Amy Nelson, ND

Amy Nelson, ND I focus on the root cause of illness in three main areas: IBS, Hormonal Health, and Neurotransmitters

11/25/2025

Celiac testing isn’t just for gut symptoms. It can be helpful for anyone with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, or a family history of celiac. Even without digestive issues, testing can uncover hidden inflammation and help you better understand how food sensitivities might be affecting overall health.

11/24/2025

You can be fully celiac and have no digestive symptoms. So when should you ask for testing?
If you’re dealing with chronic inflammation or any autoimmune condition—especially Hashimoto’s—it’s smart to have your doctor run a celiac panel. Gluten can still drive flare ups even when you don’t “feel” it.

Interested in working with me? Visit dramynelsonnd.com.

11/21/2025

IG-E reactions show up fast. IG-G reactions can take up to four days, which is why food sensitivities are so hard to spot.
You can also have bowel inflammation without classic gut symptoms. Many people with positive celiac markers don’t have obvious digestive issues at all.
This is why I use food sensitivity testing in my practice, it helps us see which foods truly nourish you and which ones quietly drive inflammation.

Interested in learning more about your food sensitivities? Visit dramynelsonnd.com to set up your free 10-minute intro-call!

11/20/2025

So here’s the tricky thing about gut health: you can have significant inflammation…and feel absolutely nothing. 😅
I see this all the time in my practice here in Austin. We run a food sensitivity or inflammation panel, and someone with zero digestive symptoms shows clear signs of bowel inflammation.
Why? Because chronic inflammation isn’t always loud. Sometimes the reaction shows up days (or even a week!) after you eat the food—so it’s easy to miss the connection.
If a food shows up on your panel, it is bothering you…even if it’s not immediate.
We’re diving deeper into this all week, so follow along for more on hidden inflammation, food reactions, and what to do next. ⭐️

11/19/2025

Let’s talk about feeling full!

11/19/2025

Mitigating die-off reactions starts with a slow, careful taper. For example, with berberine, instead of jumping straight to the full therapeutic dose, you might start low—200–500 mg—and increase gradually, even every other day for sensitive individuals.

The key is communication and personalization: pay attention to how your body responds and adjust accordingly. Slow, strategic dosing helps reduce gut upset while still supporting microbial balance and healing.

11/18/2025

What is “die-off”? When overgrown gut bacteria or yeast are finally reduced, they release endotoxins that can make you feel lousy—diarrhea, bloating, gas, nausea, or even irritability. It’s not a “side effect” of supplements like berberine or MCT oil—it’s your body reacting to the microbial die-off.
The good news: it’s often temporary, and many people actually start feeling better as their gut flora balances. Understanding die-off helps you navigate gut healing with more awareness and less worry.
Want support on your gut health journey? Work with me! Find out more at dramynelsonnd.com.

11/17/2025

Tasty food shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. If it’s delicious but inflammatory, it’s like poison for your body. That’s why I’m choosy about where I eat out—I’d rather make my own meals than pay for something that leaves me inflamed. At the same time, I love supporting restaurants that prioritize real, nourishing food. Let’s celebrate places that truly care about what they serve!

11/14/2025

When your gut environment becomes inflamed, the microbiome shifts out of survival. Helpful bacteria lose their balance, biofilms form, and certain species begin to overgrow. That is when fermentation, bloating, and irritable bowel symptoms show up.
Healing requires a two-part strategy: reduce the overgrowth and rebuild a diverse, stable microbiome. That means targeted probiotics, tissue healing, and a real commitment to whole foods instead of processed ingredients.
A healthy gut community can only thrive in a healthy environment. Support the tissue, diversify the flora, and your gut can reset.
Learn more at dramynelsonnd.com.

11/13/2025

Your gut is home to a wildly diverse microbiome, and that ecosystem depends on what you feed it. Processed foods, sugar, dyes, chemicals, antibiotics, and chronic stress can all disrupt the balance, leaving your digestive system inflamed and your good bacteria struggling to thrive.

The good news: you can rebuild. Real fiber-rich foods, diverse plants, and targeted probiotics support a healthy microbiome and a healthier you.
Learn more about restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation at dramynelsonnd.com.

11/12/2025

Let’s talk about orange peels and calcium D-glucarate!

11/12/2025

Make your own Aloe Vera Juice at home! We always use the "inner fillet" and not the whole leaf as using the whole leaf has a laxative effect.

Aloe Vera Juice has so many benefits for the gut, including rebuilding the mucilagenous layer and soothing IBS discomfort.

I love mixing mine with lemon juice and high-quality honey, to create a healthy mocktail!

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