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Drawing from natural and holistic therapies alongside conventional medical training and genetic testing, Dr. Ingram works with patients to delay, lessen or altogether prevent many chronic conditions.

We’ve been told for decades that weight management is all about “calories in vs. calories out.” But what if I told you t...
05/28/2026

We’ve been told for decades that weight management is all about “calories in vs. calories out.” But what if I told you that certain chemicals in our environment may be tipping the scale… literally?

Enter: obesogens: a class of chemicals that can disrupt our hormones, alter metabolism, increase the number or size of fat cells, and even influence appetite regulation. 😬

YES, diet and exercise matter a lot, but it’s not just about willpower or workout routines. More and more research is showing that environmental factors, including chemical exposures, play a huge role in how our bodies store and manage fat.

Some of the most common products we all use every day contain known or suspected obesogens:

🔹 BPA: found in some plastics, food cans, and thermal receipts
🔹 Phthalates: used in soft plastics, fragrance mixtures, personal care products, and some food packaging
🔹 PFAS: found in non-stick pans, water & stain-repellent textiles, drinking water
🔹 Flame retardants: used in upholstered furniture, mattresses, and electronics

And all of these can be found in house dust 💨

The good news? You CAN reduce your exposure. Small shifts like avoiding plastic food containers, filtering your water, and choosing fragrance-free products can make a meaningful difference over time.

These changes won’t mean that you’ll suddenly drop excess weight, but lowering your exposure to obesogens can help support your long-term health goals. 🌱

Have you come across the term “obesogens” before? Let me know if this is new to you or if you want to dive deeper into any of these chemicals! 👇

References: PMID: 35395240, PMID: 33449914

05/28/2026

Lyme and vector-borne illnesses can impact far more than one area of health. Root cause medicine focuses on understanding the bigger picture and supporting the body as a connected system.

🧠Did you know that over half of Americans alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as young children, and it’s...
05/24/2026

🧠Did you know that over half of Americans alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as young children, and it’s likely impacted their brain development?

For decades, lead was everywhere: in our gasoline, paint, water pipes, and even toys. While we knew about some of the harms from lead as far back as 400 BC, it wasn’t until the 1970s that we began to regulate lead emissions and use.

As we learned more about lead, we discovered that even tiny amounts of lead are dangerous, especially for developing brains. The blood lead reference value (BLRV) that was once considered “safe” was 60 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) in the 1960s, then it dropped to 10 in the 1990s, then 5, and as of 2021, it’s 3.5 µg/dL. 📉

🚫 As we now know, there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood.

According to a 2022 study in PNAS, early childhood lead exposure has caused a loss of 824 million IQ points across the US population, as of 2015!

👵🏽👴🏻 Americans born between 1950 and 1980 were hit hardest, with nearly universal elevated blood lead levels (BLL) and average IQ losses as high as 5.9 points per person.

On an individual level, losing a few points isn’t too big of a deal, but even a small drop in average IQ across a whole population means fewer people at the top (like scientists and doctors), more people struggling at the bottom, and big impacts on education, jobs, and the economy. What seems small for one person adds up to a huge shift when it happens to millions.

And children are still being exposed, thankfully in lower amounts, but those amounts still matter. Millions of kids in the US have had lead in their blood that is above the current safety threshold. 😪

The best ways to lower lead exposure on an individual level include:
✅Regularly cleaning & dusting your home
✅Filtering drinking water
✅Eat a diet rich in Vitamin C, calcium, and iron, which can minimize lead absorption

We also need to advocate for stricter regulations on polluting industries that still pump lead into our environment! Gimme a ✊if you agree!

References: PMID: 35254913

05/22/2026

Support during a healing journey doesn’t always look dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:
🤝 one encouraging friend
🥗 a spouse helping with meals
🚶 a walking partner
🙏 a church or faith community
❤️ a health coach
👂 or simply someone who listens without judgment

There are different types of support:

emotional support
practical support
informational support
community support

Sometimes healing becomes easier when someone says:

“I hear you.”
“I see you.”
“You’re not alone.”
“Keep going.”

We’ve even seen meaningful connections happen during our Open Office Hours—people connecting through shared experiences and learning from others walking a similar path.

Healing was never meant to happen alone.

05/20/2026

“One striking statistic from that report is that the mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to smoking up to 15 ci******es a day.”

Think about that for a moment.

Many people work incredibly hard to improve their health—changing their diet, exercising, quitting smoking, taking supplements, trying to heal—while at the same time quietly feeling isolated or disconnected.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on loneliness and isolation reports that approximately 1 in 2 adults in America experience loneliness.

Researchers have linked chronic loneliness and isolation with increased risk of:

▪️heart disease
▪️stroke
▪️anxiety and depression
▪️dementia
▪️weakened immune function
▪️premature death

Healing is not just physical.
Connection matters too.

Sometimes support starts with:
• one conversation
• one friend
• one community
• one person willing to listen

Healing was never meant to happen alone.

Mornings matter more than most people realize.☀️ FIRST LIGHTGetting outside within the first hour of waking helps suppor...
05/19/2026

Mornings matter more than most people realize.

☀️ FIRST LIGHT
Getting outside within the first hour of waking helps support your circadian rhythm, energy, hormones, mood, and sleep later that night.

🧠 MINDSET
Healing starts in the mind, too. Your body is always listening to the messages you repeat daily.
Instead of “I’m stuck,” try:
“I am supporting my body one choice at a time.”

🥗 MEALS
Balanced blood sugar can change everything.
Think:
✔️ Protein
✔️ Fiber-rich vegetables
✔️ Healthy fats
✔️ Smart starches in the right balance

Simple morning habits can create momentum for the rest of the day. One step at a time.

05/18/2026

Screen time may be affecting more than your eyes — it can impact your sleep, hydration, and circadian rhythm too.

Recently, Dr. Gropper of Chapel Hill Eyecare spoke at our Open Office Hours about how prolonged screen exposure may reduce blinking, contribute to dry eyes, and disrupt melatonin and cortisol balance — especially at night.

Some practical strategies discussed included:
• Reducing screen exposure after 8 PM
• Supporting healthy nighttime light habits
• Using the 20-20-20 rule during screen time
• Prioritizing evening routines that support restful sleep

Small daily habits can make a meaningful difference for both eye health and overall wellness.

Watch this whole talk with Dr. Gropper, Functional Optometrist on our page Laurel Gropper

05/13/2026

Macular degeneration is rising — and lifestyle may play a bigger role than many realize.

In one of our recent Open Office Hours included with membership, guest speaker Dr. Gropper, optometrist from Chapel Hill Eye Associates, shared insights on how oxidative stress, inflammation, nutrition, sleep, movement, and environmental toxins can influence long-term eye health.

Supporting the body with antioxidant-rich foods, clean hydration, quality sleep, and healthy daily habits may help protect and stabilize vision as we age.

Eye health is deeply connected to whole-body health.

Chapel Hill Eyecare Laurel Gropper

Many people are trying to “think” their way out of stress…When the body is actually what needs support.Your nervous syst...
05/10/2026

Many people are trying to “think” their way out of stress…
When the body is actually what needs support.

Your nervous system plays a central role in how you experience mental health.

If you’re constantly in a state of urgency or overwhelm, your body doesn’t feel safe—and your mind follows.

The goal isn’t to eliminate stress completely.
It’s to build the ability to return to calm.

Start with small, consistent practices:
Stepping outside
Slowing your breath
Creating moments of stillness

These aren’t luxuries—they’re inputs your body needs.

This month, shift the question from
“What’s wrong with me?”
to
“What does my body need right now?”

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7-C Corporate Center Court
Greensboro, NC
27408

Telephone

+13363656010

Website

https://familyfunctionalmedicine.podia.c

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