North Star Functional Health

04/21/2026

We are now utilizing New Beginnings Nutritionals—and if you’re a parent navigating autism or neurodevelopmental concerns, this is a big step forward for the level of support we can offer.

Because here’s the thing…
When we’re doing deeper testing like OAT, gut testing, or food sensitivity panels, we’re often finding very specific nutrient needs. And not all supplements are created equal—especially for kids with sensitive systems.

That’s why I’m so intentional about what I recommend.

New Beginnings Nutritionals was developed by Dr. William Shaw—an integrative medicine physician known for his work in autism and the founder of Great Plains Laboratory—and co-founded by Lori Knowles, a mom who personally walked the autism journey with her child.

Their mission is deeply rooted in both clinical experience and real-life parenting.

They’re known for:
✨ Clean, high-quality ingredients (free from common fillers, dyes, and unnecessary additives)
✨ Formulas designed specifically for children with autism and developmental needs
✨ Support for brain health, gut health, detox pathways, and mitochondrial function
✨ Multiple kid-friendly forms—drops, chews, and powders
✨ Even tasteless powder options (a game changer for picky eaters 🙌)

For families, this means:
➡️ Less stress trying to “get supplements in” every day
➡️ Options that actually work for your child’s preferences and sensitivities
➡️ More confidence that what you’re using is both safe and purposeful

Inside North Star Functional Health, this allows me to take your child’s results—from OAT testing, gut health, or food sensitivities—and turn them into a clear, personalized plan with supplements I trust.

Because the goal isn’t to overwhelm you…
It’s to give you direction, clarity, and realistic options that fit your everyday life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to piece together a plan on your own—you’re not alone.

Message me to book a clarity call or book your new patient appointment on our website today 💙

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04/19/2026

Gatorade is going dye-free—and while sugar content remains a major health concern, removing artificial dyes is still a step in the right direction. 🙌

04/10/2026

I wanted to give you a quick heads up that I will be 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝.

During this time, I will 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝 as I will only be checking messages once per day. I will NOT have computer access during this time.

If you anticipate needing a visit, lab review, or prescription refill, please be sure to submit your request 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 so we can take care of everything ahead of time.

I will return to my normal availability and 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝.

Thank you so much for your understanding and grace during this time. I’ll be practicing what I preach during this time— stepping back, being present, and soaking in intentional time with my family as we celebrate my son’s birthday. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, slowing down can feel uncomfortable—but it’s often exactly what our bodies need most.

I’m truly grateful for each of you and appreciate you being part of North Star Functional Health.

Warmly,
Lexie

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04/01/2026

Advanced testing is changing how we understand autism…
and what I’m finding in kids isn’t what you’d expect.

Recently, here’s what I’ve been uncovering:

— Folate receptor antibodies
→ Blocking folate from reaching the brain
→ When supported appropriately… I’ve seen speech improvements in less than a week

— Yeast overgrowth (candida)
→ Produces toxins that can affect mood, focus, sleep, and behavior
→ Many of these kids aren’t just “picky” or “sensory”… their gut is struggling

— Clostridia & gut dysbiosis
→ Certain bacteria produce compounds that can directly impact the brain

— Low beneficial gut bacteria
→ Which means less support for digestion, immunity, and even neurotransmitters like serotonin

— Low B vitamins
→ Critical for brain development, detox pathways, and energy

— Low glutathione
→ The body’s main detoxifier
→ Many of these kids are dealing with increased oxidative stress

— Markers of mitochondrial stress (like high succinic acid)
→ Meaning their cells are struggling to produce energy efficiently

— Low CoQ10
→ Another key nutrient for brain + cellular energy

— Low vitamin D
→ Important for immune balance, inflammation, and brain health

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Here’s what this tells me:

Many children with autism are dealing with:
→ Gut dysfunction
→ Nutrient deficiencies
→ Detox challenges
→ Energy production issues

Things we can actually support.

Because when you support the body…
you give the brain a better chance to function, connect, and grow.

Message me to schedule your complimentary clarity call (you won’t find this on my schedule!) or find out more www.northstarfh.com

03/28/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭
…
𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

Even kids (under direct provider supervision)

Wait… WHAT?

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Here’s why 👇

Your body needs cholesterol to:
• Build hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
• Support brain development (this is HUGE in kids)
• Help with focus, mood, and behavior
• Repair cells and support healing

Your brain?
It’s largely made up of fat and cholesterol.

𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐰…
we don’t just ignore that.

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And here’s where things get confusing…

Total cholesterol is not the best indicator of risk.

You can have:
• “Normal” cholesterol → and still have risk
• “High” cholesterol → and be healthy

Because that number alone tells us almost nothing about:
• Inflammation
• Brain health
• Hormone status
• What your body is actually doing with cholesterol

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What also matters 👇

If we’re talking real life risk, we look deeper:
• Triglycerides
• HDL
• Inflammation
• And something called Lp(a) as well as other markers

Lp(a) is genetically driven and can increase cardiovascular risk—
even if your cholesterol looks “perfect.”

And most people?
Have never had it checked.

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Functional medicine lens 👇

Instead of asking
“Is cholesterol high?”

I’m asking:
• Is the brain supported?
• Are hormones being built properly?
• Is there underlying inflammation?
• Does the body have what it needs to function?

Because cholesterol isn’t the enemy…

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The takeaway:

Cholesterol is not always something to fear.

It’s something your body relies on.

And sometimes…
supporting it (yes, even with supplementation)
is exactly what the body needs to heal.

Interested in getting your cholesterol level checked from a functional medicine lens?

Comment or me “CHOLESTEROL” or book your appointment here https://l.bttr.to/0ZTh8

03/27/2026

You’ve been told…
“this is just how autism is”
“Therapy is all we can do”
“They might grow out of it”

But deep down… you feel like there has to be more.

Because you see it every day:
The meltdowns that come out of nowhere
The foods they won’t touch (or the only eat 3 things they will eat)
The sleep struggles that leave both of you exhausted
The moments where you just wish you could understand what their body is trying to say

What if those behaviors… aren’t just behaviors?

What if they’re clues?

One of the tools I use in practice is something called an Organic Acids Test (OAT).

It’s a simple urine test you can do at home—but it can tell us SO much about what’s going on inside your child’s body:

✨ Is there yeast or candida overgrowth affecting their brain and behavior?
✨ Are their mitochondria (energy production) struggling—leading to fatigue, low tone, or behavioral concerns?
✨ Are they low in key nutrients their brain needs to function and grow?
✨ Is there underlying gut imbalance or inflammation?

Can you imagine a life when:
👉 kids start making more eye contact
👉 language begins to improve
👉 sleep gets better
👉 meltdowns decrease
👉 parents start saying… “this feels like a different child”

Not because we’re treating autism, but because we’re finally supporting the body underneath it.

And that changes everything.

If you’ve ever thought,
“I just feel like we’re missing something…”

Maybe we are.

Maybe it’s worth looking at.

I’m currently expanding my work in autism care and would love to help guide you through what testing and support could look like for your child 🤍

Message me “AUTISM” or check out www.northstarfh.com to learn more.

03/16/2026

Somewhere along the way we were taught that feeling exhausted, anxious, foggy, inflamed, or just not like ourselves was “normal.”

It’s not.

Your body doesn’t just randomly stop working well.

There is always a reason:
✨ Nutrient deficiencies
✨ Gut imbalances
✨ Hormone shifts
✨ Inflammation
✨ Hidden infections or toxins

When we take the time to look deeper, the body usually tells us exactly what it needs.

That’s the heart of functional medicine — finding the why, not just managing the symptoms.

At North Star Functional Health, my goal is simple:
To give you hope for your health and a clear path forward.

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself… you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone.

There are answers.

And sometimes all it takes is someone willing to look a little deeper. ✨

If you’re ready to start your health journey, schedule a your new patient evaluation today.

03/09/2026

I’m back to 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, and it’s good to be back doing what I love. Last week I stepped away for something really special in our family, and it was a beautiful reminder of why the work we do in health truly matters — feeling well enough to be present for the moments that matter most. 🤍

Coming back this week, my schedule filled very quickly and 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust so many of you place in me to help navigate your health — whether that’s finding answers after years of being told everything looks “normal,” helping balance hormones, working through gut issues, supporting mental health, or helping kids get back on track.

If you’ve been thinking about scheduling but haven’t yet, now is a great time to book for March. Appointments are already starting to fill, and I want to make sure those of you who have been waiting or considering it have the opportunity to get on the schedule.

If you’re ready to start digging deeper into your health and finally get some answers, I would love to help guide you through that process. Message me to get started

03/01/2026

✨ A Quick Update ✨

This week our office will be closed to appointments due to a family matter.

Thank you so much to the clients who kindly adjusted their schedules — your grace and flexibility mean the world. 🤍

While we won’t be open to appointments this week, our program clients will continue to have access to messaging support, and we will still be returning emails and phone calls throughout the week.

With the schedule shift, we now have increased availability toward the end of the month. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to begin — this is it.

Back to regular appointments next week.

Whether you’re ready to:
• Take control of your weight and metabolism
• Get to the root of hormone or gut symptoms
• Support your child with Autism
• Or finally stop putting your health on the back burner

You can book here - https://l.bttr.to/bKrOz

We would love to walk that journey with you. 🌿

02/17/2026

My schedule is full for this week. As of right now, we have two appointment slots left for next week.

You can book here 👇

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02/17/2026

WOW. 800 of you. 🥹✨

Eight. Hundred. Humans. Following along, cheering us on, trusting us with your health. That’s not small to me. That’s everything.

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Just two women in medicine who felt like there had to be more.
More answers.
More digging.
More listening.

We love learning. We refuse to take “everything looks normal” as the end of the story. We keep asking why. We keep connecting dots. We keep digging until our patients feel like themselves again. 💙

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It keeps this dream alive.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for being here. 💫

Onward to 1,000

02/16/2026

You know how you tell yourself,
“I really should schedule that appointment…”
…and then life does what life does? 🫠

Between work, kids, sports, laundry, after-school meltdowns, and trying to remember if you drank water today… it gets pushed out again.

So here’s your little nudge.

✨ 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵–𝟯, 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆.
𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿.

If your weight feels stuck no matter how “good” you’re being…
If your hormones are chaotic…
If your labs made zero sense…
If your child is struggling with focus, behavior, gut issues, or you’re looking for root-cause support for autism…

Now is the time.

You don’t have to keep guessing.
You don’t have to keep managing symptoms alone.

Sometimes the biggest shift in your health (or your child’s) starts with simply sending the message.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱. 🩵

Hope for your health starts here✨