Blog Archive
What is MCAS? Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition where certain immune cells called mast cells become overly sensitive. These cells normally help protect us from infection or injury, but in MCAS, they release too many chemicals (like histamine) too often—and at the wrong times. This can...
At Thrive Wellness, we believe hormone therapy is not just about surviving menopause. It’s about thriving through midlife and beyond. For too long, women have been misled by fear-based messaging and outdated guidelines around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), especially bioidentical HRT. Today, we’re setting the record straight, drawing on the...
The Menopause Hit List Supplements, Strategies & Sanity for the Transition Years If you’ve entered the perimenopausal or menopausal years, you may already know: this stage is not just about hot flashes and skipped periods. It’s a full-body metamorphosis affecting metabolism, memory, sleep, mood, and more. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
If you’re dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, or low energy from conditions like CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), long COVID, fibromyalgia, or post-viral illness, your mitochondria may be struggling. This guide explains how mitochondria work, why they matter, and how to naturally support your energy system with diet, lifestyle,...
Are you ready to lose weight, reclaim your health, and feel empowered? At Thrive Wellness, we’re proud to offer Zepbound (tirzepatide), a breakthrough GLP‑1 medication, that harnesses dual gut hormones (GLP‑1 and GIP) to curb cravings, regulate blood sugar, and supercharge weight loss. In clinical trials, people lost up to...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and in most cases, the body clears it on its own. But for some women, especially those with persistent high-risk HPV strains, clearance can be slow, emotionally draining, and anxiety-provoking. The good news? We now know a lot more...
To our beautiful and beloved patients,We’re publishing a meaningful update about your care at Thrive Wellness Center. After much reflection and with a deep commitment to our patients, we have made the difficult decision to transition away from accepting insurance plans for clinical services.This shift is not about profit. It’s...
The Little-Known Medication That Might Change Your Life: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Have you ever heard of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)? If not, you’re not alone and it’s not your fault. Despite its wide range of clinical benefits and over 90 published studies exploring its use in chronic pain, autoimmune...
Is a GLP-1 Medication Right for You? A Fresh Look at Hormone-Based Weight Management While weight loss medications have existed for decades, few have succeeded in promoting long-term weight management with added health benefits beyond shedding pounds. That’s why there’s so much buzz around the new generation of GLP-1 receptor...
What is Caya? Unknown to many, there is a new and improved version of the “dinosaur” of contraceptive, the diaphragm, called Caya! A diaphragm is a silicone cup that fits over the cervix and is filled with a spermicide gel that prevents pregnancy by blocking sperm from reaching the uterus....