Thrive Health and Wellness

12/21/2025

Struggling with autoimmunity? Take our quiz and get expert advice from a functional dietitian who specializes in helping people like you! Discover personalized nutrition strategies tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to take charge of your health and well-being. Ready to foster a healthier you? Start your journey to empowered health today with our dedicated team!

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12/19/2025

Twice a week consumption of sardines may prevent type 2 diabetes. Many people are low in the EPA/DHA and vitamin D found in sardines! You can mix them with avocado mayo and seasoning like you would a tuna salad, then put on a veggie salad - that's what I do. :) Study link:

Spain: Regular consumption of sardine provides protection against type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular (CV) events, finds a recent study in the journal Clinical Nutrition. This protective...

12/19/2025

✨ Holiday meals should bring joy — not bloating, discomfort, or stress.
If your gut feels more overwhelmed than festive this season, you’re not alone… and you don’t have to just “deal with it.” 💚

At Thrive Clinics, we specialize in uncovering the root causes behind digestive symptoms — not masking them. Whether you're navigating IBS, SIBO, reflux, IBD, post-gallbladder issues, food sensitivities, or unexplained bloating, we’re here to help you feel steady, comfortable, and confident again.

🌿 Our integrative approach blends:
✓ Nutrition-centric primary care
✓ Functional nutrition therapy
✓ Personalized supplement support
✓ Environmental + lifestyle assessments
✓ We offer comprehensive gut testing

Because gut healing is never one-size-fits-all — and especially during the holidays, your digestion deserves real support, not restriction or frustration.

✨ Tap the link in our bio to complete our Get Started form and begin your gut health journey with Thrive Clinics.

12/18/2025

In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, Erin chats with Meg Ge**er, the founder of JÜJ Digestive Bitters. They dive into the world of bitters and their role in promoting better digestion and overall gut health. Discover how JÜJ Digestive Bitters can be a game-changer in your daily routine, offering a natural approach to support digestion, reduce bloating, and boost wellness. Tune in to learn about the benefits of incorporating bitter foods, mindfulness practices, and more to nourish your gut and enhance your well-being. Don't miss this insightful conversation! 🌿🍃🎙️

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3TWQiPY

12/18/2025

Holiday travel is exciting… but it can also leave your gut and immune system feeling a little overwhelmed. Between long drives, airport germs, schedule changes, and grab-and-go meals, your body deserves extra support this time of year. ✈️💚

Here are a few functional, travel-friendly tips to help you stay grounded and healthy on the go:
✨ Start the day with warm lemon or ginger to support digestion
✨ Choose vitamin C + zinc-rich snacks
✨ Stay hydrated (especially on flights!)
✨ Move every 1–2 hours to support circulation and motility
✨ Pack your “travel gut kit” with your essentials
✨ And don’t skip protein — it keeps your blood sugar steady

Small steps like these make a noticeable difference in how you feel during busy holiday travel.

If gut or immune challenges tend to hit you this time of year, we’re here to help you get to the root.

✨ Tap the link in our bio to complete our Get Started form.

12/16/2025

It's the pre-diabetes face-off: Thrive vs traditional care.

This was taken straight from a case this week: a patient who was frustrated with their lack of support with improving their blood sugar.

Bottom line, traditional healthcare waits until someone actually meets the cut-off for type 2 diabetes before they really kick in with support.

At that point, the person has been insulin resistant for at least 10 years! We choose to start supporting sooner: as soon as insulin resistance is apparent (pre-diabetes).

This graphic shows the major differences:
- More time with provider
- More nutrition support
- More supplement support
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- SAME cost!

Interested in getting root-cause healthcare, covered by your insurance? We accept BCBS, Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, First Carolina Care, and MedCost.

To get started, just schedule your first appointment with our primary care provider Herman Allison, or reach out with questions (see our profile link).

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12/16/2025

The holidays are joyful… and also busy, overwhelming, emotional, and let’s be honest — a little stressful for your body.
But you don’t have to crash your hormones or run on burnout to get through the season.

Here are 5 functional medicine tips to help you feel grounded, calm, and steady all month long:
1️⃣ Get morning sunlight to regulate cortisol and mood
2️⃣ Add protein to keep blood sugar balanced
3️⃣ Support digestion with warm drinks, fiber, and mindful meals
4️⃣ Use 60-second breathing resets to calm your nervous system
5️⃣ Set gentle boundaries that protect your peace
At Thrive Clinics, we help you understand your stress response and support your whole system — gut, hormones, and nervous system — from the inside out.

Ready to manage holiday stress in a healthier, more empowered way?
Tap the link in our bio to complete our Get Started form and begin your personalized functional care journey.

12/15/2025

🌱 On this week's episode of the Empowered Nutrition podcast, we discover the SHOCKING TRUTH about vegetable oils and their IMPACT on your health!
Dr. Cate Shanahan, renowned Ancestral Nutrition expert, reveals the ROOT CAUSES behind scientific ideas and how they're harming us. Remove these toxic oils from your diet and TRANSFORM your well-being! 💪💚

Click here to listen: https://www.empowerednutrition.health/drcate

Interested in learning more about Dr Cate? Visit her website at www.drcate.com and follow her on social media:
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12/15/2025

💛 Holiday stress doesn’t have to control your eating — or your wellbeing.

If the busyness of the season leaves you reaching for food for comfort, you’re not alone. Stress, overwhelm, and emotional eating are incredibly common this time of year — and at Thrive Clinics, we’re here to support you with care that goes deeper than willpower.

Our Nutrition Therapy for Stress + Emotional Eating helps you:
✨ Understand your body's stress responses
✨ Break the stress–craving cycle
✨ Learn grounding tools that support your nervous system
✨ Build a flexible, compassionate relationship with food
✨ Create nourishing habits that last far beyond the holidays
Because you deserve a season — and a life — where food feels supportive, not stressful. 🌿

Ready to feel more in control and more at peace with your plate?
Tap the link in our bio to get started with personalized nutrition therapy.

12/14/2025

Hey there, ever wondered about your gut health? Get ready for a personalized adventure with our exclusive quiz crafted just for those who crave the expertise of a dietitian. Step into the world of your gut and unlock its hidden secrets. Take this quiz to see if it's high time for a little harmony refresh. Trust us, the journey towards a happier, healthier belly is one you won't want to miss out on! So, let's dive in and embark on this transformative voyage together. Don't wait, start now!

Click here to take the quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/ #/preview/60afa5c529f53b001729f443

12/12/2025

Eat low-carb or avoid fruit because of digestive problems? These are two scenarios where vitamin C intake can be low.

Studies find that the recommended intakes may be too low, so meeting the RDA might not be enough. Intake that is above the RDA can still be low enough to cause gum bleeding, for example: https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa115/6124136?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Curious about your status for vitamin C and other nutrients? I run micronutrient testing in my practice! Feel free to contact me for a free call to discuss if you might benefit from it.

12/12/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the chance to provide personalized and efficient healthcare to our valued clients, targeting the underlying causes of their health challenges. 😊💪

We're also passionate making nutrition care more accessible. 🏥🫐 Did you know that more than 90% of our visits are fully covered by insurance?

Join us today and experience the difference that quality nutrition care can make!



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