Advanced Rehab and Medical - Functional Medicine

08/26/2025

If you find yourself dragging through the day 😩 even after a full night's sleep 💤, your body might be asking for more protein.

Protein helps stabilize blood sugar, supports neurotransmitter production (think focus 🧠 and motivation), and fuels your body's repair systems — especially when stress or inflammation are running the show.

Here are a few high-protein snack ideas to help keep your energy up ⚡ (and your hormones happy 💃):

🥚 Hard-boiled eggs + a sprinkle of sea salt

🌱 Roasted chickpeas or sprouted pumpkin seeds

🐟 Wild salmon jerky or sardines with lemon

🥤 Protein smoothie with collagen, nut butter, and berries

🥬 Turkey or chicken lettuce wraps with avocado

Pro tip: Aim for 10–20g of protein in your snack if fatigue or blood sugar crashes are your norm.

08/25/2025

If your only health metric is the number on the scale ⚖️… you’re missing the bigger picture. Changes show up in how you feel before they ever show up in your weight.

Instead of obsessing over the scale, start tracking the markers that really matter:

✨ Energy levels – Are you waking up refreshed 🌅 or hitting snooze three times?
🥗 Digestion – Are you bloated after meals? Going daily? Feeling gassy or heavy?
💤 Sleep quality – Are you falling asleep easily and staying asleep through the night?
🧠 Mood + mental clarity – Are you calm, focused, and emotionally steady, or riding a rollercoaster 🎢?

These signs tell you if your hormones, blood sugar, nervous system, and gut are actually balancing with the changes you’re making. They reflect the function behind the symptoms, long before the scale changes.

08/24/2025

08/24/2025

If prioritizing your own health feels wrong or selfish, it often traces back to early patterns, like only feeling valued when you're helpful or agreeable.

You’re not alone. Many women I work with have spent years being the reliable helper, the strong one, the one who shows up for everyone else.

But somewhere along the way, their own needs got pushed aside — until exhaustion, brain fog, or health struggles forced them to notice.

This often shows up as:
✨ Running on empty but still saying “yes”
✨ Feeling guilty for resting or slowing down
✨ Wondering why no amount of coffee, willpower, or “positive thinking” fixes the fatigue

Here’s the truth: your body doesn’t need you to power through. It needs healing, nourishment, and support so you can feel whole again.

Functional medicine helps uncover what your body is really asking for — from hormones to thyroid to nutrients — so you can restore your energy and model a healthier way of living for the people who look up to you. 💜

You’re not more lovable because you’re worn out. You’re more powerful when you’re well. 🌿

08/22/2025

This webinar is for women who feel overlooked by the medical system and suspect something deeper is affecting their health.

If you’re tired of quick fixes, want to uncover the root cause of your symptoms, and are ready for a clear plan that actually works, this is for you.

Click here to learn more and register
👉 https://advanced-functional-medicine.webinargeek.com/autoimmunity-webinar

08/21/2025

Too many people spend hours researching their symptoms, bouncing between specialists, or being told "your labs are normal" - all while their body keeps signaling that something isn't right.

If you've ever felt dismissed, rushed, or told it's "just stress" ... you're not alone. And it's not all in your head.

We believe symptoms are messages, not mistakes. Your body is incredibly wise, it just needs someone who knows how to listen. You deserve care that doesn't just name your diagnosis, but asks why it's happening in the first place.

If you're ready to be heard, seen, and supported, not just managed, let's start with a conversation.
👉Free 15 minute Reclaim My Life Call (in person or over Zoom)
https://731heal.com/book-now

08/21/2025

"Please stop ignoring the bloat... I'm not just being dramatic.🙄"
"That 3 PM crash isn't normal, btw. 😵‍💫"
"Thanks for the water... but I also need minerals. 💧✨"
"That 'random' rash? It's not that random."
"I'm doing my best with what you're giving me... but can we level up? 🚀"

Your body is always talking to you—through symptoms, cravings, energy dips, mood shifts, and skin changes. But we’ve been taught to dismiss, silence, or normalize these messages.

Fatigue, brain fog, acne, bloating, period issues, and "mystery" symptoms are often the body’s way of saying:
👉 "Hey, something’s off—can you help me out?"

So, what’s the last thing your body tried to tell you? 💭

06/25/2025

Did you know that beets are a powerhouse food for supporting your body's natural detoxification systems? 💪🧃

Rich in betaine, beets help fuel methylation – a biochemical process essential for DNA repair 🧬, neurotransmitter production 🧠, and detoxifying hormones 💃 and environmental toxins 🧼.

If methylation is sluggish (think: MTHFR gene variants 🧪, chronic fatigue 😩, poor stress tolerance 😤), beets can be a gentle, food-based way to help restore balance ⚖️.

They also boost nitric oxide production thanks to their natural nitrate content 💥. Nitric oxide helps dilate blood vessels 🩸, improve oxygen delivery 💨, and support healthy circulation 🫀—all of which enhance your body's ability to transport nutrients 🍎 and eliminate waste efficiently 🚽.

Beets also support liver health 🧃🧫. Their compounds stimulate bile flow 🌊 and help the liver process and excrete toxins. They even support phase 2 detoxification 🔄—the critical step where toxins are made water-soluble for removal.

Whether roasted 🔥, steamed 🍽️, or blended into a smoothie 🥤, one cup of cooked beets a few times a week can be a simple and powerful way to nourish your detox pathways from the inside out ✨.

06/20/2025

Ever feel foggy, bloated, or headachy after drinking wine 🍷, eating garlic 🧄, or high-sulfur foods like eggs 🥚 or cruciferous veggies 🥦?

You might be low in molybdenum – a trace mineral that plays a quiet but crucial role in your body's detoxification pathways 🔄🧪.

Molybdenum acts as a cofactor for key enzymes that break down sulfites 🧂, compounds naturally found in wine, dried fruit 🍇, and some preserved foods.
If your body doesn't clear sulfites well, you might experience symptoms like flushing 🥵, congestion 🤧, fatigue 😴, or brain fog 🌫️.

But that’s not all – it also helps support phase I liver detox 🧃, the initial step in converting toxins into a form your body can safely eliminate 🚽.
And it's essential in the sulfur metabolism cycle 🔁, helping your body properly process and recycle sulfur-containing amino acids 🧬.

Low molybdenum levels may contribute to:

❇️Food sensitivities to wine, garlic, or onions 🍷🧄🧅
❇️Poor tolerance to high-sulfur supplements like glutathione or NAC 💊
❇️Headaches 🤯, histamine reactions 🌡️, or brain fog after meals 🥴

If you're reacting to healthy foods or detox supplements, molybdenum might be the missing link 🧩✨

06/19/2025

You can have "normal labs"... and still feel exhausted 😴
You can be told you're "fine"... while dealing with brain fog, bloating, mood swings, or sleep issues 🧠💨🥴😵‍💫

But you don't need a diagnosis to deserve support 💛

Optimal health means your body is functioning well – your energy is stable ⚡, your digestion is smooth 🥗, your hormones are in rhythm 🔄, your mind is clear 🌤️, and your immune system is resilient 🛡️
You don't have to wait until something breaks to start paying attention 🚫🛑

Ask yourself:
☀️ Do I feel rested when I wake up?
🧘‍♀️ Do I have steady energy and focus throughout the day?
🌙 Do I feel in sync with my cycle, appetite, and mood?
🏡 Do I feel at home in my body?

If not, you don't need to wait for things to get worse.

You DESERVE to feel like yourself again. We get to the root of your symptoms so you can finally feel steady, clear, and fully present in your own life. 💪💫
👉Book a free Reclaim MY Life call!
1-888-907-5717
731heal.com

06/18/2025

Creamy, herby, and gut-loving, this Green Goddess Pasta packs phytonutrients, healthy fats, and fresh flavor in every bite.

Ingredients
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, chopped
5 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
Kosher salt
5 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh tarragon
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup heavy cream
12 ounces short pasta
Ricotta cheese, to serve

Directions
Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the shallot and garlic. Cook until the shallot is soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted down, about 5 minutes more.
In a blender, add the shallot-spinach mixture, the tarragon, basil, chives, heavy cream and 1/2 cup olive oil. Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the side of the blender as needed. Season to taste with salt.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta, then return it to the pot. Stir in the sauce, adding pasta water as needed to coat the pasta. Serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.purewow.com/recipes/green-goddess-pasta

06/17/2025

Tired of feeling drained, anxious, or out of sync with your body? 😩💭💤
These are the wellness practices to bring you back into balance and finish 2025 off as your healthiest self 🌿✨

Hydrate with filtered water 💧
Eat whole, colorful, anti-inflammatory foods 🥦🌈
Dry brush or sauna to support detox 🧖‍♀️🔥
Strength train 2–3x/week 🏋️‍♀️💪
Get 7–9 hours of quality sleep 😴🛏️
Breathe, meditate, or journal daily 🌬️🧘‍♀️📓
Supplement with D, magnesium, probiotics, omega-3s 💊🧠
Add fermented foods and enzymes for gut support 🥒🧫
Eat within a 10–12 hour window ⏰🍽️
Switch to low-toxin cleaners + ditch plastics 🧼🚫🧴