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Helena Miller, RRT, Functional Nutrition Specialist at Gilead Healing Center in Lansing MI Reviewed by Helena Miller, RRT • Nutrition Specialist • Updated November 2025
Nutrition specialist providing functional nutrition services in Lansing MI

Root-Cause Nutrition

Functional Nutrition Services in Lansing, MI

When you've been dealing with symptoms for months or years without real answers, our root-cause approach helps uncover what's actually going on—and what your body needs to finally heal.

Why People Choose Gilead for Functional Nutrition

Most patients don't come to us because they want to 'eat healthier.' They come because they're frustrated, exhausted, and not getting answers anywhere else. here's what makes our approach different:

Advanced Functional Nutrition Assessments

Root-Cause Analysis for Gut, Hormones & Energy

Personalized Whole-Food Protocols

Christian-Informed Care Available Upon Request

Benefits of Our Root-Cause Functional Nutrition Approach

Instead of chasing symptoms, we identify the underlying imbalances in your hormones, digestion, detox pathways, immune function, and metabolism—creating long-lasting improvements, not temporary relief.

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Improve Gut Health

We uncover what's driving bloating, reflux, constipation, or food reactions by evaluating organ stress patterns and digestive function—not just diet alone.

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Balance Hormones & Metabolism

We support thyroid, adrenal, and blood sugar regulation to stabilize energy, mood, and metabolic function at the root.

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Enhance Mood & Mental Clarity

When underlying organ stress improves, the brain responds with better focus, emotional balance, and mental clarity.

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Reduce Whole-Body Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a signal. We identify the hidden stressors driving it for long-term relief.

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Personalized Supplement Plans

Whole-food supplements are selected based solely on your body's unique deficiencies and healing priorities.

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Whole-Body Wellness

As each system is supported, people feel more energized, balanced, and capable of living fully again.

Conditions Functional Nutrition Can Help

The people who come to us often struggle with chronic symptoms that never fully resolve. Our evaluation reveals what traditional testing misses—the underlying organ stress and nutrient deficits causing these issues.

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Digestive Disorders

  • IBS, reflux, bloating
  • Constipation or irregular digestion
  • Food reactions & malabsorption
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Hormone & Endocrine Imbalances

  • Thyroid issues including Hashimoto's
  • Adrenal burnout & chronic fatigue
  • PMS, perimenopause, PCOS symptoms
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Mood & Cognitive Concerns

  • Brain fog & poor focus
  • Irritability or stress overload
  • Low motivation & emotional imbalance
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Inflammatory Conditions

  • Chronic muscle & joint pain
  • Autoimmune-related symptoms
  • Systemic inflammation & swelling
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Immune System Challenges

  • Frequent illness or slow recovery
  • Lingering post-viral patterns
  • Weakened immunity
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Metabolic & Blood Sugar Issues

  • Insulin resistance & prediabetes
  • Unsteady blood sugar & crashes
  • Stubborn weight changes

What Is Functional Nutrition Testing?

Functional nutrition testing identifies organ systems under stress—long before traditional lab work detects a diagnosis. This gives us a roadmap to understand your symptoms at their root.

  • Reveals organ stress & underlying dysfunction
  • Identifies toxic load & nutrient deficiencies
  • Shows digestive, immune & metabolic overwhelm
  • Highlights food sensitivities & inflammatory triggers
  • Creates a personalized blueprint for healing
Functional nutrition provider explaining food sensitivity testing as part of functional nutrition services in Lansing.

How Our Functional Nutrition Program Works

Our step-by-step process helps uncover the root causes of your symptoms, personalize your care, and support long-term wellness.

1

Comprehensive Evaluation

We review your symptoms, digestion, hormone history, lifestyle details & everything your body has been trying to tell you.

2

Root-Cause Testing

We identify organ stress patterns, food reactions, toxin load, nutrient deficits & inflammatory triggers.

3

Personalized Nutrition Plan

You receive a clear plan using whole-food supplements & targeted nutrition based on your body's priorities.

4

Ongoing Support & Adjustments

As your body responds, we refine your plan for faster progress & longer-lasting results.

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Meet Your Functional Nutrition Practitioner

Helena Miller, R.R.T.

Helena specializes in uncovering the root causes behind chronic symptoms like fatigue, digestive issues, inflammation, and hormone imbalance. She uses whole-body evaluation, nutrition-based testing, and targeted whole-food supplementation to help patients restore health.

Her compassionate approach, deep listening, and clear explanations empower patients—especially those who haven't received answers elsewhere.

What to Expect From Your Functional Nutrition Program

Your program is built around clarity, partnership, and measurable results—not guesswork or generic recommendations.

1

Comprehensive Nutrition Evaluation

A detailed review of your symptoms, digestion, hormones, lifestyle, and history.

2

Root-Cause Nutrition Testing

We identify the real drivers of your chronic symptoms through non-invasive assessment.

3

Personalized Nutrition Protocol

A step-by-step whole-food nutrition and supplement strategy matched to your body's needs.

4

Weekly Follow-Up Sessions

Consistent support ensures steady improvement and faster healing.

5

Long-Term Wellness Support

Once symptoms improve, we help you maintain balance and stay well.

Real Success Stories From Our Nutrition Patients

These stories reflect what happens when patients finally receive answers, a clear plan, and support from a practitioner who truly listens.

'I struggled with gut issues for over 10 years. After working with Helena, my bloating is gone, my energy is back, and I finally feel normal again. This truly changed my life.'

' Sarah M.

'My hormones were a mess and I felt exhausted every day. The testing identified exactly what was wrong. After just a few weeks, I felt like myself again.'

' Emily R.

'I had tried everything for inflammation and pain. The nutrition plan Helena designed made a bigger impact than any medication I had ever tried. Highly recommend!'

' Jonathan D.

New Patient Symptom Survey

Completing this survey helps our team understand your symptoms and organ stress patterns before your first appointment, so we can create a highly accurate starting plan.

Take the Symptom Survey

Please Note:

Email your completed survey to:
Info@GileadHealingCenter.com

Or print your survey and bring it with you to your first appointment.

Your Path Back to Health Starts Here

If you've been living with chronic symptoms and haven't received clear answers, this is where things can finally change.

Our root-cause approach reveals what traditional tests often miss—and gives you a personalized plan to restore balance, energy, and long-term wellness.

Complete the Symptom Survey
We're here to support you—every step of the way.

Schedule a Nutrition Consultation

Call our office to schedule your nutrition assessment.

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Call (517) 319-5818

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Explore Our Integrated Services

Functional nutrition works best when combined with our other holistic services:

Meet our holistic healthcare team or view all services we offer.

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