Aiya Functional Wellness

Aiya Functional Wellness

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05/19/2026

Your symptoms may not be “just stress,” “just aging,” or “just hormones.”

Yes, gut issues can show up as:
▫️ Bloating
▫️ Constipation
▫️ Diarrhea
▫️ Acid reflux
▫️ Food sensitivities

But they can also appear as symptoms that DON’T seem gut-related at all:

▫️ Brain fog
▫️ Chronic fatigue
▫️ Anxiety & mood changes
▫️ Trouble focusing
▫️ Skin issues like acne, eczema, or rashes
▫️ Headaches
▫️ Hormonal imbalances
▫️ Autoimmune flare-ups

Your gut impacts your immune system, brain, hormones, metabolism, and inflammation levels throughout the body. When the gut is struggling, the rest of the body often feels it too.

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel well, it may be time to look deeper.

I help women and children identify root causes and support healing through personalized functional nutrition.

📩 DM me “GUT” to learn more or book a discovery call.

03/23/2026

If you’re not pooping regularly… this might be why you’re not seeing results.

Constipation is one of the FIRST things I look at with every client.

Your body is designed to eliminate waste within 14–24 hours.
When that doesn’t happen, everything backs up — including toxins and hormones.

And that’s when we start seeing:
• bloating that won’t go away
• stubborn weight
• skin issues
• fatigue
• inflammation

You can’t heal in a body that isn’t eliminating.

Fix the flow → everything else becomes easier.

Photos from Aiya Functional Wellness      's post 03/17/2026

Your gut bacteria change based on what you eat daily

These 5 foods help shift your microbiome in the right direction:

🍎 Apples feed beneficial bacteria while keeping less favorable microbes in check
🌾 Oats increase multiple beneficial bacteria at once (thanks to beta-glucan)
🌰 Ground flaxseed supports butyrate-producing bacteria — essential for gut lining health
🫐 Berries (especially cranberries + wild blueberries) nourish Akkermansia, one of your most protective bacteria
🫘 Legumes are a cornerstone for butyrate production and Bifidobacterium growth

No extremes. No complicated protocols.

Just consistent, daily inputs that your microbiome recognizes

✨ Your gut reflects what you do repeatedly

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm