Anita Stechschulte DNP, FNP Functional Medicine

01/22/2026

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SIBO: If you know-you know what I am talking about!
What if everything we think we know about SIBO… isn’t the full story?

We can test for SIBO.
We can give it a diagnosis.
We can treat the overgrowth or “infection.”

But the real question is:
👉 Is that what actually helps the body heal?

In my clinical experience, I often see SIBO show up in times of profound physiological and hormonal change. We also know that flares of IBS and SIBO are strongly linked to stress on the HPA axis (our stress-response system).

So here’s the question no one is really asking:
What if SIBO isn’t the root cause—but the body’s response?

Many people with SIBO experience symptoms like:
• Persistent bloating or abdominal distention (especially after meals)
• Gas, burping, or excessive flatulence
• Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating between the two
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Food sensitivities and reactions to “healthy” foods
• Brain fog, fatigue, or low energy
• Anxiety or mood changes
• Unexplained weight changes or difficulty losing weight

I frequently see these symptoms improve temporarily with treatment—only to return again and again. Which makes me wonder:
What came first—the microbial overgrowth… or the chronic stress signal telling the body it isn’t safe?

😱 When we look closely at the bacteria and archaea involved in SIBO, research shows something fascinating (and unsettling): these species are also highly proliferative in states of extreme stress and dying, acting as part of a survival mechanism—producing sulfur for detoxification and hydrogen for cellular energy.

🤯 Let that sink in.

What if the body isn’t broken?
What if it’s doing everything it can to survive because your brain truly believes it is dying? 🤯

Instead of “shooting the messengers,” what if we focused on the fire?

And that fire often starts with dis-association—when we become so disconnected from our bodies that the body has to scream just to be heard.

Here at UDemand Health, I deeply understand the nuances of IBS and SIBO. I see smart, health-driven people struggling with what’s labeled a “disease,” when it may actually be the body’s attempt to adapt to chronic stress by self producing more sulfur to detox and more hydrogen for energy.

If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms above, screening can be an important first step—not to label you, but to guide a more root-cause, whole-body approach to healing.

👉 You can order a SIBO screen here: https://udemandhealth.com/trio-sibo-breath-test

Healing doesn’t begin with eradication alone.
It begins with listening.
With restoring safety.
With understanding the why beneath the symptoms.

💛 IN HEALTH
Dr. Anita Stechschulte DNP, FNP Functional Medicine
Reach out today
419-615-7157

01/22/2026

Small town feels:
Sometimes I see you out in the world—living your life, showing up strong, smiling, being you—and I have this quiet moment of gratitude. I think to myself, look at them… I love that I GET to be part of their healing and growth.

That feeling—the joy of watching someone step back into their life with more energy, clarity, and confidence—is what fills my own cup. It’s what gives me the fuel to keep learning, keep showing up, and keep “keeping on” even on the hard days.

This work is more than a job to me. It’s a privilege. And watching you thrive is the greatest reminder of why I do it. 💛

Dr. Anita DNP, APRN, IFMCP
UDemand Health

01/21/2026

In patients with marked treatment-resistant depression (TRD), adjunctive vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) demonstrated sustained benefits in symptom, function, and quality of life (QOL) through 24 months, with low relapse rates.

Furthermore, approximately 80% of participants who achieved clinically meaningful improvements at 12 months maintained these benefits at 24 months. https://bit.ly/3LtCvQS

01/21/2026

✨ We’re Hiring: Integrative Medicine: MEDICAL SCRIBE ✨

We’re looking for someone who is outgoing, self-motivated, and detail-oriented to help with:
>Chart preparation and scribing during visits
>Managing patient emails and portal messages
>Supporting patient care and education
>Assisting with provider organization and administrative tasks

As the scribe and organizational support, you’ll ensure smooth documentation, accurate charting, and seamless communication between the provider and patients.

>Previous SOAP note experience is a plus!

This hands-on position offers on-the-job training in integrative workflows, EHR documentation, and patient-centered care—giving you a head start for your future in functional and integrative medicine.

📍 In-office position | Part-time 3-4 days a week
Supportive, educational environment
Exposure to real integrative medicine in action

IDEAL if you are currently enrolled in an APRN program who’s eager to learn more about Integrative and Functional Medicine? This is your unicorn opportunity to work side-by-side with a provider who is passionate about whole-person healing. 🦄 (This is not for clinical hours).

If you’re ready to learn, serve, and grow with a team that’s changing how medicine is practiced—we’d love to meet you!

📨 Send us a message or email your resume to apply today!

01/19/2026

Sunday Weekly Meal Prep: Organic Celery Juice

01/16/2026

JOIN our MASTERCLASS in February to learn about LONGEVITY MARKERS and how 'weight loss' is a side effect when your body feels safe and happy!
https://udemandhealth.com/masterclasses

01/16/2026

Look for the GOLD STANDARD--look for IFM trained practitioners and health coaches! It's a board certification not a 3 month certificate.

Practitioners certified in functional medicine are leaders in their field, recognized for their knowledge, skill, and expertise in functional medicine. These providers are helping advance the widespread adoption of functional medicine and directly contribute to better care and outcomes for patients.

This diagram outlines how to become certified in functional medicine through the Functional Medicine Certification Program™ administered by IFM. Further announcements are happening soon! Don’t miss out on critical updates regarding:

🔵Initial pilot program information and application open date.
🔵How the current IFM Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential will transition to the new program.
🔵Maintenance of certification requirements and eligible opportunities to gain professional development hours.

Learn how certification can take your practice to the next level, and sign up for important updates, by clicking here: https://go.ifm.org/3LPim7M

01/16/2026

FEBRUARY CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
https://udemandhealth.com/masterclasses

February Masterclass Registration Open! Must register to join
https://udemandhealth.com/masterclasses
Let me help you get started off on the right foot with some real health goals based on science and nutrition! This is a great way to work on METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY (a marker of longevity).

As we head into the new year, I wanted to invite you to something special. We’ll be starting a 5-Day Group Fast on FEBRUARY 14th, and I’d love for you to join us if this feels like a good fit for where you are right now.

This will be a guided, supportive group fast using ProLon’s Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)—a science-backed nutrition program designed to help reset metabolism, support healthy weight, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well being. This is not a water fast, but a structured, clinically tested program that makes fasting safer and more approachable.

Why join the group?
🔸A safe, research-supported 5-day nutrition reset
🔸Guidance and accountability from us throughout the week
🔸A private group chat for daily encouragement, motivation, and practical tips
🔸A live group coaching session to answer questions and help you get the most out of the experience
How it works:
🔸You’ll order your 5-Day Fast directly through me (I’ll send all the details)
🔸Access to health coaching/registered dieticians during the fast
🔸Exclusive class >$50.00 discount on the Prolon 5 day fasting kit!!

We’ll start together on FEB 14th, Saturday at 10am with a 60 minute MASTERCLASS on the science of fasting mimicking diets. Recording will be available for those who registered.

This is a wonderful way to experience the benefits of fasting without doing it alone—with structure, education, and a like-minded community alongside you.

👉 If you’d like to join, simply follow this to the MASTERCLASS!
https://udemandhealth.com/masterclasses
IN HEALTH
Dr. Anita Stechschulte DNP, FNP Functional Medicine

01/15/2026

Loving what I GET to do!
Helping smart-health driven people find a better way to health.




dr Anita Stechschulte DNP, FNP Functional Medicine

01/15/2026

01/09/2026

PARENT TRACK IS LAUNCHING!

We are excited to announce our Spring MAPS conference for 2026! We look forward to your active participation to adopt new information on various treatment options and cutting-edge medical research.

01/09/2026

🌱We begin tomorrow at 10am.🌱 Look for your email link. If you do not see it check for it in your promotions folders!

Fasting is more than skipping meals—it’s a science-backed reset that activates cellular repair, improves metabolic flexibility, and supports key longevity pathways like autophagy and insulin signaling.

In this masterclass, participants will be guided through a fasting-mimicking diet using ProLon, with structured education, intention, and support.

Registration is now closed. Save the calendar, honor the process, and trust the powerful healing your body is designed to do.

Dr Anita DNP, APRN, IFMCP
UDemand Health