By Dr Judy Gianni Few foods deserve the title “superfood” as much as the humble beet. This vibrant root vegetable has been valued for centuries, and modern research continues to uncover impressive benefits for cardiovascular health, detoxification, digestion, athletic performance, and overall wellness. Whether you enjoy them roasted, grated, juiced, fermented, or blended into a…
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by Dr Judy Gianni Millions of people suffer from thyroid dysfunction, yet many continue to feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, depressed, overweight, cold, inflamed, or simply “not themselves” even after being told their thyroid labs are “normal.” At NatureMedica, we often see patients who have struggled for years before finally discovering that their thyroid picture…
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Nicotine addiction affects both the brain and daily habits. It’s not just a chemical dependence, it’s a learned behavior tied to stress, routine, and emotional relief. That’s why quitting smoking or vaping can feel hard even when motivation is strong. The good news is that change is absolutely possible. Cravings are temporary, often lasting only…
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Have you heard? After more than two decades of fear and confusion, the FDA has finally lifted the black box warning on hormone replacement for postmenopausal women. Yes… finally. Since 2003, this warning has hung over women’s health, despite an ever-growing mountain of high-quality research proving the safety and enormous benefits of properly prescribed hormone therapy. At a certain…
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WJ Dr. Judy Gianni, many menopausal women struggle with weight. Is packing on the pounds inevitable? Dr. Judy Gianni: This is such a common complaint during menopause and it can be very frustrating. Some women know, because of busy lives or bad habits, their diets and exercise have really slipped, but others tell me, “I…
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I imagine most people have heard of taking probiotics for intestinal health. This is a good practice to balance the gut microbiome, the various beneficial bacteria, virus and yeast in the intestinal tract. However, it is high time to give it a lot more consideration and respect. Rebalancing your gut microbiome (or gastrointestinal microbiome) may…
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Of course we know it is not good to live next to a toxic waste dump. And many of us think twice about using chemical pesticides and herbicides around our home. But what about the hidden toxin that can insidiously affect our lives? Our skin lotion? Our cleaning supplies? Drinking healthy bottled water? These are…
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Obesogens are considered endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and they can interfere with the human endocrine system, and thus, hormones. Obesogens are present in a variety of sources, where they can contaminate food, water, or the air, thereby increasing exposure. When these chemicals enter the body, they can alter energy balance regulation to favor weight gain. The…
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Did you know that collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? It’s not only responsible for keeping your bones & joints healthy, but it also improves the appearance of your skin, and helps you build muscle mass, which in turn promotes metabolism and healthy weight management. But guess what? Not all collagen powder…
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Why Care About Regulating Blood Sugar? Have you struggled losing weight? Or, have you struggled with symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, irritability, pounding heart, hot flashes, waking in the middle of the night, feeling exhausted after lunch or having food cravings? These could all be symptoms of abnormal blood sugar fluctuations. Keep reading to…
DetailsWe get several calls per day from patients asking how to support their immune systems to prevent COVID infection, or what supplements to take after a positive test. Here’s a list of supplements and instructions from our NatureMedica doctors: Weekly D3 (pre-emulsified/water soluble D3) 1ml 1-2 times a week (25,000iu’s/ml) Nuclear Antiviral Tincture- (Elderberry, Chinese…
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Sluggish brain function or “brain fog” is the condition that has, in the past, often been associated with condition such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, post chemo brain, etc. but now a large amount of people are experiencing brain fog either after Covid infection or as a post Covid vaccine sequelae. Because of this, Dr.…
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