Hello, September: Simple Ways to Support Your Family’s Health This Fall
As we settle into fall, we're embracing new routines, seasonal favorites, and opportunities to reset. This month, we're sharing a few simple, practical ways to support your family's health and wellness while trusting God to guide each step along the way.
Around the Office: What's New at Functional Now
We're always looking for ways to make your wellness journey more accessible and personalized. Here's what's new at the office!
Functional Medicine Labs
Rupa has transitioned to Fullscript for ordering functional medicine labs, making the process easier and more streamlined for our patients.
Oral BPC-157
We are now offering oral BPC-157 in our office for $150 for a two-month supply. This peptide has been studied for its potential role in tissue repair and healing, although human evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness remains limited.
Please consult with your healthcare provider before considering any peptide therapy.
Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitors
Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitors are now available for purchase in our office for $54. Each monitor lasts for 14 days and provides insight into how your body responds to food, movement, stress, sleep, and other daily habits.
Red Light Therapy
We're excited to offer red light therapy in our office!
Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to influence cellular processes. Depending on the device and application, it may be used as part of a wellness routine focused on skin health and recovery. Results vary, and the evidence depends on the specific use.
Fall Health: Supporting Your Family Through Cold and Flu Season
As the seasons change and cooler weather arrives, so does an increase in colds, respiratory illnesses, and time spent indoors.
Fall is a great opportunity to return to the foundational habits that support our health year-round. Whether you're navigating a new school-year routine, caring for grandchildren, heading into a busy work season, or simply settling into a slower rhythm at home, these simple practices can help support your family's health and well-being.
1. Support Immune Health
Fall brings more opportunities for exposure to illness, especially as children return to school and we spend more time indoors.
This is a great time to prioritize foundational habits, including adequate sleep, nourishing foods, hydration, and regular handwashing.
If you're considering supplements, remember that needs vary by age, health status, and individual circumstances. Discuss appropriate options with your healthcare provider, particularly when choosing supplements for children.
2. Choose Simple, Nourishing Foods
As routines change, it can be easy to reach for convenience foods. Instead, try to focus primarily on foods in their most natural forms: foods that grow from the ground and foods that come from animals.
Think fruits, vegetables, potatoes, eggs, chicken, fish, and beef.
Simple meals and snacks built around these foods can provide nourishing fuel for busy fall days without making mealtime more complicated.
3. Make Water Your Go-To Drink
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to support energy, concentration, digestion, and overall health.
Try making water the primary beverage for both children and adults. If your family enjoys something bubbly, options like Olipop, Poppi, or Zevia can be occasional alternatives, depending on your preferences and individual needs.
Plain water is always a great place to start!
4. Don't Underestimate Handwashing
One of the simplest ways to help reduce the spread of illness is also one of the most effective: wash your hands!
Encourage children to wash their hands with soap and water:
Before eating
After using the bathroom
After coughing or sneezing
When they come home from school or other activities
For adults, the same habit is helpful after spending time in crowded spaces or around someone who is sick.
A good 20-second scrub can go a long way toward keeping fall germs at bay.
5. Prioritize Sleep
As schedules shift with the changing season, don't let sleep get pushed to the bottom of the list.
School-aged children generally need around 9–12 hours of sleep per night, while most adults need at least 7 hours. Consistent bedtimes and wake times can support mood, focus, energy, and overall well-being.
For families navigating a new school-year schedule, establishing predictable evening routines can make the transition a little smoother.
A Little Reminder for the Season Ahead
As you settle into fall, remember that caring for your health doesn't have to mean doing everything at once.
Start with the simple things. Nourish your body, make time for rest, create rhythms that serve your family, and give yourself grace as the season unfolds.
You don't have to see the whole path ahead to take the next step. God is faithful to light the way.
At Functional Now, we're here to help you find practical, personalized ways to support your health and the health of your family.
