day challenge? Or do you mean the daily, round-the-clock work of your liver, kidneys, gut, lungs, and skin?”

👉 Truth: Detox isn’t an event. It’s built into your biology.

⚕️ Clinic Note: Your liver pathways (Phase 1 & 2) need B-vitamins, glutathione, and amino acids. That’s why I check labs like homocysteine, ferritin, and liver enzymes before I ever hand you a “detox” plan.

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10/27/2025

Hey everyone! Our parking lot is going to be made into a park and we are so excited! Construction for this will start on November 3rd, so parking availability will be different! Look at the map image so you can see where to park at your next visit and feel free to reach out to the office directly if you have any questions or need assistance!

Good afternoon, everyone!
🎉 We’re getting ready to transform Jefferson Street with a brand-new park, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy it! 🌼 Construction kicks off on November 3rd, so mark your calendars!🚧

Important Info:
While the main parking area along Jefferson Street will be closed, the highlighted public parking areas on the attached map will be available during construction. Don’t worry! We’ll still have a few parallel parking spots available up close for our awesome business patrons.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work towards making our downtown a more attractive and walkable space for all! Thank you, and let’s get excited for our beautiful new park!

10/21/2025

5 Blood Markers That Reveal If You’re Ready to Detox

🩸 Thinking about doing a detox?

Before you start flushing toxins, your blood can tell us if your body is truly ready.

Here are the 5 clues we look for in your bloodwork 👇

1️⃣ GGT → tells us how well your liver can handle toxins.

If this number’s high, your “filter” may be backed up and needs support first.

2️⃣ CO₂ → shows your cell energy and oxygen balance.

Low CO₂ = low cellular power ⚡ — not the time to detox yet.

3️⃣ Ferritin → your iron storage marker.

If it’s too high, it can mean inflammation is simmering 🔥 (we cool that down before detoxing).

4️⃣ Homocysteine → checks how well your body “methylates.”

That’s fancy talk for how you clean up waste, repair DNA, and recycle nutrients.

5️⃣ Bilirubin → measures how well bile and toxins are flowing out of your liver.

If it’s sluggish, we open those pathways first before pulling more toxins in.

💡 Bottom line:

If your detox systems are overloaded, pushing harder can make you feel worse — tired, headachy, or inflamed.

We check these 5 markers so you detox safely and effectively.

🟢 When your blood says “go,” you’ll feel lighter, clearer, and more energized.

That’s Precision Detox — guided by data, not guesswork.

10/20/2025

🩸 Should you detox right now?

Everyone loves a good cleanse… but not every body is ready.

Your liver + kidneys are the filters. If they’re clogged or stressed, pushing detox too soon can actually 💥 backfire.

At FHIA, we don’t guess — we TEST. Your blood tells us when to go and when to rebuild first.

🚦 Want to see what your blood says?

📲 Comment “DETOX” to schedule your Detox Readiness Panel.

10/19/2025

✨ The 14-Day Creatine Challenge: What We Learned

Carousel Recap:

✅ Builds strength & muscle

✅ Supports brain & memory

✅ May aid glucose control

✅ Helps rehab & resilience

✅ Safe across ages

✅ Supports healthy aging

Creatine might just be the most versatile molecule in health science.

Our clinic carries pharmaceutical-grade creatine monohydrate for purity, safety, and results. Find it on our Health Matrix website!

💬 DM ‘CREATINE’ for our dosing guide + longevity protocol!!

10/18/2025

👩‍🦰 Ladies — and everyone over 60 — this one’s for you.

Creatine: Strength for Life!

1️⃣ For Women
• Boosts performance, cognition, recovery, and mood
• Helps offset perimenopausal muscle loss + brain fog
• Safe. Effective. Science-backed.
💬 Women make ATP too. 😉

2️⃣ For the Over-60 Crowd
• Aging muscle loses phosphocreatine + strength
• 3 g/day supports mobility + independence
• Combine with resistance training for longevity
💡 No loading needed — just consistency.

3️⃣ The Takeaway
Creatine isn’t just for athletes — it’s for every age.
It fuels strength, cognition, and vitality through life’s stages.

👯‍♀️ Tag your workout partner — or your parents — this one’s for everyone staying strong.