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We listen

Your symptoms tell a

story.

& connect the dots for you.

About the practice

Tired of being told
your labs are

'normal'

RD, LD, IFNCP · clinical herbalist

I'm Alah, a Functional Nutrition Registered Dietitian and the founder of Made with Barakah, a root-cause nutrition practice for women who feel anything but normal, no matter what their bloodwork says.

This practice was built on the belief that your body is always communicating through signs & symptoms. When we slow down and really listen, through advanced functional testing, personalized nutrition, & integrative + compassionate care, real, lasting healing becomes possible.

Alah Elasmar

while you're living in a body that feels anything but?

More about Alah

AREAs OF FOCUS

what you're living with.

Root-cause care for

Hormone Imbalance

Estrogen dominance, low progesterone, PCOS, high cortisol, thyroid dysfunction, perimenopause mapped through DUTCH hormone testing and resolved through functional nutrition.

Hashimoto's & Thyroid

Autoimmune thyroid conditions require a whole-body approach far beyond TSH. We work through the gut-thyroid connection, chronic inflammation, and nutrient repletion to support lasting thyroid function.

Fatigue & Brain Fog

Persistent exhaustion and cognitive fog are never "just stress." We investigate adrenal function, micronutrient status, and the gut-brain connection to restore your clarity, focus, and energy from the root.

Bloating, constipation, IBS, SIBO, H. pylori, leaky gut, and chronic digestive symptoms uncovered and addressed through GI-MAP functional testing and targeted gut healing nutrition protocols.

Gut Health & Digestion

Skin is a mirror for internal health. Hormonal acne, rosacea, and unexplained breakouts are often trace back to gut imbalances and hormone dysregulation which is exaclty where we start.

Skin & Acne

Weight that won't budge despite effort is almost always a metabolic or hormonal story.

Sustainable Weight Loss

MAKING Nutrition CARE ACCESSIBLE

Sessions covered by

your insurance.

Not sure if you're covered? Email us directly to confirm your specific plan benefits.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

UNITED HEALTHCARE

AETna

CIGNA

Before I got treated with Alah, I was so sick, I had heavy brain fog and confusion, my arm ached really bad like it was broken, my stomach was so sensitive that if I was in a room with air freshener I would get extremely nauseous and dizzy, my period was abnormal and I would get really bad depression and mood swings way from like 2 weeks before my cycle. Also, I had extreme anxiety for no reason, all day, for 3 years. Once I started with the protocol Alah gave me, I was feeling very good in 2 weeks. By the end of the 1st month, I already felt all my symptoms disappear and went back to work!

Fatima A.

Anisa K.

“My reflections on our sessions, especially when we first began, is that on top of seeing physical changes in my body from following your advice, the emotional aspect of my health journey improved so much in the sense that it became very easy to be forgiving towards myself and my habits and it helped with my emotional relationship with food! It felt really good to dedicate time to my mindset and then link it to my diet.”

Love from our clients

How it works

Nourishing your body

A deep intake session so we truly understand your story, your symptoms, the root causes beneath them, and the full pattern of your health history.

Listen & Understand

Targeted functional lab testing including DUTCH hormone panels and GI-MAP stool analysis to reveal what standard bloodwork alone cannot.

Test, Don't Guess

A personalized root-cause nutrition
plan integrating therapeutic foods, medicinal herbs, and lifestyle medicine designed specifically for your body.

Whole-Body Protocol

Ongoing follow-up sessions, support, protocol adjustments, and a maintenance plan so the healing actually sticks and you build a sustainable foundation for lifelong wellness.

Support & Accountability

for the long term.

FROM THE JOURNAL

Your symptoms are not random

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We look at the full picture of your health instead of just a snapshot. When you improve your nutrition you improve every other aspect of your health.

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