Aniron Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry

05/01/2026

Your night routine matters more than you think

Sleep isn’t just “rest.” It’s when your body actively repairs, regulates, and resets.

When your sleep is off, everything else starts to follow:
• Hormones become dysregulated
• Blood sugar becomes harder to control
• Mood and anxiety worsen
• Focus and memory decline
• Inflammation increases

A consistent night routine signals safety to your nervous system and tells your body it’s time to shift into recovery mode.

This is especially important if you’re struggling with:
• Anxiety or racing thoughts
• Fatigue despite “sleeping”
• Hormone imbalances
• ADHD symptoms
• Burnout or chronic stress

Small habits done consistently at night can make a bigger impact than most supplements.

You don’t need a perfect routine—you need a consistent one.

Start simple. Stay consistent. Let your body do the rest.

05/01/2026

Enjoy this high-protein blueberry crumble

This is one of those recipes that feels like a treat—but actually supports your body.

Balanced blood sugar, added protein, and real ingredients that won’t leave you crashing after.

Why I love it:
• Supports stable blood sugar
• Higher protein than traditional desserts
• No refined sugar spikes
• Simple, nourishing ingredients

Perfect for:
Breakfast, snack, or a healthier dessert option

When you’re working on metabolic health, hormones, or even mood—what you eat matters more than most people realize.

You don’t have to eliminate foods you enjoy. You just need to upgrade them.

If you try it, let me know what you think

05/01/2026

Is your liver feeling sluggish?

Your liver plays a central role in detoxification, hormone balance, metabolism, and even mental health. When it’s not functioning optimally, your body often gives subtle (and not so subtle) signals.

Common signs may include:
• Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
• Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
• Headaches
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Skin breakouts or rashes
• Bad breath
• Mood changes like anxiety or depression

These symptoms are often treated in isolation, but rarely is the root cause explored.

A sluggish liver doesn’t mean your liver is failing—it means it may be overwhelmed.

This can be influenced by:
• Nutrition
• Toxin exposure
• Gut health
• Hormone imbalances
• Genetics
• Chronic stress

In functional and integrative medicine, we look deeper—using labs and a comprehensive approach to understand why your body is struggling and how to support it properly.

You don’t have to keep guessing.

In-person & virtual visits available
Learn more at anironfmip.com

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

04/21/2026

Today I signed up to get specialized training to help diagnose autism.

For me, this is personal and professional. My 3-year-old grandchild has autism, and my husband was only diagnosed a few years ago.

Finding someone to properly assess my husband was difficult, and we paid a lot of out of pocket because insurance didn’t cover it, and even then, no treatment guidance was included.

That experience shouldn’t be the norm.

My goal is to offer comprehensive care, where assessment is not just a diagnosis, but the beginning of a treatment plan. Not defaulting to antipsychotics as the primary approach, but incorporating Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry to look deeper.

I often see posts about limited options and heavy reliance on medications with significant side effects. But what about metabolic health, inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, and genetic factors that influence how neurotransmitters function?

There is more we can do.

I take a holistic approach with my own family, and I’m committed to bringing that same level of care to others.

Aniron Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry

04/11/2026

ADHD in girls does not always look like the stereotype.

It can show up as daydreaming, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional sensitivity, trouble starting tasks, or feeling overwhelmed while still trying to “hold it together.”

Because of that, many girls are overlooked or misdiagnosed.

I offer comprehensive ADHD evaluations and personalized treatment that go beyond a simple checklist. My approach may include objective testing, symptom assessment, and when appropriate, labs, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle support, and medication management.

If your daughter is struggling with focus, emotions, school demands, or daily functioning, it may be time to look deeper.

Learn more
Aniron Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry

04/10/2026

Why do some medications work for others. . . but not for you?

Because your body is not the “average patient.”

Genetic testing (pharmacogenomics) helps us understand:

• How fast or slow your body breaks down medications
• Whether you’re more likely to have side effects
• Which medications may be more effective for you

Tests like Genomind analyze multiple genes involved in medication metabolism and brain response pathways, helping guide treatment decisions across 100+ medications. This applies to any type of medications not just psychotics. 

This is especially helpful if you’ve:
– Tried multiple medications without success
– Had side effects
– Feel like nothing is working

Cost:
$599 self-pay directly
$399 when ordered through a provider (insurance may apply).

https://anironfmip.com/genetic-testing-mental-health-medications/

Aniron Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry

Pharmacogenetic genetic testing in Utah, Genomind, GeneSight, MTHFR COMT, mental health, treatment-resistant depression, medication management

04/09/2026

April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day.

At some point, most of us know—or will know—someone on the autism spectrum.

We’ve made real progress in screening and diagnosis. We now have better tools than ever to identify autism early and more accurately.

But when it comes to treatment, things are still limited.

There are no medications that treat the core features of autism. Most conventional options—like antipsychotics—are used to manage symptoms such as irritability or aggression, not the underlying condition.

That’s where a more comprehensive approach matters.

In Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry, we look beyond symptom control and ask:
What’s driving this for this individual?

For example:
• Folinic acid (leucovorin) has emerging evidence in some children, especially those with folate pathway issues
• L-methylfolate (Deplin) supports methylation and neurotransmitter production
• Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) may help with inflammation and immune modulation, irritability.
• Lithium orotate (or carbonate low-dose) has shown to be good for neuroprotection and mood regulation

We can also look at:
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Inflammation
• Gut health
• Genetics and metabolism

This is not a one-size-fits-all condition—and treatment shouldn’t be either.

There is so much more we can do.

I’m currently expanding my training in autism assessment coming soon.

If you’re looking for a more personalized, root-cause approach to autism care, this is the direction I practice.

Not medical advice—sharing information.

This page also features someone very special to me—my grandson, Dallas, who has autism. He is part of the reason I’m so passionate about improving how we understand and care for individuals on the spectrum.

Autism spectrum disorder treatment in Utah for all ages with Functional Medicine and Integrative Psychiatry for a Holistic approach.