Aura Functional Medicine

Aura Functional Medicine Dr. Alison Egeland is committed to providing highly personalized, holistic care that addresses the root cause of her patients' health concerns.

03/18/2026

Is your thyroid swollen? There’s always a reason, and it’s not random.

Thyroid swelling (called a goiter) has 5 root causes, and knowing yours changes everything:

Autoimmunity , Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, where your immune system attacks your thyroid

Thyroid nodules , often linked to oxidative stress, inflammation, aging, or hormonal shifts

Inflammation , usually from a viral infection, or postpartum immune changes
Iodine imbalances , too little or too much can both cause swelling

Medications , a smaller but real cause

The most common? Autoimmune, especially here in the US.

At Aura Functional Medicine, we don’t just name the condition. We find your root cause with advanced testing so we can actually fix it.

Watch the full video. Then book your free discovery call if any of this sounds familiar.
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03/04/2026

Did you know your stomach inflammation could be causing anxiety, heart palpitations, and sleep problems?

Most people don’t realize gastritis can trigger histamine reactions that show up far beyond digestion.

If you’re dealing with flushing, hives, headaches, sinus congestion, itching, or unexplained anxiety alongside your stomach issues, your inflamed stomach lining might be the missing link.

I’ve worked with patients who had minimal stomach pain but were struggling with profound fatigue, brain fog, and mysterious symptoms that no one could explain.

Their gastritis was silent, but it was stealing their vitality.

When we addressed the root cause of the inflammation, everything shifted. Not just their digestion, but their energy, mental clarity, and overall quality of life.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s sending you signals. We just need to learn what it’s trying to say.

Ready to connect the dots? Link in bio to schedule a discovery call.

02/25/2026

When your stomach is inflamed, it’s not broken, it’s communicating. Our job is to understand what it’s trying to say.

02/10/2026

If you’ve been told “it’s just gastritis, here’s a PPI” and sent on your way, I get it.

Because I’ve been that patient.

I’ve sat in doctor’s offices trying to explain the burning pain that wouldn’t stop. I’ve tried multiple PPIs that didn’t work. I’ve wondered if anyone would ever actually figure out what was wrong.

It wasn’t until someone looked at my body as a system, not just a stomach, that I finally healed.
That’s why I became a functional medicine doctor. And it’s why I’ll never dismiss what you’re going through.

Your stomach pain isn’t in your head. It’s not something you just have to live with. And you deserve someone who will actually listen and find the root cause.

If you’re ready to stop masking symptoms and start healing, link in bio to schedule a discovery call.

12/18/2025

Your bloating might start before food even reaches your gut.

Digestion doesn’t begin in your stomach—it starts the moment you see and smell food. But if you’re low in stomach acid, digestive enzymes, or bile flow from the liver and gallbladder, food doesn’t break down properly.
Instead, it sits and ferments. This creates gas, pressure, and bloating.

This can happen when you’re eating too fast, eating under stress, nutrient deficient, or taking acid-blocking medications.

When digestion isn’t working at the top of the system, everything downstream struggles.
The fix isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about how well you’re breaking it down.

If you’re eating healthy foods but still bloated, this is one of the first things we investigate in my practice.

Your body might need digestive support, not just a different diet.

Drop a comment if this resonates with you.



Alternative Shorter Version:
Eating healthy but still bloated?
The problem might not be WHAT you’re eating—it’s HOW you’re digesting it.
Low stomach acid, digestive enzymes, or bile flow means food sits and ferments instead of breaking down properly. This happens when you’re eating too fast, eating under stress, nutrient deficient, or taking acid-blocking medications.
When digestion fails at the top, everything downstream suffers.
Sometimes your gut needs digestive support, not just a cleaner diet.

12/16/2025

Ladies: Is your bloating worse around ovulation or before your period?

Hormones play a MAJOR role in chronic bloating.

Conditions like:

Endometriosis
Ovarian cysts
Hormone imbalances..can create persistent abdominal pressure, pelvic inflammation, and changes in motility that feel just like digestive bloating.

Hormone shifts can increase inflammation and fluid retention.

In these cases, bloating isn’t just a gut issue—it’s also a reflection of what’s happening in your reproductive system.

Your symptoms are giving you clues!

12/11/2025

Snacking all day could be STOPPING your gut from self-cleaning.

Your body has something called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC)—cleaning waves that sweep through your small intestine between meals.

But here’s the catch: The MMC only activates during FASTING.

If you’re eating or snacking every 1-2 hours, these cleaning waves shut off. Food and bacteria don’t get moved through properly, leading to fermentation, gas, and bloating.
In my practice, I see many people who snack or graze all day long thinking it’s healthier or better for their metabolism.

But once we shift them to this pattern:

3 solid meals per day
4+ hours between meals
12-14 hour overnight fast

Their bloating often improves dramatically.
The space between meals combined with the overnight fast allows the MMC to do its job and move remaining food and bacteria through the digestive tract.

Your gut needs time to clean house.
Have you tried meal spacing? Let me know your experience in the comments.

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12/09/2025

This common toxin could be destroying your gut health (and it’s in foods you eat daily).

Glyphosate is a herbicide sprayed on many of our foods. Research suggests it has multiple mechanisms for disrupting gut health:

Kills beneficial bacteria
Allows harmful bacteria to thrive
Contributes to leaky gut
Binds important minerals like magnesium and zinc
Raises inflammatory endotoxins in the body
Drives inflammation and immune dysfunction

The most heavily sprayed foods:

Wheat, oats, barley
Corn and soy
Chickpeas, lentils and peanuts

My recommendation: Buy organic whenever possible for these foods. Organic standards prohibit synthetic pesticides including glyphosate.
This is one piece of the bloating puzzle. When we reduce toxic load and support the gut microbiome, many of my patients see significant improvement in their digestive symptoms.
Your environment matters just as much as what you eat.
What’s one swap you can make this week? Drop a comment below.
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11/04/2025

If you’ve been doing everything right and still haven’t gotten well, don’t give up.

We see mold exposure as one of the biggest hindrances to people reaching their health goals. It’s often the missing piece that keeps chronic illness in place, no matter how many other treatments you try.

If you’ve seen multiple doctors without answers, if you haven’t looked at mold or didn’t have a thorough inspection, it’s time to revisit this possibility.

Working with an expert who understands environmental toxicity and can guide you through the recovery process can make all the difference.

Your health is worth fighting for. Sometimes you just need someone who knows where to look.

Ready to uncover the root cause of your symptoms? Schedule a discovery call to learn how we can help.

10/31/2025

Your body makes Reverse T3 for a reason—but it might not be serving you anymore.

Evolutionarily, when our ancestors faced famine and extreme stress, Reverse T3 helped slow metabolism to conserve energy for survival.

Today, we’re not dealing with famine, but chronic stress, cortisol imbalances, and inflammation trigger the same response.
High Reverse T3 blocks your thyroid hormone receptors, creating functional hypothyroidism. Your TSH and T4 might look normal on paper, but you feel all the symptoms—fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, low energy.

This is why standard thyroid testing isn’t enough. We need to look at the full picture to understand what’s really happening in your body.

10/28/2025

Most doctors only check TSH when testing your thyroid, but that’s just scratching the surface.

TSH is a pituitary hormone that tells your thyroid how much hormone to produce. Your thyroid then makes T4, which converts into T3—the hormone that actually drives your metabolism, energy, and brain function.

If your doctor only tests TSH, they’re missing critical information about how your thyroid is really functioning. You could have normal TSH but still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other thyroid symptoms.

Comprehensive thyroid testing reveals the full picture. At Aura Functional Medicine, we dig deeper to find the root cause of your symptoms.

10/21/2025

Think you might have mold exposure? You need to become a detective.

Start investigating your environment. Has your basement ever flooded? Dishwasher leaked? Check that refrigerator water line. And don’t stop at your home. We’ve discovered mold in patients’ workplaces and even hiding in car vents.

Here’s what most people get wrong: DIY mold test kits can give you a false sense of security if they come back normal.

Professional mold inspection requires specialized equipment and expertise. A proper assessment compares indoor to outdoor air quality, takes multiple samples from different areas, and analyzes heat and cold patterns throughout the space.

If you’ve seen multiple doctors, tried everything, and still haven’t gotten well, and you haven’t thoroughly investigated mold exposure, this could be the barrier standing between you and your health goals.

Don’t give up. Your health is worth fighting for. Sometimes the most important piece of the puzzle is hidden in your environment.

Ready to find answers?

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