Dr. Amanda Morelli, ND

04/11/2024

San Diego Photo Dump 🌊☕️☀️🤍

SD is one of my favorite places in California 🥰

The Details:
☕️ Vanilla Bean Lattes from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - delicious coffee!
🌊 Sunset Cliffs Cove - a nice walk along the coast!
🌴 Coronado Island - so calming and peaceful
🥙 Chicken Avocado Spinach Wrap from Fresheria - so yummy and fresh ingredients
🌳 Balboa Park - so many different things to see here!
⛰️ Torrey Pines State Reserve - amazing views for a hike!
🍵 Matcha Latte from Adore Coffee House - can’t go wrong with a good matcha
🏝️ La Jolla Shores - shops and beach

03/07/2024

There are many different types of probiotic strains and it can be overwhelming when deciding which probiotic to take! ‼️

Probiotics contain live beneficial bacteria and can be helpful for both diarrhea and constipation management. Probiotics support the gastrointestinal microbiome and bowel regularity. 💩

Generally, a multi strain probiotic can be used in both cases 🦠 however, there are some specific strains for each case!

Probiotics for Diarrhea
✨Saccharomyces boulardii
✨Lactobacillus rhamnosus
✨Lactobacillus acidophilus
✨Lactobacillus plantarum

Probiotics for Constipation
✨Bifidobacterium lactis
✨Bifidobacterium infanti
✨Lactobacillus casei Shirota

Follow .morelli to learn how to improve your gut health 🙌

02/08/2024

Did you know there are 3 main ways to test your cortisol!

🩸Blood
🟡 Urine
👅 Saliva

These tests provide an understanding of your cortisol levels at different points throughout the day.

This can be helpful for treating fatigue 🥱, weight gain💥, low mood 😔, insulin resistance🧁, sugar cravings 🍫 & more!

Cortisol testing gives us an understanding of your cortisol levels and how we can make a proper treatment plan based on your results! 🙌

We offer all 3 cortisol tests ✨ leave us a comment if you have any questions!

01/28/2024

Do you feel exhausted, burnt out and craving salty foods? 😩 Your cortisol may be low!

Cortisol is a hormone known as our “stress response” hormone. Cortisol plays an important role in our sleep-wake cycle, regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, and regulating our metabolism.

It only becomes a problem when cortisol levels are imbalanced. This can happen due to chronic stress - your salivary or blood cortisol levels can be low or sub-optimal. ‼️ Note - this is not to be confused with the medical condition “Adrenal Insufficiency/Addison’s Disease” when the body does not produce enough cortisol ‼️

To improve your cortisol levels you want to focus on gentle movement, grounding herbs and hydration. This will support your adrenal glands (the glands that produce cortisol) and improve your energy. 🫶

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01/26/2024

Are you feeling burnt out, irritable and craving sweets? 😩 Chances are your cortisol may be high.

Cortisol is a hormone known as our “stress response” hormone. Cortisol plays an important role in our sleep-wake cycle, regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, and regulating our metabolism.

It only becomes a problem when cortisol levels are imbalanced ‼️ High cortisol levels can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain, insomnia and fatigue.

To help reduce high cortisol you want to focus on movement, herbs and nutrition that are grounding and nourshing. This will support your adrenal glands (the glands that produce cortisol) and calm down your nervous system. 🫶

If you want to get to the root cause of your hormone issues let’s get you booked in for an intro call 🙌 call us at 916-298-6268 or book online 💻 link in my bio! .morelli

12/31/2023

3 SIMPLE & effective tips to reduce bloating 🙌

Try these 3 tips if you experience bloating after you eat food!

1. Space out your meals ⏰

2. Try digestive bitters 🌿

3. Chew your food thoroughly 😬

These tips all support digestion which leads to less bloating and gas & a happy tummy! 🥰

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12/17/2023

New FREE recipe e-book! 🙌

I created a gut healthy breakfasts e-book that contains two of my favorite recipes!

🫐 blueberry overnight oats 🫐
💚 tropical green smoothie 💚

You can download your free copy here https://www.dramandand.com/breakfast-recipes

I hope you enjoy them 🫶 thank you for being a part of this community!

12/03/2023

✨ GUT HEALTH TESTS GUIDE ✨

Use this guide to help you understand what types of tests you can do to investigate your gut issues! 🤩

Note that you don't need to do all of these tests and there are others that I have not listed!

This is meant to be a resource to help guide you on your gut healing journey 🥰

If you are interested in working on your gut health send me a DM! I'm accepting new patients virtually in California & Ontario 🌿 .nd

08/29/2022

Why is protein so important?
-It helps balance blood sugar levels and prevents you from getting "hangry"
-It supports hormone health
-It is important for muscle, skin and hair development

✨4 tips to add more protein to your breakfast✨

Tip 1 - Swap your usual oatmeal for quinoa "oatmeal"

Tip 2 - Add collagen powder to your smoothie, coffee, yogurt or any drink!

Tip 3 - Use h**p hearts on top of avocado toast, peanut butter, yogurt bowl or in a smoothie.

Tip 4 - Add beans to scrambled eggs and omelettes, or make a breakfast burrito.

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08/03/2022

New Video! Everything that I ate in a day! If you want to see more of these videos let me know :)

https://youtu.be/rHC2o6ETmKw

Hi friends! These are my go-to meals when I don't have much time to cook and need something quick & easy! Another What I Ate video: https://youtu.be/d67RHQ-g...

07/27/2022

A work day in my life! Clinic tour, lab tests and supplements! Check out my new YouTube video ☺️


https://youtu.be/go2IHirPI4U

Hi! This vlog shows you what a typical day looks like when I am at the clinic! Including:- Explaining to you the tests that I use- Showing you what an acupun...

07/21/2022

New Recipe Video! These energy bites are one of my favourite snacks! Let me know if you try them ☺️



https://youtu.be/fCEDT9D6IkA

I love this healthy snack because it is...✨ Easy to make - you only need 5 ingredients & a food processor/blender✨ Meal prep friendly - double the recipe & f...

07/14/2022

Do you hate getting sick on vacation? If you said "yes!" then this video is for you! 🙌

I'm sharing my 5 favourite supplements that you should take when travelling! Supplements for boosting your immune system, preventing jet lag, fighting off food poisoning & more!



https://youtu.be/IAUOHw5W1AY

Do you hate getting sick on vacation? If you said "yes!" then this video is for you! 🙌I'm sharing my 5 favourite supplements that you should take when trave...

06/08/2022

A day in my life! Coffee date with friends, working as an ND, and grocery haul! 🥰 check out my recent video to see what I’ve been up to lately!

What are your favourite meals to make for dinner? Let me know in the comments below. Let's share suggestions!A day in my life as a naturopathic doctor! On th...

06/01/2022

Everything that I ate over the May 2-4 long weekend!


https://youtu.be/d67RHQ-gM94

Do you prefer a sweet 🥞 or savoury 🍳 breakfast? Let me know in the comments below!This is everything that I ate over the May 24 long weekend! Follow along ...

05/25/2022

New Recipe Video! Easy & Nutritious Chia Seed Pudding! Just one bowl and 5 ingredients 😍

https://youtu.be/MJRr__o-MOw

I love this breakfast/snack because it is…⭐️ Easy to make - everything goes in one bowl⭐️ Meal prep friendly⭐️ Super nutritious - packed with fiber and healt...

05/20/2022

Going live tonight to talk about brain fog! You won’t want to miss this chat! Join me at 7 PM 😊



https://youtu.be/QRFdB_XvnGM

Do you experience brain fog? Do you need help with memory, focus and concentration? These are 4 of my favourite supplements to help improve brain fog!✨ Ask m...

05/12/2022

My favourite tips for stress relief and to reduce your cortisol naturally!


https://youtu.be/IYSi9HdORe8

Lower your cortisol naturally by following these 4 tips!0:00 Intro0:25 Symptoms of high cortisol0:55 Tip 1: Foods that are easy to digest1:55 Tip 2: Herbs - ...