Jessica NP Functional Medicine & Wellness

09/01/2025

🩸 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month 🩸

Every 3 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer- leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. These are not rare diseases, and yet so many still go unheard and unsupported.

This month, we honor the fighters, remember those we've lost, and stand with the survivors. ❤️

Whether it’s through a donation, joining the bone marrow registry, or simply spreading awareness, every action makes a difference.

Let’s use our voices to support research, improve treatments, and give hope to those affected.

06/16/2025

🌻 Summer is HERE! So are those pesky critters we all loathe! TICKS!

🦠 Could It Be Lyme? Don’t Ignore the Signs! 🌿

Fatigue that won’t go away? Brain fog, joint pain, strange rashes, or flu-like symptoms? These could be early signs of Lyme disease, and it often goes undiagnosed.

But here’s the good news:
There ARE holistic ways to support your body through current or past Lyme infection…

🌱 Natural support options include:
✅ Anti-inflammatory nutrition
✅ Herbal antimicrobials
✅ Detox support for liver & lymph
✅ Red light therapy for inflammation & immune boost
✅ Gut healing + immune strengthening protocols

💚 Healing from Lyme is possible with the right support and a whole-body approach.

06/04/2025

🌿Feeling tired, gaining weight, craving sugar but your labs are “normal”?
It might be insulin resistance, and it often starts long before blood sugar shows up as a problem on standard tests, like your A1C.

Insulin resistance can silently cause:

🌀 Belly fat that won’t budge
😴 Afternoon crashes
🍞 Intense carb cravings
📉 Hormonal imbalances
🧠 Brain fog

The good news? It’s reversible with the right support.

I can help you uncover the hidden root causes, rebalance your metabolism, and feel like yourself again.

Give us a call today to set up your appointment with me at 618.944.0103

05/27/2025

🕊️Your Gut Might Be Talking, are You Listening?
If you're dealing with bloating, brain fog, fatigue, skin breakouts, or just feel "off,” your gut may be trying to tell you something. The GI-MAP test is like a detailed report card for your GI system.

With just a simple stool sample, this test can uncover hidden infections, imbalances, and inflammation that might be behind your symptoms.

🪷Why Would I Need This Test?
Your gut health affects a lot more than just digestion! If you're experiencing any of the following, we may recommend you have this testing done.
•Bloating, gas, or stomach pain
•Diarrhea or constipation
•Food sensitivities or intolerances
•Skin issues (like acne, eczema)
•Fatigue or brain fog
•Autoimmune or thyroid issues
•Mood problems like anxiety or depression

🍃What Does the GI-MAP Look For?
1. Bad bugs (pathogens)
Harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or worms that can make you sick.
2. Too much or too little of certain microbes
Even some “normal” bacteria or yeast can cause problems if they’re out of balance.
3. Helpful bacteria
Good microbes that help with digestion, immunity, and keeping your gut healthy.
4. Inflammation and digestion
The test checks markers to see if your gut is inflamed or not digesting food properly.

🧪How is the Test Done?
1. You collect a small stool (p**p) sample at home using Diagnostic Solutions GI Map testing kit.
2. You send it to the lab in the provided container.
3. Results are sent to us in about 1-2 weeks.

🪴What Happens After?
I will review the results with you and if something seems off we will come up with an effective game plan to get you feeling better! Such as:
•Diet changes
•Probiotics or herbs to kill bad bugs
•Supplements to reduce inflammation or help digestion
•Treatments to balance your gut bacteria

🌿Let's get your gut healthy, so everything else feels better too!
Contact us at 618.944.0103 for your next appointment

05/24/2025

🍃Hot flashes, mood swings, and mystery symptoms?
~Welcome to perimenopause~
The rollercoaster ride no one warned you about!
Let’s talk about what’s really going on and how to ride it out with power and grace.🕊️

05/16/2025