Appelusa Functional Health & Wellness

Appelusa Functional Health & Wellness Appelusa McGlynn, FDNP | Functional Health Coach
Root-Cause Gut to Hormone Health Strategist
Virtual

Appelusa McGlynn, FDNP | Women’s Functional Health Coach
Guiding women through
•Fertility Prep 🌱
•Peri & Menopause 🌺
Root-cause Gut to Hormone health strategist

01/14/2026

Is it perimenopause… or is it candida?
Because sometimes it’s hormones. Sometimes it’s gut. And sometimes it’s both.

🦠 Candida overgrowth
Can produce irritating byproducts that may show up as brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sugar cravings—like your battery is drained and your focus disappears.

🌙 Perimenopause shifts
Fluctuating estrogen + progesterone can drive sleep disruption, anxiety, low mood, low energy, and memory/focus changes (even when you’re “doing all the right things”).

📍Why it’s confusing:
Both can look like brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, and sleep struggles.

So… what’s actually driving your symptoms?
🚫 Stop throwing spaghetti at the wall.
✅ Test, don’t guess.

🔬Test, don’t guess (this is what I look at):

➡️ Gut testing (GI-MAP/OAT): answers “Is this gut-driven?” → bloating, cravings, fatigue, brain fog

➡️ Hormone testing (DUTCH): answers “Is this hormone-driven?” → sleep issues, anxiety, low libido, mood swings

➡️ Nutrients + stress (Blood/HTMA): answers “What’s making it worse?” → inflammation, thyroid clues, burnout patterns

✨ Then comes the reset:
We use your results to create a phased plan:
calm inflammation → support digestion + microbiome → stabilize stress + hormones → replenish nutrients

💪That’s how you stop spinning your wheels and actually start feeling like you again.

👉 DM “LABS” and I’ll send my free LABS GUIDE the exact functional labs I use with clients to get them answers and results.

01/12/2026

Follow  for content that helps women in perimenopause ditch bloating, fatigue, and skin issues without more meds, cleanses, or restrictive diets.

Most doctors say: “Everything looks normal” or “It’s just aging.”

Most coaches tell you to cut carbs, go dairy/gluten-free, try this cleanse, or train harder.

This page is different — I focus on the root causes keeping perimenopausal women stuck: hormone imbalances, gut issues, mineral deficiencies, poor sleep, and stress.

I use personalized functional lab testing (gut, minerals, hormones) + simple, doable habits that actually fit your life.

No guesswork — just data-driven, root-cause strategies so your energy comes back, bloating calms down, skin clears, sleep and mood improves… and weight loss becomes a natural byproduct of getting healthy.

If you’re tired of feeling “off” despite trying supplements and plans that weren’t built for you, you’re in the right place.

📥Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below or send me a DM anytime, I love hearing from you 💙

01/06/2026

If you’re bloated & constipated in perimenopause, it’s usually once of these three things 👇

✅ Low stomach acid
✅ Dysbiosis / SIBO patterns
✅ Low minerals / High stress

KEY TAKEAWAY: more cardio won’t fix perimenopause bloat.
Hormone shifts can slow motility and alter bile + inflammation—so the body holds on, digestion drags, and the “belly” sticks around no matter how hard you push.

Tests I use to help my peri women:
🌟GI-MAP shows gut infection/overgrowth + inflammation markers.
🌟HTMA shows mineral depletion patterns tied to stress and gut function.
🌟DUTCH shows hormone metabolites + cortisol rhythm

Why this matters:
➡️ Low stomach acid: food sits, ferments, gas ensues

➡️ Dysbiosis/SIBO patterns: bloat, constipation, stubborn fat

➡️ Low minerals + high stress: low motility, poor bile flow

Comment “GUT” if you want my Gut & Hormone Reset guide and I’ll send it right to you!

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨
Enrollment for my Gut & Hormone Reset Program closes at MIDNIGHT January 4th! If you’re a perimenopausal w...
01/02/2026

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨
Enrollment for my Gut & Hormone Reset Program closes at MIDNIGHT January 4th!

If you’re a perimenopausal woman who:
👉 Gets more bloated as the day goes on
👉 Relies on coffee to get through the day
👉 Gets mood swings, hot flashes, or “feels off”
👉 Has tried elimination diets, supplements, or protocols that didn’t last

This is for you.

Because here’s the truth most women never hear:
Bloating isn’t a willpower issue or a “bad food” problem.

It’s a sign of poor digestion, microbial imbalance, and a nervous system stuck in stress — and guessing your way through it only keeps you stuck.

When you work with me, you don’t get another generic gut plan.

You get:
✅ Functional gut testing so we stop guessing
✅ A personalized digestion + mineral + hormone balancing protocol based on your data
✅ Strategic supplement support (no supplement graveyard)
✅ 1:1 coaching so you’re supported every step of the way

This is hands-on, data-driven, and designed to help your body feel safe with food again — not trapped in restriction or fear.

If you’re ready to eliminate bloating in perimenopause…
👉 DM me “READY” now
⏰ Doors close Sunday at MIDNIGHT

01/01/2026

If I had 90 days to eliminate chronic bloat in perimenopause WITHOUT elimination diets, here’s exactly what I’d do

Because here’s the truth no one is saying loudly enough:
Bloating isn’t just hormones — it’s hormones plus stress, digestion, and mineral depletion.

When chronic stress + under-digesting food happens, here’s what actually goes wrong:
👉🏻 Stomach acid drops, so food ferments instead of breaking down
👉🏻 Gut bacteria shift, increasing gas, bloating, and food reactions
👉🏻 Blood sugar becomes unstable, driving inflammation and cravings
👉🏻 Detox pathways slow, so hormones and toxins recirculate

This is why so many women cut foods, add probiotics, or do another cleanse — and still don’t get results.
They’re not addressing the root cause.

So what should you do instead?
✅ Regulate the nervous system so digestion can actually turn back on
✅ Support stomach acid, bile flow, and enzymes before removing foods
✅ Rebuild minerals, electrolytes that drive gut motility and energy
✅ Heal the gut lining so the immune system stops reacting 
✅ Test functional labs to see why your gut is reacting — not guess

Ready to take control?

Comment “READY” if you’re done guessing and want real answers to eliminate chronic bloating in perimenopause

Casey came to me complaining of:🔺Chronic constipation🔺Sleep issues🔺Stubborn weight gain🔺Chronic breakouts on her face🔺Ho...
12/31/2025

Casey came to me complaining of:

🔺Chronic constipation
🔺Sleep issues
🔺Stubborn weight gain
🔺Chronic breakouts on her face
🔺Hot flashes
🔺Low Libido
🔺Bloating

She had already tried, pharmaceutical, topical, doctors visits, facials, skin care, products, hormone replacement, exercising more, and nothing was helping.

Within 8 weeks on the Gut & Hormone Reset method she had:

✅ Regular bowel movements
✅ Quality sleep
✅ Had to buy smaller clothes
✅ 95% clearer skin
✅ no hot flashes
✅ Bloating gone

🥼 🧪📊Functional lab test showed s*x hormones below post menopausal range, causing hot flashes, low testosterone causing low libido, mineral imbalances, H. pylori, reducing stomach acid, bacterial overgrowth, causing gut inflammation and immune system activation, a parasite, and food sensitivities.

Once we removed the stressors supported her digestion and rebalanced her gut Microbiome
She saw vast improvements on her health all around!

If you’re tired of chasing symptom relief and managing pharmaceuticals that don’t seem to work, comment “RESET” and I’ll send you my Free Gut & Hormone Reset Guide 📤

I’m opening up space for 5 perimenopausal women who are done guessing and ready to finally feel like themselves again 💪C...
12/30/2025

I’m opening up space for 5 perimenopausal women who are done guessing and ready to finally feel like themselves again 💪

Comment “READY” if:
🔺You’re tired of feeling bloated, fatigued, or “off” even though you eat healthy
🔺Living on caffeine just to get through the day
🔺Feeling bloated no matter what you eat
🔺Snapping at your family because your mood changes are unpredictable
✅You’re ready to take charge of your health and finally feel like yourself again

…then this is your sign.

Inside my 3 phase process, we’ll uncover ✅what’s really draining your energy ✅rebalance your hormones
✅rebuild your foundation so you can feel calm, focused, and healthy again - in 120 days or less.

But I am only taking 5 women this round so I can keep things high touch and personalized.

Comment “READY” below if you’re ready to eliminate stubborn bloating, belly fat and fatigue, and double your energy by early 2026.

Applications close January 9th

12/30/2025

Follow  for content that helps women in perimenopause ditch fatigue, bloating, and belly fat— without more meds, cleanses, or restrictive diets.

Most doctors say: “Everything looks normal” or “It’s just aging.”
Most coaches tell you to cut carbs, go dairy/gluten-free, try this cleanse, or train harder.

This page is different — I focus on the root causes keeping perimenopausal women stuck: hormone imbalances, gut issues, mineral deficiencies, poor sleep, and stress.

I use personalized functional lab testing (gut, minerals, hormones) + simple, doable habits that actually fit your life.

No guesswork — just data-driven, root-cause strategies so your energy comes back, bloating calms down, skin clears, sleep and mood improves… and weight loss becomes a natural byproduct of getting healthy.

If you’re tired of feeling “off” despite trying supplements and plans that weren’t built for you, you’re in the right place.

📥Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below or send me a DM anytime, I love hearing from you 💙

12/27/2025

As a full time FDN-P, I don’t have time for feeling puffy and exhausted anymore. These are the things that made the biggest difference when I had bloating, skin issues, & fatigue. BONUS! They also keep belly fat in check in perimenopause ✅

1️⃣ I get natural sunlight and eat protein within an hour of waking to regulate cortisol & blood sugar.
2️⃣ I move every morning. Jogging moves lymph, yoga tones and strengthens, weights keep me strong and helps balance testosterone.
3️⃣ I practice breathwork and meditation to reduce tension and stress. Whether somatic breathwork or coherent breathwork, each type has mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits.
4️⃣ I sleep like my life depends on it! Our deep sleep mainly happens before midnight, so I am in bed to sleep by 10pm. This is where we detox, repair, and refresh.
5️⃣ I test, not guess at what my gut and hormones are doing so I know exactly how to support my body.

It’s not about being perfect at everything, it’s about discipline and self compassion.

I feel well because I chose daily habits that give me energy and vitality. No extremes—just stress regulation, steady blood sugar, deep sleep, and test don’t guess.

👉 DM “RESET” and I’ll send you my full Gut & Hormone Reset guide! 📖

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Poipu, HI

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+18186351995

Website

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MY BACKGROUND

For over 20 years I trained athletes and beginners alike as a USA Roller Sports figure coach, spawning regional and national champions. Prior to that I became a bronze medalist at the 2002 World Championships in Germany in the "Show" event. Living in Los Angeles, there isn't a shortage of entertainment opportunities for roller skaters. I have had the great pleasure to skate in, coach or choreograph countless music videos, commercials, TV shows and films. Most notably Chet Faker's "GOLD" music video with more than 200 million hits on YouTube, in HBO's SHARP OBJECTS and behind Katy Perry.

MY PERSONAL HEALING JOURNEY

After suffering a severe whiplash injury in 2015, I struggled to keep coaching and performing. Allopathic medicine wasn't helping. After numerous scans, injections, multiple forms of physical therapy, and even a nerve ablation, I turned to alternative medicine. I became Reiki certified so I could work on myself. I developed a home practice, I changed my thought patterns, and then I started to heal. I became certified in Reiki I and II, as a Biopulsar Biofeedback technician, and in Biofield Tuning. My road to recovery was long but yours doesn't have to be. I am now focused on bringing my awareness and knowledge of the body's electrical system and it's intelligent healing capabilities to all who cross my path with an interest to heal. Energy medicine isn't a quick fix. What drew me to alternative medicine is that conventional medicine tends towards symptom control where as holistic approaches focus on the root of the problem. While there will always be a need for conventional medicine, I believe we are starting to remember how to heal ourselves.