The Gut-Brain Axis in Kids: How Digestion Shapes Mood, Behavior, and Learning

Your child’s gut health affects more than digestion — it influences mood, focus, and learning. Discover how functional medicine supports a healthy gut-brain connection for kids.

Pediatrics, Gut HealthSarah FasoloSeptember 5, 2025pediatrics, gut health, digestive health

Root Causes of Behavioral Challenges in Kids: A Functional Medicine Approac

Tantrums, irritability, hyperactivity, or trouble focusing aren’t always about willpower or discipline — they can be signs that something in the body is out of balance. At hhc+, we work with parents to uncover the root causes of these behaviors and create plans that support emotional regulation, focus, and resilience from the inside out.

Unlocking the Secrets of GI-MAP to Optimize Gut Health

This data-driven approach resonates with a growing number of patients disillusioned by a one-size-fits-all healthcare model.

Gut HealthSarah FasoloMarch 18, 2024gut health, leaky gut, GI-MAP, gastrointestinal, microbiome

Dr. Meg’s Story

With these diet and lifestyle changes, I felt like I cracked the secret code to health and became the passionate healthy friend selling protein shakes and sharing hormone hacks online.

Gut Health, Functional Medicine, HormonesMegan TantilloFebruary 25, 2024hormone health, acneComment

The Gut-Brain Connection: Functional Medicine Strategies for Digestive Health and Mental Wellness

The idea of connecting the digestive tract and the brain might initially seem strange, however, it’s actually quite fascinating how these two seemingly disparate systems work together.

Functional Medicine, Gut HealthMegan TantilloAugust 23, 2023gut health, mental health, digestion

Best Foods for Gut Health and Weight Loss [Functional Medicine Diet Guide]

The regulatory power of hormones is something that many people often overlook when exploring their weight loss options. Functional medicine prioritizes understanding the gut-brain balance and striking a harmonious balance to support a healthier weight and lifestyle.

Functional Medicine, Food, Weight Loss, Gut HealthMegan TantilloAugust 10, 2023weight loss, digestive health, gut health, diet, food

Got Leaky Gut?

Leaky gut is a condition in which the lining of the intestines becomes inflamed and more porous than normal, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to pass into the bloodstream. This blog explores the basics of leaky gut, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Gut HealthMegan TantilloFebruary 28, 2023gut health, dysbiosis, leaky gutComment

How a Plant-Based Diet Could Benefit You

A plant-based diet primarily consists of consuming high nutrient-dense, whole-foods. This is what you may hear being referred to as a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPBD).

Food, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hormones, Immune Health, Weight LossMegan TantilloApril 4, 2022health coaching, holistic careComment

Gut-Hormone Connection

This week on the blog we are talking about burnout. 😰

Gut Health, HormonesMegan TantilloMarch 9, 2022gut health, hormones, estrogen dominance, hormone healthComment