Nomad Functional Medicine

09/26/2026

Daily size fluctuation is real, but it's not fat. It's usually inflammation or water balance — and neither improves by restricting more.

09/24/2026

A "normal" TSH doesn't rule out a thyroid problem.

If you have the symptoms and a doctor said your thyroid's fine, that conversation probably isn't over.

09/23/2026

If lunch reliably wipes out your afternoon focus, that's worth paying attention to — it's usually fixable once you know what's actually happening.

09/19/2026

ADHD and gut problems? There maybe a connection.
A September 2026 systematic review found that ADHD was associated with 48% higher odds of gastrointestinal symptoms.

The association was even stronger for some specific GI problems:
→ Constipation: nearly 2× higher odds
→ IBS: 58% higher odds
→ Loss of bowel control: >4× higher odds

This doesn't prove that gut dysfunction causes ADHD. But it does highlight an important connection between the gut and brain.

If someone with ADHD is also experiencing persistent digestive symptoms, gut health deserves to be part of the conversation.

📚 Journal of Attention Disorders, September 2026

09/05/2026

Think you eat “clean” but still feel off? You might be undernourished at a cellular level. Discover 10 common SOS signals your body sends when it’s missing key micronutrients, minerals, and enzymes — and what to watch for to restore true nutrition. Read more: https://wix.to/0Lmzh1J

Poor nutrition has nothing to do with calories. You can eat a "perfect" diet and still be functionally depleted at a cellular level. In functional medicine practice, this is one of the most common patterns: high-performers who are overfed but under-nourished. When your body lacks the raw materials ....

09/05/2026

Are your nails trying to tell you something? 👀 Small changes—white spots, ridges, cracked corners—can be clues to nutrient deficiencies long before symptoms escalate. Read our quick guide to decode these hidden signs and take simple steps to support your nutrition and gut health. Read more: https://wix.to/4Ix0yl1

We often wait until we're "sick" to pay attention to our health. But usually, our bodies have been whispering for months through small physical changes — a spot on a nail, a crack at the corner of the mouth, a patch of rough skin. These aren't cosmetic issues. They're invitations to look deeper at...

09/05/2026

Before you brush tomorrow, take a look: your tongue can reveal clues about your gut, thyroid, liver and nervous system. Learn how different areas map to different organs and what changes might mean for your health. Read the full post: https://wix.to/hPAL5WK

Before you reach for your toothbrush tomorrow morning, stop and look at your tongue. In functional medicine, the tongue is one of the only places where your internal health is literally sticking out at you. It's a diagnostic map — a window into your gut, thyroid, liver, and nervous system that can...