by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Apr 1, 2026 | Digestive Health
Heartburn doesn’t always mean “too much acid.” Many people assume reflux means the stomach is producing excess acid—so they automatically reach for acid blockers. But clinically, I often see the opposite: low stomach acid poor digestive enzyme output sluggish bile...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Apr 1, 2026 | Digestive Health, Weight Management and Metabolic Health
“Detox” is one of the most overused words in wellness. Many people think detox means: a juice cleanse sweating in a sauna a trendy supplement starving the body for a few days But true detoxification is not a trend. It is a physiological process that depends on how...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Feb 22, 2026 | Digestive Health
Constipation is not just “eat more fiber.” Constipation is one of the most misunderstood symptoms. Yes, fiber can help—but not always. Because constipation may be driven by: low thyroid function low bile flow low magnesium dehydration poor vagus nerve / stress...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Feb 22, 2026 | Digestive Health
Bloating is one of the most misunderstood symptoms in modern healthcare. Many people think: “It’s just what I ate.” “I’m getting older.” “I need probiotics.” “It must be gluten.” But bloating is not a diagnosis.It is a signal. Common root causes I evaluate clinically:...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Jan 28, 2026 | Adrenal and Thyroid Health, Digestive Health, Prevention & Seasonal Health
Many people assume insomnia is “just stress” or “just hormones”, or they assume it’s a simple bedtime issue. But clinically, insomnia is often a body signal — not a personality trait. Sleep is not only about relaxation. Sleep is about biochemistry, safety, and...
by Helena Amos M.AC. L.AC., Euro. Physician | Mar 10, 2025 | Acupuncture, Digestive Health, Functional Medicine, Prevention & Seasonal Health
The need to cleanse in Spring is natural. After a long winter of hibernation, stagnation and overindulgence in holiday and comfort foods, snow days, and nights bingeing your favorite entertainment, the body is ready for a thorough detoxing and reset. It does this...
