Atlanta Integrative & Internal Medicine

Atlanta Integrative & Internal Medicine Atlanta Integrative and Internal Medicine is a fully integrated medical practice offering holistic a

Atlanta Integrative and Internal Medicine is a fully integrated medical practice offering holistic and alternative as well as traditional medicine. The goal of a Functional medicine physician is to discover and treat the root cause of illness and allow the body to heal itself given the proper nutritionals and removal of toxins.

Let’s be honest…😔 You’re tired but wired.😔 You snap at little things.😔 You hold back tears until you’re alone.😔 You smil...
11/07/2025

Let’s be honest…

😔 You’re tired but wired.
😔 You snap at little things.
😔 You hold back tears until you’re alone.
😔 You smile and say “I’m okay”… because it feels easier than explaining.

Suppressing your emotions is not resilience, it’s a nervous system coping mechanism, and your body keeps the score.

Stress hormones stay high. Digestion suffers. Sleep declines. Healing stalls.

True healing isn’t just about labs and supplements. It’s also about rewiring stress patterns, breathwork + vagus nerve support, and nervous system regulation

Studies show that eating 2 kiwis per day significantly improves bowel regularity, especially in people with IBS-C or fun...
11/07/2025

Studies show that eating 2 kiwis per day significantly improves bowel regularity, especially in people with IBS-C or functional constipation. And unlike most fiber supplements, it doesn’t cause gas or bloating.

Here’s why kiwi works so well for digestion:

🥝 It contains actinidin, a natural enzyme that helps break down protein and support smoother digestion.
🥝 It’s rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, which adds bulk and softens stool.
🥝 It has a natural prebiotic effect, helping feed beneficial gut bacteria.
🥝 It’s also high in vitamin C and antioxidants, reducing gut inflammation.

Hot tip: Eat them with the skin (yes, really!). That’s where a lot of the fiber lives.

You’ve probably told yourself, “This is just what it means to be a woman these days.” Or worse “I’m just getting older.”...
11/03/2025

You’ve probably told yourself, “This is just what it means to be a woman these days.” Or worse “I’m just getting older.”

No. You’re not supposed to feel this way. You’re not supposed to:

🔹 Live with daily bloating or irregular digestion
🔹 Crash every afternoon like clockwork
🔹 Have moods that swing with your cycle
🔹 Dread sleep because you know you’ll wake up tired

These aren’t personality traits or part of being “busy.” They’re signals. Your body is asking for something.

The good news? When you give your body what it actually needs - proper food, rest, nervous system regulation, hormone and gut support - healing happens. Let's talk and get you back to your new normal.

If your hair feels thinner, your memory feels off, and your hormones feel messy, you might be missing choline. This esse...
11/02/2025

If your hair feels thinner, your memory feels off, and your hormones feel messy, you might be missing choline. This essential nutrient is critical for methylation, estrogen detox, brain health, and strong, healthy hair.

Top food sources of choline:

🥚 Egg yolks
🥩 Grass-fed liver
🌱 If plant-based, consider supplementing!

Choline often goes overlooked, but your hormones and follicles need it daily.

This Super Greens & Beans Soup is loaded with green veggies, both fresh and roasted, plus hearty beans for plant-based p...
11/01/2025

This Super Greens & Beans Soup is loaded with green veggies, both fresh and roasted, plus hearty beans for plant-based protein and a swirl of creamy coconut yogurt to support gut health. It’s light yet satisfying, creamy without being heavy, and makes the perfect cozy meal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients
1 broccoli, stems and florets (350g), chopped
1 large zucchini, sliced into ½ moons
1 green pepper, in chunks
1 leek, thickly sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tins butterbeans, drained (480g)
160g peas, thawed
4 stems fresh basil
1 can (400ml) light or full-fat coconut milk
1 lemon, juiced (2 tbsp)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp (30ml) tahini
1 tbsp miso paste
300-400ml vegetable stock
Salt and pepper

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare all of the vegetables.
Into a large roasting tin add the broccoli, zucchini pepper, leek, garlic and thyme. Drizzle over 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, tossing well every 10 minutes until tender.
At the same time drain and pat dry one tin of the beans and lay out on a roasting tray. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive and some salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and tender.
Meanwhile thaw the peas, drain the beans and prepare the stock.
Allow the roasted vegetables to cool down for 20 minutes. Reserve a few small broccoli florets for serving, and keep a few peas to one side. Pour the remaining vegetables into a blender jug with the peas, basil, second tin of drained butterbeans, coconut milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, tahini, miso and stock (or water). Blend until really smooth and creamy, adding more or less liquid as desired.
To serve: warm the soup back up in a saucepan and ladle into bowls. Spoon over some yoghurt and top with the broccoli florets, some extra peas and roasted beans, if you like.

Recipe adapted from: https://nourishingamy.com/2023/11/06/super-greens-and-beans-soup-vegan-high-protein/

Halloween doesn’t have to throw your health off track. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy the fun without the crash:🍽️ Ea...
10/31/2025

Halloween doesn’t have to throw your health off track. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy the fun without the crash:

🍽️ Eat a real meal first. A protein-rich dinner can help curb sugar cravings and prevent that post-candy energy dip.
🍫 Choose treats that don’t hit as hard. Dark chocolate, nut-based bars, or smaller portions can satisfy without the blood sugar rollercoaster.
😴 Watch the late-night sugar. Too much candy (and screen time) before bed can mess with your sleep, especially for kids!

You don’t “just get bloated sometimes.” You’re not “just tired from being busy.” And no, your anxiety, breakouts, or bra...
10/30/2025

You don’t “just get bloated sometimes.” You’re not “just tired from being busy.” And no, your anxiety, breakouts, or brain fog aren’t just part of being a woman.

Your symptoms are whispers. And the longer they’re ignored, the louder they’ll get.

We look at your symptoms as signals, not annoyances to be numbed, silenced, or pushed aside.

✨ That bloat after lunch? Could be SIBO or low stomach acid.
✨ That 3PM crash? Blood sugar imbalance.
✨ That low mood before your period? Hormonal shifts that can be supported, not suppressed.

Your body is trying to get your attention. The sooner you listen, the less it has to yell. Book your consultation and get to the root.

Tons of brain fog lately? Your brain might be undernourished and overwhelmed. Here are some of the most common root caus...
10/29/2025

Tons of brain fog lately? Your brain might be undernourished and overwhelmed. Here are some of the most common root causes we see in practice:

• Blood sugar crashes that starve the brain of fuel
• Nutrient deficiencies like B12, choline, and magnesium
• Chronic stress, which hijacks your neurotransmitters and memory
• Inflammation, often from gut imbalances or poor sleep
• Mitochondrial dysfunction, where your brain literally runs out of energy

Here’s how to support your brain function- no stimulants or bandaids required:

🍳 Start your day with protein, at least 25–30g at breakfast
🥜 Healthy fats like omega-3s (think wild salmon, walnuts, flaxseed oil) feed the brain’s structure
🍄 Try herbs like lion’s mane or bacopa which are both shown to improve memory and cognition
💊 Supplement with B-complex vitamins, especially B12, B6, and folate if you’re plant-based, stressed, or fatigued
🥬 Eat dark leafy greens, nuts, and eggs to support choline + magnesium which are key brain cofactors

Let’s clear something up: birth control does not balance your hormones.It actually shuts down your natural hormonal cycl...
10/28/2025

Let’s clear something up: birth control does not balance your hormones.
It actually shuts down your natural hormonal cycle and replaces it with a synthetic version. And while the pill can mask symptoms like acne, painful periods, or irregular cycles, it doesn’t fix what’s causing them. In many cases, symptoms come right back, or even get worse, when you stop taking it.

If you’ve ever said:

• “My doctor put me on the pill to fix my period.”
• “It helped for a while, but now I feel worse.”
• “I still have mood swings, bloating, and fatigue even on birth control...”

Synthetic hormones can’t replicate the rhythm, feedback loops, or long-term benefits of your own cycle. Real hormone balance happens when we look at root causes like gut health, blood sugar, liver detox, nutrient status, and chronic stress.

You're working out consistently, eating clean, pushing hard… and somehow, you're still gaining weight.Here's what most f...
10/27/2025

You're working out consistently, eating clean, pushing hard… and somehow, you're still gaining weight.

Here's what most fitness plans forget to tell women: High-intensity workouts like HIIT are powerful, but when done too often, especially without proper recovery, they can work against your body.
Excessive HIIT can increase your cortisol (your body’s main stress hormone), disrupt your blood sugar, and even suppress your thyroid function. Over time, this leads to increased inflammation, stubborn belly fat, disrupted sleep, and major fatigue.

This is especially true for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, when hormonal shifts make the body more sensitive to stress of any kind.

💡 So what should you do instead?

✨ Strength training 2–3x per week
✨ Daily walking to support metabolism without raising cortisol
✨ Yoga, Pilates, or breathwork for nervous system recovery
✨ Prioritizing rest, sleep, blood sugar balance, and protein intake

If your workouts are making you feel puffy, tired, or stuck, your hormones might be asking for something different.

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and the more diverse they are, the better they can support your digestion, im...
10/12/2025

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and the more diverse they are, the better they can support your digestion, immunity, and metabolism.

When diversity drops, your body sends signals. Three common signs:

1️⃣ Frequent bloating or irregular bowel movements – your gut struggles to process food efficiently.
2️⃣ Weakened immunity – you catch colds easily or take longer to recover.
3️⃣ Difficulty managing weight – metabolism slows when your gut is out of balance.

Low microbiome diversity means less resilience, more inflammation, and reduced nutrient absorption. The good news? Your gut can change, diversity can be rebuilt with the right foods, lifestyle, and support.

If you suspect your gut health is holding you back, we can help you uncover imbalances and create a plan to restore your microbiome.

Sometimes the foods we eat every day are the very ones triggering our symptoms. That’s where an elimination diet can be ...
10/11/2025

Sometimes the foods we eat every day are the very ones triggering our symptoms. That’s where an elimination diet can be a game-changer.

By removing certain common trigger foods for a few weeks and then reintroducing them one at a time, you can clearly see which ones your body loves… and which ones it’s fighting against. It’s not about restriction forever, it’s about gathering clues and creating a diet that truly works for your body.

This isn’t just guesswork, it’s a structured, intentional way to uncover hidden food sensitivities that can affect digestion, energy, mood, hormones, and skin health.

If you feel like something might be off, we can help you create a plan that’s effective, nutrient-balanced, and sustainable. Book your consultation today!

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