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Thrive Natural Medicine

Thrive Natural Medicine is a holistic and integrative medical center. We help people of all ages to achieve an optimal state of well being. www.ThriveNatMed.com

06/29/2022

While taking a leisurely bath outside in nature does sound dreamy - the act of forest bathing does not require any equipment. Forest bathing is actually the practice of immersing yourself in an outdoor environment, experienced through the five senses (i.e., vision, smell, taste, hearing, and touch). Forest bathing originated in Japan as a mindfulness practice called ‘shinrin-yoku’, also known as ecotherapy. Studies have shown that these practices improve immune function, prevent disease, and produce a relaxed state through nature exposure. Nature therapy can be done in various settings, such as mountain, savanna, beach, park, and forest environments.

In addition to forest bathing, ecotherapy includes interventions such as:

🌿Animal-assisted therapy (pets, horseback-riding, observing animals in their natural habitat)

🌿Bringing nature to your home (having a birdfeeder, indoor plants)

🌿Outdoor exercise (walking, running, exercising in nature)

🌿Nature arts and crafts (writing, taking photographs, painting outside)

🌿Therapeutic horticulture (cultivating a garden)

🌿Stewardship projects (joining initiatives aimed at restoring and conserving natural landscapes, habitants, and wildlife populations)

There are numerous ways to reap the benefits of ecotherapy. Even simple daily practices like listening to the sound of the waves, smelling pine in the air, placing your bare feet on soil, or cuddling with a pet, can be incredibly beneficial to your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Happy healing,
Thrive

02/14/2021

Happy Valentines Day! We have got you and your valentine covered with some heart supporting specials this month!

♥️ Love potion tincture made with a special blend of herbs to nourish your reproductive system and lift your mood. ($24)

♥️ FREE magnesium add-on to any B12 injection to support your heart health and promote relaxation (this week during happy hours)

See you soon!

Love,
Thrive

01/31/2021

Guess what? We are hosting a breast thermography clinic in February! A scheduled appointment includes a breast imaging study as well as a 20 minute follow up with our very own Dr. Irene Valencia who will thoroughly explain your results.

Some info about breast imaging 🔎

✨Latest state-of-the-art infrared technology
✨ Can detect physiological abnormalities 8 to 10 years before a mammogram can detect a mass
✨90% accuracy, 99% sensitivity
✨No radiation or compression
✨Safe, painless, & non-invasive
✨Effective for all ages and breast types

The clinic will take place the weekend of Friday, February 26th from 9am-12pm & Saturday, February 27th from 9am-3pm

Call Thrive Natural Medicine's front desk to schedule your appointment. Hope to see you there!

01/17/2021

Vote for us in Good Times Best Of survey for a chance to win a FREE Mega Immune Injection ($68 value)!

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
1) Follow us on Instagram
2) Tag 2 friends in this post
3) Cast your vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestofsantacruz2021
*Don’t forget to vote in at least 25 categories to make your vote count!*

Follow the instructions above to enter and cast your vote by January 31st. We will announce the winner on February 1st and contact them here directly. Thank you for your continuing support and good luck!

01/08/2021

Happy New Year! We are offering some exciting specials this month for immune health and overall pain management; a great gift or investment in your health !

Offers include:

Immune Boosting IV Therapy:
* Immune IV - $800 for 4 (reg. Price $ 260 each)
* Nonrefundable and must be used within one year
* Schedule with Dr. Valencia or Dr. Rios

Perineural Injections & Prolotherapy (for pain management) with Dr. Rios:
* 4 perineural injection sessions $425 including consult
* 3 prolotherapy sessions, any area $999 including consult
* Nonrefundable/nontransferable and must be used within 1 year

*Offers valid through January 31st

Call the front desk today for more information at 831-515-8699

01/04/2021

Anyone else feel like you’re spending more time indoors and in front of screens these days? Lack of natural sunlight paired with increased screen time may be throwing off your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.

The indoor lighting and devices we’ve grown dependent on produce large amounts of blue light, which disrupt our internal clock, especially at nighttime.

Exposure to blue light in the evening tricks your brain into thinking it is daytime by inhibiting your body’s natural melatonin production - thus reducing both the quality and quality of your sleep.

Poor melatonin production in the evening has been linked to various health problems including depression, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and even cancer.

Here are a few tips to increase melatonin production and improve your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle:

1) Blue light blocking glasses: studies suggest blue-light blocking glasses may increase melatonin production during the evening, leading to major improvements in sleep and mood (Blue Box or Swan Wick are great brands to try)
2) Avoid screens 1-2 hours before bedtime
Download an app on your smartphone or laptop that adjusts emitted light (
3) Keep your bedroom completely dark or use a sleep mask
Sun exposure upon waking and throughout the daytime
4) Get a red or orange reading lamp which doesn’t emit blue light (candle light works too)
5) Melatonin: In addition to improving sleep, melatonin is involved in managing immune function, blood pressure, mood, cellular regeneration and cortisol production

Sweet dreams! 😴✨

12/21/2020

No matter what holiday you celebrate, we'd like to wish you a safe & joyful winter season and a peaceful & prosperous New Year! We hope you enjoy this time with your nearest and dearest.

As we enter the new year (see you later 2020!), we want to take this opportunity to thank you for continuing to trust us with your health care. Our connection with each of our patients is what has kept us going during this collectively challenging year. Thank you for choosing our small woman-owned business and we look forward to supporting you in the new year.

✨Our Holiday Office Hours✨

Were OPEN:
Monday Dec. 21st - Wednesday Dec. 23rd
Monday Dec. 28th - Wednesday Dec. 30th

Were CLOSED:
December 24th - December 25th
December 31st - January 1st

Warm wishes from all of us at Thrive! 🕯️

11/26/2020

Gratitude, or "the quality of being thankful", is the readiness to show appreciation for something and the ability to express it. Did you know this social emotion has the ability to boost your overall physical and emotional health ?

Benefits of Gratitude Include:

🙏Fights Depression and Boosts Happiness

Studies have shown gratitude is associated with higher levels of emotional and social well-being and more experiences of positive emotional states, such as happiness, life satisfaction and flourishing.

🙏Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Data overall suggests a gratitude practice can increase psychological resilience against chronic stress, anxiety symptoms, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and unhappiness. When reflecting on the positive elements of the past and present, people are more prone to being hopeful and optimistic about the future.

🙏Improves Relationships

Expressing gratitude helps us feel more connected to something bigger than ourselves. Being thankful for your life minimizes feelings of envy, cynicism and narcissism, which can all damage relationships and decrease happiness. Thankfulness also tends to make people better family members, spouses, students and employees

🙏Improves Sleep & Physical Health

Gratitude has been shown to help decrease chronic pain, tension, fatigue, sleep issues like insomnia and other symptoms tied to stress/depression. Overall, research suggests that grateful people are less prone to experiencing sleep troubles tied to stress and may also benefit from having stronger immune systems.

11/24/2020

Thrive Natural Medicine is now offering telemed visits, drive-up vitamin shots, outdoor supplement pick-ups, in-office IV therapy & regenerative pain-control procedures, and new patient or follow-up naturopathic medicine consults.

Drive Up B12 & Vitamin Shot Happy Hours Now Available!
*Wednesday, 1-4pm
*Thursday, 1-4pm
*Friday, 1-4pm

Please note: In an effort to comply with current social distancing protocols, all foot traffic into the building is limited to patients who have been previously screened for Covid 19 symptoms. Please call ahead so we can meet you outside and administer your shot in the privacy of your vehicle at (831) 515 – 8699.

Thank you so much for your support and flexibility to ensure we are doing our part to keep our community safe and healthy by:

Following current social distancing guidelines and not entering the office until screening process is complete

- Wearing a mask upon entering & during entire course of IV treatment

- Scheduling a virtual visit if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or signs of malaise

- We are committed to cleaning all surfaces, doorknobs, pens, and chairs in the office multiple times a day.

Sending positivity to you and yours, with hopes to see you soon!

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36 Seascape Village
Aptos, CA
95003

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Website

http://thrivenatmed.com/

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Thrive Natural Medicine is a medical center that specializes in functional, regenerative & naturopathic medicine. Visit www.ThriveNatMed.com for more information