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Get to the ROOT CAUSE of your symptoms instead of continuing to put band-aids on your health problems. Telehealth available.

02/21/2026

What if the strength of your immune system has less to do with what you take — and more to do with what’s happening in your gut?

In this conversation with Dr. Shiva Gupta, we explore why gut health plays such a central role in immune balance and inflammation, and how Ayurvedic principles alongside modern functional medicine can offer a deeper approach to healing. We talk about how digestion, lifestyle, and daily habits influence the way your body responds to stress, food, and chronic symptoms.

If you’ve been focusing only on surface-level fixes, this discussion may help you understand the bigger picture of how the gut and immune system truly connect.

Watch the full podcast on Truly Healthy MD by Dr. Monica Jauregui.

02/20/2026

If your energy, mood, or sleep has felt off lately, your hormones may be asking for more support — not restriction, just better nourishment.

The foods you eat daily send powerful signals to your body. Healthy fats, omega-3s, antioxidants, and key minerals can help support metabolism, stress response, and overall hormonal balance in a gentle, sustainable way. Small shifts often matter more than drastic changes.

Healing doesn’t have to start with something extreme. Sometimes it begins with one supportive choice at a time — and giving your body the consistency it needs to feel safe and supported.

02/19/2026

Cold plunges are trending everywhere, but more cold is not always better.

Cold exposure can support inflammation control, recovery, and mental clarity for some people — yet for others, especially those dealing with nervous system dysregulation, hormone imbalance, or chronic fatigue, it may slow healing instead of helping.

Before you jump into cold water therapy, it’s important to understand how cold plunges affect your brain, metabolism, and stress response.

Watch the full breakdown on my YouTube channel, Truly Healthy MD by Dr. Monica Jauregui, to learn when cold plunges make sense and when to be cautious.

02/18/2026

Hormones are often misunderstood, and many patients are left feeling confused when symptoms don’t match what their lab results say.

Fatigue, mood shifts, sleep problems, weight changes, or brain fog aren’t always random. Hormones respond to stress, nutrition, inflammation, gut health, and daily lifestyle patterns. When we start looking at the body as a connected system, the picture becomes clearer.

Hormone health isn’t about chasing quick fixes or extreme solutions. It’s about understanding your body, building supportive habits, and approaching healing with patience and clarity.

01/21/2026

🥕 Prebiotic foods: food for your gut bugs
Prebiotics are types of fiber your body can’t digest, but your gut bacteria love.
Think of them as fertilizer for your microbiome.
When you eat prebiotic foods, you’re feeding the good bacteria already living in your gut, helping them grow stronger and crowd out the troublemakers.
Common prebiotic foods include:
Garlic, onions, leeks
Asparagus
Green (slightly unripe) bananas
Chicory root, dandelion greens
Oats, apples, flaxseed
✨ No bacteria in these foods, just fuel.
🫙 Probiotic foods: the actual good bacteria

Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria you eat to help replenish or diversify your gut ecosystem.
These foods introduce new friendly microbes into your digestive tract, especially helpful after stress, illness, antibiotics, or long-term gut issues.
Common probiotic foods include:
Yogurt with live cultures
Kefir
Sauerkraut (unpasteurized)
Kimchi
Miso, tempeh
Kombucha
🦠 These foods bring the bugs themselves.
🌿 The gut-healing magic happens when you combine them
Probiotics are the seeds.
Prebiotics are the soil and water.
You need both for a healthy, resilient gut.
💡 Example:
Yogurt (probiotic) + berries or oats (prebiotic)
Sauerkraut (probiotic) + roasted veggies (prebiotic)

08/07/2025

Metabolism isn’t just about weight—it’s the engine behind everything your body does! 🚀

From blood sugar and energy to brain power, hormones, and sleep, a healthy metabolism supports how you feel every day.

So even if weight loss isn’t your goal, taking care of your metabolism is key to feeling your best!

08/02/2025

Check out these 3 ways fiber supports metabolism, blood sugar, and energy.

1️⃣ Fiber slows the absorption of glucose

✨ Fewer cravings

✨ More stable energy

2️⃣ Fiber feeds your gut microbes

✨ Supports insulin sensitivity

✨ Supports a healthy inflammatory response

3️⃣ Fiber makes you feel full faster

✨ Prevents overeating

✨ Translates to more balanced meals

Just remember that everyone is unique.

Some people have digestive concerns that fiber can aggravate, so talk to us if you have any questions!

07/29/2025

One of the best things you can do for your metabolism is to start your day with a protein-packed breakfast.

Here’s what that might look like:

🍳 Eggs + veggies + avocado

🥤 Protein smoothie + flax + greens

🥣 Greek yogurt + h**p seeds + berries

👩‍🍳 Sausage + sweet potato + sautéed spinach

Eating 25-30 grams of protein at breakfast helps to stabilize blood sugar and also…

Support cortisol balance.

Reduce sugar cravings.

Improve focus & energy.

Support muscle mass.

And set you up for long-term metabolic health.

Just remember that nutrition is not one-size-fits-all.

When you’re ready for a personalized plan to optimize your hormones, metabolism, and health, that’s what we’re here for.

07/25/2025

Read this 👀 for 5 hidden causes of a sluggish metabolism.

But first:

A sluggish metabolism does not ONLY cause weight gain.

It affects everything from energy and motivation to focus and mood.

Here are some of the hidden causes I often see in practice:

1️⃣ Underactive Thyroid

The thyroid gland is a key regulator of metabolic rate. When it’s underperforming, everything slows down.

2️⃣ Nutrient Insufficiencies

Chromium, B vitamins, magnesium, and others are essential for regulating blood sugar and energy metabolism.

3️⃣ Exposure to Toxins

Environmental toxins and oxidative stress can damage your mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses responsible for turning food into energy.

4️⃣ Insulin Resistance

When cells stop responding well to insulin, it becomes harder to use glucose for energy. You’re left feeling fatigued and more likely to store fat.

5️⃣ Inflammation

Ongoing low-grade inflammation disrupts hormones and interferes with how your cells produce energy.

Our goal in functional medicine is to get to the root cause.

It’s not your job to figure these things out on your own.

It’s ours.

But now that you know…

What will you do with that knowledge?

Get started at our practice through the link in our bio 💛

07/05/2025

Thinking about intermittent fasting?

🕗 New research shows it works best when paired with exercise! Restricting eating to an 8-hour window can help with fat loss—without losing lean muscle—but ONLY if you’re moving your body.

💪 Exercise is non-negotiable when it comes to metabolic health and body composition. Your strategy matters, and we always follow the science!

06/25/2025

This is your reminder: hydration is simple self-care.

06/18/2025

I’m so excited to share this with you! 🎉

We’ve been live for a few months, and I can’t wait for you to join the conversation.

Welcome to the Truly Healthy MD Podcast! I’m Dr. Monica Jauregui, board-certified internist and functional medicine doctor.

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine” but still don’t feel your best, this podcast is for you.

We dive into the hidden causes of chronic illness—hormone imbalances, gut issues, autoimmune conditions, mold toxicity, and more—so you can find real answers and true recovery.

Listen now, and let’s get healthier together!

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