Functional Health Institute of Atlanta

Functional Health Institute of Atlanta Functional Health Institute is a group of chiropractic doctors who emphasize alternative & functional medicine The F.H.I.A.

Functional Health Institute of Atlanta is a group of chiropractic doctors who emphasize alternative and functional medicine to improve the lives of patients with health challenges such as endocrine disorders. This team-oriented functional medicine approach is unique because we work closely with each patient to discover the underlying causes of disease processes and to develop care plans that meet the specific needs of the individual patient. One of the main goals at Functional Health Institute is to work with patients to improve their health, well-being, and quality of life. team is passionate about helping ailing patients achieve optimal health, and we truly care about the success of each and every patient. Patient satisfaction is a top priority, and every F.H.I.A. chiropractic doctor and administrative team member works hard to ensure that each patient receives attention and individualized care.

A1C ranges:🟢 Under 5.7% = typically “normal range”🟡 5.7–6.4% = commonly labeled “prediabetes”🔴 6.5%+ = commonly labeled ...
01/01/2026

A1C ranges:
🟢 Under 5.7% = typically “normal range”
🟡 5.7–6.4% = commonly labeled “prediabetes”
🔴 6.5%+ = commonly labeled “diabetes”

Tip:
Prioritize protein-first meals + fiber + post-meal walking + sleep consistency.

Testing Options:
Ask your doctor to run A1C at your next physical, or reach out to us if you want an affordable testing route.

A1C is one of the simplest ways to see whether your metabolism has been stable or quietly drifting.Tip:After your larges...
12/31/2025

A1C is one of the simplest ways to see whether your metabolism has been stable or quietly drifting.

Tip:
After your largest meal today, take a 10-minute walk to improve post-meal glucose handling.

Additional Help:
If you’re getting bloodwork soon, ask for A1C to be included. If you need help figuring out what to order, our office can help!

New Year’s Eve Eve thought: Before you pick a resolution, pick a metric.A1C is a simple blood test that reflects your av...
12/31/2025

New Year’s Eve Eve thought: Before you pick a resolution, pick a metric.

A1C is a simple blood test that reflects your average blood sugar over 3 months.
Not just what you ate today - your pattern.

DIY (no doctor, no clinic needed):
Start noticing afternoon crashes, cravings, belly weight, sleep interruptions.

Testing options:
At your next physical, ask your doctor: “Can you add an A1C?”
If you prefer a straightforward and affordable route, you can also reach out to our office and we can explain options.

The One Decision That Saves the WeekChristmas Eve is where most people lose the whole week.Not because of one meal—becau...
12/24/2025

The One Decision That Saves the Week

Christmas Eve is where most people lose the whole week.
Not because of one meal—because of one mindset.

Tonight’s final report before Christmas: the single decision that protects your metabolism.

Most people treat Christmas Eve like:
“last chance to indulge” → all-day grazing → sugar + alcohol + late night → poor sleep → Christmas Day cravings start early.

Instead, use The One Decision Rule:
No grazing. Only planned plates.

That’s it.

If you want keto to work during the holidays, you don’t need perfection. You need structure:

Christmas Eve Structure:

Protein at breakfast (or a protein shake if you’re busy)

One planned meal where you enjoy food—but keep carbs intentional

Electrolytes + water (especially if drinking)

10-minute walk after the main meal

Stop eating 2–3 hours before bed (protect sleep; protect tomorrow)

This isn’t about missing out. It’s about waking up tomorrow with control, not cravings.

If you do nothing else tonight: don’t graze. Planned plates only. That one rule prevents the insulin rollercoaster and saves tomorrow.

The 24-Hour Rescue PlanIf you overdid it yesterday, do not punish yourself today. Use this instead.Behind-the-scenes: th...
12/23/2025

The 24-Hour Rescue Plan

If you overdid it yesterday, do not punish yourself today. Use this instead.

Behind-the-scenes: the worst move after holiday overeating is the shame spiral:
“screw it” → more carbs → more insulin spikes → more cravings → more damage.

Instead, we run a 24-hour reset that’s calm, not extreme.

The Keto Rescue Plan (24 hours):

Hydrate + electrolytes early (salt/minerals before coffee if possible)

Protein-forward meals (don’t skip protein)

Keep carbs very low for one day (think: meat/fish/eggs + non-starchy plants)

Walk 10 minutes after meals (this is the underrated glucose hack)

Early bedtime (sleep is metabolic medicine)

You’re not “starting over.” You’re restoring stability.

The goal isn’t punishment. The goal is to stabilize blood sugar and insulin quickly, so cravings stop driving the bus.

The Party ProtocolIf you think keto dies at a holiday party, you’re using the wrong playbook.Tonight’s field report: how...
12/22/2025

The Party Protocol

If you think keto dies at a holiday party, you’re using the wrong playbook.

Tonight’s field report: how to walk into a party and not get metabolically hijacked.

The trap isn’t the meal. It’s the sequence:
arrive hungry → drink first → snack on carbs → insulin spikes → cravings take over → “I’ll start over later.”

Keto Party Protocol (simple):

Eat protein first before you go (even a quick shake or meat/eggs)

At the party, build your plate: protein + fats + low-carb sides

If you drink: choose dry wine / spirits + zero-cal mixer, and alternate with water

Don’t “white-knuckle” dessert—decide in advance: skip, taste, or keto swap

This isn’t deprivation. This is pre-decision—how you stop the holiday from making decisions for you.

People don’t fail at parties because they’re weak. They fail because they arrive hungry and let the environment choose for them. Protein first, then choose.

The Protein Problem Nobody Talks AboutHot take: most people under-eat protein on keto… and then blame keto.If you go low...
12/21/2025

The Protein Problem Nobody Talks About

Hot take: most people under-eat protein on keto… and then blame keto.

If you go low-carb but don’t anchor meals with protein, here’s what happens:

hunger climbs

cravings increase

you snack

you ‘fall off’

Protein is the anchor—especially during holiday chaos.

Today’s move:
At each meal: start with 25–40g protein (adjust up if you’re a larger person or training). Then add fats + low-carb plants.

Electrolytes: The Missing VariableMost ‘keto fails’ are actually… electrolyte fails.When carbs drop, insulin drops. When...
12/20/2025

Electrolytes: The Missing Variable

Most ‘keto fails’ are actually… electrolyte fails.

When carbs drop, insulin drops. When insulin drops, your kidneys dump more sodium and water.
Translation: you can feel tired, headachy, weak, or ‘off’—not because keto is bad, but because your minerals are low.

Today’s move (simple):

Salt your food

Add an electrolyte packet or mineral mix

Aim for steady water intake

If keto ever felt awful, this is the first lever to pull.

Ketosis changes fluid balance. Manage minerals and keto feels clean.

I Can Tell What You’ll Crave TonightLet me guess… your cravings hit after dinner.That’s not random.Cravings aren’t weakn...
12/19/2025

I Can Tell What You’ll Crave Tonight

Let me guess… your cravings hit after dinner.
That’s not random.

Cravings aren’t weakness. They’re chemistry.
Holiday carbs create a spike → drop → “I need something sweet” loop.

Three craving accelerators:

Blood sugar drops after carb-heavy meals

Dopamine pairing (tradition + sugar = hardwired pull)

Sleep debt increases hunger hormones

Today’s move:
If dessert cravings hit, check dinner:

Was protein strong?

Were carbs heavy?

Did you salt/hydrate?

If you always want dessert after dinner, it’s usually your blood sugar talking—not your character.

The Switch: How Ketosis Actually StartsKetosis isn’t magic.It’s a predictable metabolic sequence.Behind-the-scenes: Your...
12/18/2025

The Switch: How Ketosis Actually Starts

Ketosis isn’t magic.
It’s a predictable metabolic sequence.

Behind-the-scenes: Your body runs on two fuels—glucose and fat/ketones.
When carbs stay high, glucose stays “on deck.” When carbs drop low enough, the liver starts producing ketones and your body shifts fuel.

Typical timeline:

Days 1–2: glycogen drains (water weight shifts)

Days 2–4: adaptation (electrolytes prevent the “keto flu”)

Days 3–7: cravings often quiet; appetite stabilizes

Today’s move:
Protein first at meals. Then fat. Keep carbs low.

Most people fail keto because they don’t manage electrolytes and protein. Fix those and the transition is smoother.

Most people think holiday weight gain is willpower.It’s not. It’s a metabolic setup.Tonight’s report: the Holiday Metabo...
12/17/2025

Most people think holiday weight gain is willpower.
It’s not. It’s a metabolic setup.

Tonight’s report: the Holiday Metabolic Heist.
Here’s what’s happening behind the curtain:

Every “little bite” (cookies, cocktails, bites while cooking) creates another insulin event. Not a moral issue—just physiology. When insulin stays elevated, your body is pushed toward storage mode, cravings climb, and energy gets unstable.

Keto isn’t a diet. It’s a fuel switch.
You lower carbs enough to stop the glucose rollercoaster and let your body run on fat + ketones.

Today’s move:

Keep carbs under ~50g

Salt + water (electrolytes matter more than people realize)

Comment HOLIDAY and I’ll send our Holiday Keto playbook.

Holiday weight gain isn’t about weakness. It’s about frequency—how many insulin spikes you create. Keto reduces the spikes and stabilizes hunger.

Whole-human care (the clinic voice)Some people don’t need more motivation. They need a regulated nervous system and a cl...
12/14/2025

Whole-human care (the clinic voice)

Some people don’t need more motivation. They need a regulated nervous system and a clean plan.

Whole-human care means we look beyond labs:

sleep architecture
stress physiology
breath + heart rate patterns
home environment
money stress
identity pressure
boundaries
rhythms that your biology can actually sustain

Because when you’re stuck in “anxious toil,” it’s not just mental.

It’s systemic.

Start here this week (simple, not perfect):

Morning: sunlight + hydration
Day: walk after meals
Evening: dim lights + phone away
Weekly: 15-minute money reset
Daily: one stop rule

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2809 Veterans Memorial Highway
Austell, GA
30168

Telephone

+17709482525

Website

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We Are Doctors of Chiropractic Focusing On Functional Health Care

Functional Health Institute of Atlanta is a group of chiropractic doctors who emphasize alternative and functional medicine to improve the lives of patients with health challenges such as endocrine disorders.

Our approach is innovative! We investigate the root cause to your health problems and tailor a program just for you. No “one-size-fits-all” or “magic pills” going on here. This team-oriented functional medicine approach is unique because we work closely with each patient to discover the underlying causes of disease processes and to develop care plans that meet the specific needs of the individual patient. One of the main goals at Functional Health Institute is to work with patients to improve their health, well-being, and quality of life. The F.H.I.A. team is passionate about helping ailing patients achieve optimal health, and we truly care about the success of each and every patient. Patient satisfaction is a top priority, and every F.H.I.A. chiropractic doctor and administrative team member works hard to ensure that each patient receives attention and individualized care.

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