Dr. Amanda Fey, ND

Dr. Amanda Fey, ND Alternative medical clinic where natural therapies are utilized to restore and optimize health.

This cabbage-apple slaw is crunchy, bright, and quietly good for you 😋 Crisp cabbage for fiber, fresh ginger to calm dig...
06/12/2026

This cabbage-apple slaw is crunchy, bright, and quietly good for you 😋 Crisp cabbage for fiber, fresh ginger to calm digestion, and a splash of apple cider vinegar that wakes everything up. The kind of fresh, summery bowl the whole table reaches for.

Make it ahead, let it chill, and serve it alongside anything off the grill 🥩🫜🍆

🥗 Cabbage Apple Slaw
You’ll need:

2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup apple, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup apple cider vinegar (organic if you can)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt + pepper, to taste

How to make it:

Slice and add everything to a large bowl.
Pour over the vinegar and olive oil, then toss to coat.
Season to taste.
Chill, then serve whenever you’re ready.

Crunchy, fresh, and on the table in minutes 💛

Two people can weigh exactly the same, but the one with more muscle and less fat is often the healthier one. That’s body...
06/08/2026

Two people can weigh exactly the same, but the one with more muscle and less fat is often the healthier one. That’s body composition, and it may matter more than weight alone.

Here’s why muscle deserves your attention:
→ It’s one of your body’s biggest sites for using blood sugar, which supports insulin sensitivity and metabolic health
→ It releases signaling compounds (myokines) that talk to your liver, heart, bones, and more
→ Healthy muscle mass is linked to better aging and a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis

The good news? You can build and protect it.
🏋️ Strength & resistance training (the biggest payoff)
🥩 Enough protein, vitamins & healthy fats
🌿 Supportive nutrients like collagen peptides and creatine, especially alongside training

And if you’re on a GLP-1 medication for weight loss — pay extra attention here. A meaningful portion of the weight lost can come from muscle, not just fat. Pairing treatment with strength training and adequate protein helps protect what keeps you strong.

Four fruits your gut will thank you for 🥝🍎🧡🍌Kiwi, pomegranate, papaya, and banana each bring something different: fiber,...
06/04/2026

Four fruits your gut will thank you for 🥝🍎🧡🍌
Kiwi, pomegranate, papaya, and banana each bring something different: fiber, enzymes, prebiotics, and gut-soothing antioxidants.

What if your doctor spent time truly listening to your full health story and then built a personalized plan just for you...
06/01/2026

What if your doctor spent time truly listening to your full health story and then built a personalized plan just for you? That’s naturopathic medicine. That’s what we do at our naturopathic clinic in Endicott, New York ❤️

In my practice, I see how important diet is in influencing our health 💚 Unfortunately in main stream medicine, diet is o...
05/29/2026

In my practice, I see how important diet is in influencing our health 💚 Unfortunately in main stream medicine, diet is often overlooked when discussing patient’s treatment plans. What I find even more baffling is when it comes to treating gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis), patients are often told that what you eat doesn’t matter. Well, I am here to tell you that it 100% does matter. Let’s look at some research that backs up my statement ☝🏼

A study published in the journal Nutrients in December 2020 emphasized the impact of diet on Crohn’s disease. A specific carbohydrate diet (SCD), modified specific carbohydrate diet (MCSD), or a whole foods diet (WF) were given to pediatric patients diagnosed with mild to moderate Crohn’s disease. The SCD group eliminated all grains, sugars (except honey), all cow’s milk products (except hard cheeses and fermented yogurt), and most processed foods. The modified SCD group eliminated all the same foods that the SCD group eliminated except for rice and oats, and the WF group ate a strict whole foods diet throughout the study.

After 12 weeks, all patients who participated achieved clinical remission!! C-reactive protein levels, an inflammatory marker measured in their blood, significantly decreased in all three diet groups! In addition, the microbiome composition shifted in every patient after the 12-week period! These results emphasize the significant impact that diet and nutrients play in Crohn’s disease. Each diet had a significant effect on disease severity and inflammatory biomarkers. The more restrictive diets were associated with the largest reductions in inflammations.

So, next time your doctor tells you that diet doesn’t impact your health feel free to show them this article 😉

If you’re tired but wired, gaining weight around your middle, waking up at 3am, or snapping at people you love, your cor...
05/24/2026

If you’re tired but wired, gaining weight around your middle, waking up at 3am, or snapping at people you love, your cortisol might be running the show.
Cortisol isn’t the enemy. You need it. The problem is that modern life keeps it elevated 24/7, and chronically high cortisol shows up as poor sleep, belly fat, anxiety, burnout, and hormone chaos.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a 12-step protocol to bring it down. Just consistency with the basics 👇

☀️ 10 minutes of morning sunlight within an hour of waking (no sunglasses) - this anchors your circadian rhythm so cortisol peaks in the morning and drops at night.

🍳 Protein within an hour of waking. Coffee on an empty stomach spikes cortisol. Protein stabilizes blood sugar and calms the stress response.

🚶‍♀️ A 10-minute walk after meals. Blood sugar crashes are one of the biggest hidden cortisol triggers, gentle movement smooths them out.

🌬️ 4-7-8 breathing before bed. Inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8. Four rounds. It flips your nervous system into “safe” mode.

🛌 Same bedtime every night, phone out of the bedroom. Sleep is when cortisol resets. Without it, no supplement will save you.

Save this 🤍 and share with someone who’s running on empty.

🍞 I often hear from patients that they can enjoy bread while traveling in Europe, but back home in the U.S., the same fo...
05/20/2026

🍞 I often hear from patients that they can enjoy bread while traveling in Europe, but back home in the U.S., the same food leaves them feeling bloated, achy, or foggy-headed. Intrigued by this recurring pattern, I decided to dig deeper - and what I found confirmed there are indeed several reasons why bread in Europe is often easier to digest.

1. Different Wheat Varieties & Less Gluten
Much of U.S. bread is made from hard red wheat, which is high in gluten; in contrast, Europe often uses soft wheat or spelt with lower gluten content. Some people with gluten sensitivity (without celiac disease) report better tolerance abroad.

2. Stricter Farming Regulations
The EU has phased out or banned certain additives like potassium bromate and restricted glyphosate. This results in flour with fewer chemical residues compared to U.S. products, which may include preservatives, bleaching agents, and added nutrients.

3. Traditional Processing & Fermentation
European artisan bakeries often rely on slow, fermented techniques (e.g. sourdough) - sometimes over 24 hours - that break down gluten and FODMAPs, improve mineral absorption, reduce glycemic impact, and enhance digestibility. U.S. factory bread is typically made with rapid commercial yeast, dough conditioners, and added sugar for shelf life and softness.

4. Lower Sugar & Fewer Additives
Many popular U.S. loaves (e.g. Wonder Bread) contain added high fructose corn syrup or sugar - as much as double that of similar European breads. Added sugar and fillers may contribute to gut discomfort and digestive pain. Common U.S. additives like azodicarbonamide, potassium bromate, and titanium dioxide are banned or limited in Europe.

5. Culture & Context Matter
Eating habits and context play a role: Europeans shop more frequently and buy fresh daily, leading to bread with less preservatives. Meanwhile, travelers are often more relaxed, active, and less stressed, factors that can boost digestion - even on unfamiliar food

Two people can weigh exactly the same and have completely different health outcomes. The difference? Body composition. T...
05/18/2026

Two people can weigh exactly the same and have completely different health outcomes. The difference? Body composition. The ratio of muscle to fat in your body 💪🏼

Here’s what muscle actually does for you:
→ Acts as your body’s largest site for glucose use (hello, blood sugar balance)
→ Releases myokines that communicate with your liver, pancreas, bones, and heart
→ Protects against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and metabolic syndrome
→ Keeps your metabolism humming as you age
→ Supports recovery, mobility, and independence later in life

And here’s what I want you to hear: muscle loss isn’t just an aesthetic issue. It’s a clinical sign of malnutrition. It slows recovery from illness. It raises healthcare costs. It shortens healthspan.
The good news? You can build it back at any age.

The non-negotiables:

- Strength training (the biggest lever you can pull)
- Adequate protein at every meal
- Targeted support — creatine and collagen peptides both have strong evidence behind them
- Consistency over intensity

A note for anyone on GLP-1s: research suggests a significant portion of the weight you lose can come from lean muscle. That’s why I always pair these protocols with resistance training and protein optimization. The goal is fat loss, not muscle loss disguised as a smaller number on the scale.
Your muscle is your metabolic currency 💚

Hot flashes, mood swings, restless nights 😵‍💫 Menopause asks a lot of the body…Vitamin E is a quiet ally during this tra...
05/14/2026

Hot flashes, mood swings, restless nights 😵‍💫 Menopause asks a lot of the body…

Vitamin E is a quiet ally during this transition. As an antioxidant, it may help ease hot flashes and support your skin and cells as hormones shift.

The best part? You’ll find it in everyday foods:
🌰 Almonds
🥬 Spinach
🍠 Sweet potatoes
🌻 Sunflower seeds
🥑 Avocado

Save this for your next grocery run and share it with a friend in the same season of life ❤️

Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone. 40% of Americans get less than the recommended 7 hours per night.Before reachin...
05/11/2026

Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone. 40% of Americans get less than the recommended 7 hours per night.

Before reaching for prescription sleep medications, consider these natural alternatives that can support quality rest without the side effects.

Swipe to learn about lifestyle changes and supplements that may help you get the sleep you need.

📌 Save this for your nighttime routine 😴

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