Functional Health Institute of Atlanta

Many of our patients ask us how they can make sure their young children are eating right! A balanced and nutritious diet for your child is important for so many different reasons. Sure, food nourishes the body and provides energy to grow and explore, but learning what to eat (plus when and how much) is an important aspect of developing and reaching milestones. Don’t make your child clean his or her plate at every meal. What’s most important is to offer food on a schedule an...d try to stick to that. Offer new foods at the start of meals when your child is hungrier and offer the new foods with foods they are already familiar with. Be a role model for healthy eating habits! Cook the same meal for the entire family. Don’t use food as a reward. Encourage kids to participate in grocery shopping and helping in the kitchen. Continue to offer foods even if they did not like them the first time. Don’t give up! The goal should always be as little added sugars as possible! Starting good habits early is best way to pave the road to good health for your children! As parents, we know it's not always easy and we're here for you when you need help! #gatchacovered #nutrition #children #childnutrition #cleaneating #kidseatingtips #healthyeatingtipsforkids #goodeatinghabits #startearly

Do your HANDS and FEET feel COLD all winter long? Ginger is a great go-to remedy to boost circulation! You can easily make a ginger infusion using either dried or fresh ginger root. If using fresh ginger, a couple of slices in a cup of boiling water left to steep for five minutes or so will do the trick, or you can use six to eight slices in a teapot and keep refreshing with water. If using dried or powdered ginger, you will need around half a teaspoon per cup of water.... You can add other beneficial kitchen remedies to power your ginger infusion such as fresh garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric. Add local organic honey to taste. Ginger not only aids circulation it can also help with joint stiffness, digestive troubles, and nausea. #ginger #naturalremedies #naturalhealth #coldhands #coldfeet #circulation #jointstiffness #nausearelief #gatchacovered

We always like including some fun, healthful foods with our Halloween fun! We love these ideas! #halloween #healthyhalloween #happyhalloween #healthylifestyle #gatchacovered

The office will be closed today-Thursday, October 29th-due to the storms and power outages. Stay safe!The office will be closed today-Thursday, October 29th-due to the storms and power outages. Stay safe!

Our talented Patient, Anna, has just launched "Anna's Gluten Free Kitchen" YouTube channel. Today she's making Classic Gluten Free Southern Cornbread! Yum! We can't wait to try it! Learn her recipe and follow along here: https://youtu.be/52-VqX_CUJU #gatchacovered #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreecornbread #AnnasGlutenFreeKitchen #healthyrecipes #weloveourpatients

Protecting against the seasonal sniffles is a multi-faceted mission! Bolster your immune system by starting immune-boosting supplements right now - before the winter comes! Eat your veggies! The best foods to add to your diet are beta-keratin-rich foods like sweet potatoes and carrots, ingredients in the allium family like garlic and onions, and, of course, those leafy greens. Sitting at your desk for eight hours a day is not good for your back (huge surprisewe know...). Try to take several breaks a day to get up, walk around, and stretchand try to use your full range of motion. Stand up for five minutes every 30 minutes, or for ten minutes every hour. Shop IMMUNE BOOSTING Supplements Now - https://healthmatrixstore.com/store/c18/Immune_Health.html #healthmatrix #healthmatrixsupplements #gatchacovered #immuneboost #immunesupport #immunebooster #immunesystem #immunehealth #naturalremedies

Had to share. A patient shared this with me. These are all the prescription medications she was able to take to the county disposal event. So happy for her!

Many people are heading back to their primary care doctors and catching up on their blood work to find that their blood sugar levels are now over 200 mg/dL and that they are now diabetic. 1 First, listen to your doctor; develop a healthy eating and activity plan. Test your blood sugar and keep a record of the results. Work on recognizing the signs of high or low blood sugar and what to do about it. 2 Next, make an appointment with our doctors! While mainstream medicine is... structured to manage symptoms, functional health is primarily concerned with addressing the underlying dysfunctions of the body that give rise to symptoms. For example, if someone has high blood sugar, he’s typically given medications that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, which brings the blood sugar down. Functional health providers like us ask why a patient has high blood sugar in the first place. Very rarely is someone sick from a medication deficiency. They may have cellular insulin resistance, brain-adrenal axis dysfunctions causing high cortisol and a chronic gut infection, all contributing to their high blood sugar! If you've already met with our doctors and are working on your blood sugar, or working to get out of the pre-diabetes range, these HealthMatrix supplements can help: https://healthmatrixstore.com/store/c6/Blood_Sugar.html #diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabetestype #diabetic #health #diabetesawareness #bloodsugar #bloodglucose #bloodtesting #gatchacovered

With antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral properties, garlic is excellent for your immune system. Raw garlic can be a little strong for some people, however, it can be steeped in raw unprocessed honey to make an even more powerful immune tonic. This is a fairly common practice in Ireland! You can add the resulting garlic honey paste to water as a beverage, or simply eat a teaspoonful morning and night to get the best benefits. As for what quantities you should use most herbalists recommend pressing fresh garlic cloves into a jar and then covering with honey until the honey is an inch or so over the garlic. #garlic #immunebooster #cleaneating #gatchacovered #fridayfoods #FridayThoughts

This is your Monday morning reminder, today is your day! There is no better time to start rebuilding your health! #monday #mondaymotivation #mondaymorning #wellness #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #getstartednow #gatchacovered

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include: Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood).... A new lump in the breast or underarm. If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away. According to the CDC, you can do things to help lower your breast cancer risk: Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly. Don’t drink alcohol, or limit the amount of alcohol you drink. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks. Breastfeed your children, if possible. #breastcancerawareness #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #KnowYourRiskFactors #GetChecked #gatchacovered

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The media is starting to take notice of the positive effects of #vitamind that we shared with you back in March. Remember, not all Vitamin D supplements are created equal! Many are too low of a dose or are not a bioavailable form of this critical hormone. We recommend all of the options at HealthMatrixStore.com #vitamindtherapy #vitaminddeficiency #vitamind3k2 #ImmuneBooster #immunesupport #lunghealth #healthmatrix #gatchacovered

October Is #BreastCancerAwareness Month Early Detection is KEY to fighting this disease! Infrared Imaging is an easy and effective tool that has been named the earliest detection technology for breast cancer. You can book an appointment NOW for this life-saving screening on October 6th at Functional Health Institute of Atlanta and take advantage of October savings! Email: [email protected] OR Call: 678-688-8986... #earlydetectionsaveslives #breastcancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth #infraredimaging #thermography #painfree #noninvasive #noradiation #gatchacovered