Functional Nutrition 101

Elimination as Medicine: What Your Stool Says About Your Health

Poop isn’t just a punchline—it’s a powerful sign of what’s going on inside your body. From digestion to detox, your daily bowel movements are essential to healing and long-term health. In functional nutrition, we treat poop as a vital sign—and it’s often the missing link to resolving chronic issues.

Sidestepping the Ticking Time bomb of Chronic Disease

We tend to think of chronic illness as something that hits us out of nowhere. One day, we’re healthy. The next, we’re not. But the truth is, most disease builds quietly for years—long before we notice a single symptom. That’s both the hard truth and the hopeful one: because it means we have time to act before it’s too late.

Dismantling Dysfunction: The Final Step to Resolving Chronic Illness

Chronic illness is rarely caused by one thing: the result of many small breakdowns in the body’s systems over time. In Functional Nutrition, we address these breakdowns systematically. In this post, we explore the third and most advanced tier of Functional Nutrition: Dismantling Dysfunction. If you’ve already cleaned up your diet and lifestyle but still aren’t feeling your best, this is the layer that could change everything.

The Science of Sleep: Why Addressing Sleep Debt Is Critical

Most of us know sleep is important, but in Functional Nutrition, it’s more than a lifestyle tip—it’s foundational to everything else. Sleep plays a central role in detoxification, immune function, hormone balance, and even brain health. When sleep is disrupted, it often signals deeper imbalances in the body’s internal terrain. From regulating blood sugar to restoring nervous system resilience, sleep is part of what we call the Non-Negotiable Trifecta. In this article, we explore the science of sleep, the hidden toll of sleep debt, and why protecting your rest might be the single most important step you take on your healing journey.

I’m Not Diabetic, So What’s the Big Deal About Blood Sugar?

Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. It plays a foundational role in how your body creates energy, manages inflammation, and keeps your hormones and brain functioning smoothly. Even if you're not diabetic, fluctuating glucose levels can quietly disrupt your health. In this post, we break down what "normal" blood sugar really means—and how simple daily shifts can help you reclaim energy, focus, and long-term vitality.

The Hidden Causes of Modern-Day Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutritional deficiencies aren’t always obvious—but they are far more common than we think. Long before they show up on a lab test, these “hidden hungers” can quietly impair digestion, mood, energy, and healing. From stress and poor absorption to restrictive diets and medication use, many factors can rob the body of what it needs to thrive. In this article, we explore how nutrient depletion develops, how to spot it, and what it takes to restore the foundation for real healing.

You’ve Been Duped: The First Step Isn’t a Magic Pill

Healing doesn’t start with a supplement—it starts with removing the substances that are silently getting in the way. Here’s how to clear the path and begin getting back on track.

Functional Nutrition Resources

Elimination as Medicine: What Your Stool Says About Your Health

Sidestepping the Ticking Time bomb of Chronic Disease

Dismantling Dysfunction: The Final Step to Resolving Chronic Illness

The Science of Sleep: Why Addressing Sleep Debt Is Critical

I’m Not Diabetic, So What’s the Big Deal About Blood Sugar?

The Hidden Causes of Modern-Day Nutritional Deficiencies

You’ve Been Duped: The First Step Isn’t a Magic Pill

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Functional Nutrition Resources

Elimination as Medicine: What Your Stool Says About Your Health

Sidestepping the Ticking Time bomb of Chronic Disease

Dismantling Dysfunction: The Final Step to Resolving Chronic Illness

The Science of Sleep: Why Addressing Sleep Debt Is Critical

I’m Not Diabetic, So What’s the Big Deal About Blood Sugar?

The Hidden Causes of Modern-Day Nutritional Deficiencies

You’ve Been Duped: The First Step Isn’t a Magic Pill

Get the Guide: The Blood Sugar–Hormone Connection