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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.

02/27/2026

Let’s talk about the gut–brain connection.

70–80% of your immune system lives in your gut. Most of your serotonin — your “calm” neurotransmitter — is made there too.

If your gut is inflamed or imbalanced, your mood and brain function can suffer.

Common disruptors:
• Bacterial or yeast overgrowth
• Food sensitivities (especially gluten and dairy)
• Chronic constipation or diarrhea
• Antibiotic use

For some, gluten can drive brain inflammation. Dairy contains casomorphin, a morphine-like protein that may affect mood in certain individuals.

Not everyone is sensitive — but some clearly are.

When the gut is irritated, mood often follows.

Your mood is not just “in your head.”
Often, it starts in your gut.

02/25/2026

Most people are told to manage symptoms.

Take something for the fatigue.
Avoid the foods that hurt your stomach.
Live with the inflammation.
“Give it time” after mold exposure.
“Push through” after COVID.

Root cause medicine asks a different question:

**Why is this happening in the first place?**

At Family Functional Medicine, Dr. Ingram looks deeper.
If you are exhausted, she asks what is driving it — hormones, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, immune burden, chronic infections, mold toxicity, post-viral inflammation.

If your stomach hurts when you eat, she looks at digestion, microbiome balance, food sensitivities, enzyme function, and inflammation — not just acid suppression.

If you feel chronically inflamed, she evaluates immune triggers, stress load, environmental toxins, blood sugar balance, and hidden contributors that keep the fire burning.

If you are recovering from mold exposure or struggling after COVID, she works to identify what is still dysregulating the system — so you can move toward true recovery, not just survival.

Root cause care is investigative. It is personalized. It is thorough.

And this is where Mary comes in.

Once Dr. Ingram identifies what needs to shift, Mary helps you implement those changes in real life — at a pace that fits your capacity. Whether it’s food, sleep, stress regulation, environmental changes, or daily routines, she helps you put the pieces together in a way that is sustainable.

Medical insight + practical lifestyle strategy.

Because healing rarely happens from a prescription alone.
It happens when the plan meets your everyday life.

If you are tired of managing symptoms and ready to understand your body more clearly, root cause medicine may be the next step.

02/05/2026

One of the biggest benefits of being a member of our practice is access to Open Office Hours.

You’ll hear from Dr. Ingram on topics like immune health, toxins, brain health, energy, and the deeper “why” behind symptoms.
And from me, you’ll learn practical lifestyle strategies—meal planning, daily rhythms, nervous system support, and simple habits that help the body’s healing process actually stick.

Different perspectives.
Shared goal: supporting your health in real, sustainable ways.

This is care that meets you where you are.

Today is - let’s talk about breast cancer!It’s probably no surprise to you that breast cancer is the most common cance...
02/04/2026

Today is - let’s talk about breast cancer!

It’s probably no surprise to you that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. In 2022, 2.3 million women were diagnosed, and 670,000 lost their lives. 💔

While genetics play a role in roughly 10% of cases (some estimates are as high as 25%), the majority of breast cancers are influenced by hormonal and environmental factors, including exposure to everyday environmental chemicals.

Research links numerous chemicals to breast cancer – and many of these are hiding in products we use daily, including:

❌Bisphenol A: Present in plastics, food can linings, and thermal paper receipts. BPA mimics estrogen in the body, potentially leading to hormonal imbalances. National Cancer Institute and The Institute of Medicine have stated that BPA is a significant risk factor for breast cancer.

❌Phthalates: Used to make plastics flexible and as a stabilizer for fragrance, phthalates are found in numerous products, including cosmetics, personal care items, and even some food packaging. They’re a well-established hormone disruptor linked to breast cancer.

❌ Pesticides: A number of pesticides commonly used in agriculture have been linked to breast cancer. They are primarily found as residues on non-organic produce.

❌ PFAS chemicals: PFOA & PFOS have been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. These have been mostly phased out, but we’re still exposed to through foods, water, and older non-stick cookware.

❌ Dioxins: These highly persistent legacy pollutants are byproducts of industrial activity. Animal foods like seafood, meat, and dairy are preliminary exposure sources.

Making small changes to your daily habits can help to minimize exposure to chemicals linked to breast (and other) cancers. These steps, coupled with good nutrition, exercise, stress management, and good sleep, can help stack the odds in our favor when it comes to cancers.

Let me know what questions you have in the comments!

❄️ Weather Update ❄️Due to icy road conditions, our clinic will be closed tomorrow (Monday, 2/2) to keep our patients an...
02/01/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Due to icy road conditions, our clinic will be closed tomorrow (Monday, 2/2) to keep our patients and team safe.
We are still answering messages remotely and will be monitoring the Patient Portal throughout the day for non-urgent needs.
Depending on road conditions, we may also remain closed tomorrow. Any updates will be shared here as soon as possible.
If you have an urgent or emergent medical concern, please seek care at your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Department.
Please stay safe and warm—we appreciate your understanding! 🤍

❄️ Weather Update ❄️Due to icy road conditions, our clinic will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/27) to keep our patients ...
01/27/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Due to icy road conditions, our clinic will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, 1/27) to keep our patients and team safe.

We are still answering messages remotely and will be monitoring the Patient Portal throughout the day for non-urgent needs.

Depending on road conditions, we may also remain closed tomorrow. Any updates will be shared here as soon as possible.

If you have an urgent or emergent medical concern, please seek care at your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Department.

Please stay safe and warm—we appreciate your understanding! 🤍

01/23/2026

Clear mind. Clear outlook.

Movement is one of the most underrated tools for mental clarity.
And it doesn’t have to be intense.

A short walk.
Stretching.
Stepping outside—even on a gloomy day.

Gentle movement helps circulate blood and oxygen to the brain and can shift you out of mental fog and into clearer thinking. Sitting in stillness all day often leads to stagnation, not rest.

Instead of asking “What should I do?” try asking:
✨ What kind of movement helps me feel clearer—not depleted?
✨ What feels realistic for me right now?

Small, consistent movement supports both your body and your mind.

Let’s talk about a lesser-known—but important—part of gut health.Most people know that the gut plays a central role in o...
01/22/2026

Let’s talk about a lesser-known—but important—part of gut health.

Most people know that the gut plays a central role in overall health. A healthy gut microbiome supports digestion, nutrient absorption, immune balance, and even brain health.

In fact, imbalances in gut health have been linked to a wide range of concerns, including:
• immune dysfunction
• autoimmune conditions
• skin issues
• hormone imbalances
• digestive disorders
• cardiovascular disease
• certain cancers
• and mental health challenges

But here’s an interesting piece that doesn’t get talked about enough:
your gut may also help protect you from environmental toxins.

Emerging research suggests that a diverse, healthy microbiome can influence how the body handles chemical exposures. Certain beneficial bacteria appear to bind or reduce absorption of toxins before they circulate through the body.

For example, animal studies have shown that specific Lactobacillus strains can reduce lead absorption. Other research involving Bifidobacterium breve and Lactobacillus casei suggests probiotics may help lessen the impact of dietary toxins like BPA.

The reality is that we’re all exposed to environmental chemicals every day. Minimizing exposure is always the first goal—but since avoidance isn’t perfect, supporting gut health is one way we can build resilience.

Simple ways to support a healthier gut:
• Eat a wide variety of whole foods, especially fiber-rich plants
• Include fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, or yogurt
• Stay well hydrated
• Prioritize quality sleep
• Manage stress
• Reduce excess sugar and highly processed foods

Gut health isn’t about perfection—it’s about giving your body the tools it needs to do its job well.

Which of these habits are you already working on?

References:
PMID: 18540113
PMID: 22684513

01/22/2026

Here’s the truth about energy that most people never hear.

Real energy doesn’t come from pushing harder or adding more caffeine.
It comes from fixing the foundations.

• Supporting mitochondria
• Balancing cortisol
• Stabilizing blood sugar
• Addressing chronic infections
• Reducing toxic load

When these systems work together, energy becomes steady, predictable, and resilient — not something you chase throughout the day.

Energy isn’t random. It’s biology.

We live in a world where environmental exposures are simply part of daily life.And while diet, sleep, stress, and moveme...
01/21/2026

We live in a world where environmental exposures are simply part of daily life.
And while diet, sleep, stress, and movement all matter for immune health, environmental chemicals are an often-missed piece of the puzzle.

In functional medicine, we look at how these exposures quietly affect the body over time—especially the immune system.

Here are a few ways environmental toxins can interfere with healthy immune function:

• Disrupted immune signaling
Some chemicals can interfere with how immune cells communicate, including cytokine signaling. When that messaging is off, the immune system may struggle to respond appropriately to infections.

❌ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Certain exposures can keep the immune system in a low-grade, activated state. Over time, this constant inflammatory signaling can weaken immune resilience and contribute to inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.

❌ 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Some toxins have been shown to blunt normal immune responses, which may lead to more frequent infections, slower healing, or a reduced response to vaccines.

❌ 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀
Environmental factors play a significant role in conditions like asthma, allergies, and autoimmunity—especially in people who are already genetically or metabolically vulnerable.

❌ 𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Many chemicals affect the balance of gut bacteria, and since the gut plays a central role in immune regulation, dysbiosis can ripple outward into inflammation and immune dysfunction.

This is why I talk so often about environmental exposures—not to create fear, but to increase awareness and support the body’s natural detoxification and immune balance.

Your immune system isn’t failing—it’s often responding to a world that places more demand on it than ever before.

References:
PMID: 27044635

01/20/2026

If you’re doing everything right and still feel drained, toxins may be involved.

Mold toxins, plastics, pesticides, and heavy metals can overwhelm detox pathways and directly stress the mitochondria.
When detox systems are overloaded, energy production slows — and no amount of caffeine can fix that.

Your mitochondria can’t make energy if they’re busy fighting toxins.

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https://familyfunctionalmedicine.podia.c

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About Dr. Ingram

Ami Ingram, MD, is licensed to practice Medicine in North Carolina and Texas. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from North Carolina State University and her medical degree from Brody – East Carolina University School of medicine in Greenville, N.C.

Dr. Ingram spent several years working in a family practice, as well as in obstetrics. She kept noticing that many of the prescriptions she wrote included side effects that often required additionalprescriptions for her patients. This created further side effects.

What was the root cause of their illness, she wondered. Was it possible to get upstream from their malady? Dr. Ingram's research soon took her to the relationship between the body's organs alongside the overlay of genetics, nutrition and lifestyle.

Through courses offered through the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), North Carolina Integrative Medicine Society (NCIMS) and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Ingram has developed a multi-faceted, natural approach to treat both existing conditions and get ahead of challenges that may present later in life.