Why Functional Nutrition?
Everything is connected. We are all unique. All things matter.
Functional Nutrition is where science meets your story. It’s where the uniqueness of your life and physiology are the focus, and rigorous science is there to support your actions — giving you the frameworks to see into your health in new and needed ways.
Last time I wrote to you, I shared some thoughts about the stories we carry—about health, aging, and what it means to live inside a body that doesn’t always follow the script.Lately, I’ve been trying to listen more deeply to my own.
Some moments in life take our breath away—not because of shock or fear, but because they strike a deep chord within us. Maybe the swell of music or a particular lyric leaves you wiping tears from your eyes, or a stranger’s act of kindness momentarily restores your faith in humanity. Perhaps it’s the quiet wonder of seeing someone you love embraced for exactly who they are or a faded photograph that brings a rush of memories—joyful, bittersweet, or both.
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