Welcome to Functional Momma.
I first started Functional Momma with the intention to teach others about functional medicine and how our genetics, environment, and lifestyle choices affect our current and future health–a 360 degree approach to living well.
While that is still my goal I have realized that Functional Momma means so much more to me.
When I think about being a mom I literally think about doing all of the things. As moms we wear so many hats and are responsible for managing different personalities and schedules every single day. It’s a brilliant but exhausting job and sometimes it feels like all we are trying to do is function normally.
What is functioning normally?
Well, in terms of health it’s getting enough sleep, it’s eating nutritiously, it’s managing stress, it’s exercising, it’s socializing, it’s all the things we need to feel our very best when our feet hit the floor each morning. We have little humans (and husbands) that depend on us for everything, so if we feel bad, every thing starts piling up on us.
My belief is that it starts with mom. If the star quarterback is down, the whole family is down. If mom is on point, well… everyone else might not be on point, but it sure makes the struggles seem more bearable!
So Functional Momma is revamped in my mind. Yes, I am here to hopefully teach you a thing or two you didn’t know about health, but I’m also here just as a mom trying to function and get through the day, just like you! The secret is, we don’t have to feel bad while doing it. We can THRIVE not just survive.
I’m hoping you stick around and we can become friends!
With love,
Mandi aka Functional Momma
