Thrive Health and Wellness

02/06/2026

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...

02/06/2026

❤️ Wanna know your heart’s personality this February?

Your heart has a story — and part of it is written in your DNA. The Cardio Genetics test by Vibrant Wellness looks at inherited risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, cholesterol metabolism, inflammation, and even how your body responds to certain medications.

With just a simple blood sample, this advanced test gives you and your provider deeper insight into your cardiovascular health before symptoms show up or standard labs raise a flag. Translation? Fewer guesses. More personalized prevention. Smarter heart care.

At Thrive Clinics, we believe heart health shouldn’t be reactive — it should be proactive, precise, and tailored to you.

💡 Ready to get ahead of your heart health this year? Your genes might have the answers.

👉 Learn more here: https://thrive-clinics.com/labs/Cardio-Genetics-Vibrant-Wellness-p808489497

✨ Or complete our Get Started form to take the next step.

02/05/2026

In a world full of complicated and questionable diet programs, doesn’t everyone want a simplified and effective diet that can improve digestion?

Dr. Robillard has created just that with The Fast Track Diet.

In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing the Founder of the Digestive Health Institute and leading gut health expert, Norm Robillard, Ph.D. Dr. Robillard turned his own suffering from GERD and IBS into a mission to create the drug and antibiotic free Fast Tract Diet for functional gastrointestinal disorders, including acid reflux, LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux), and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) as well as SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and related health conditions.

The Fast Tract Diet was presented at Digestive Disease Week to give gastroenterologists another treatment option for SIBO and related conditions.

His award-winning Fast Tract Diet mobile app and Fast Tract Digestion book series make it easy to try the Fast Tract Diet.

Dietary and integrative solutions for functional gastrointestinal disorders and gut dysbiosis based on the following 3 pillars: - Dietary - Gut-Friendly Behaviors - Identifying and addressing underlying causes that are specific to each individual

In this episode, we discuss:
- Dr. Robillard’s early history and how he developed the Fast Track Diet, a low carb diet that is more flexible than the Ketogenic
- Carbohydrates feed the bacteria that then produce gas which builds up and drives reflux
- Fermentable CHO and how it triggers reflux, heartburn, GERD, SIBO, and IBS
- Which foods are the biggest triggers (fructose, lactose, resistant starch, fiber, sugar alcohols)
- Difference between the Fast Track Diet, SIBO, and Low FodMap
- Safest sugar alcohol
- Fermentation Potential (FP) – Glycemic Index Equation + back fiber + sugar alcohols (utilize the Fast Track Diet mobile app)
- The advantage of Fast Track: it is quantitative, with studied improvements in gases and bacteria
- Fast Track’s impact on the microbiome and symptoms
- Ancestral carbohydrates and seasonal cycling
- Why low carb is healthy

To learn more about the Digestive Health Institute and Dr. Robillard’s work: https://digestivehealthinstitute.org/

The Fast Tract Diet’s page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FastTractDiet

Check out the full episode at:
https://bit.ly/3yyDCI7

02/05/2026

Our favorite part of addressing the root cause of health challenges? 🌱

You can actually feel well while you eat MORE food, not less! 🙌🥦🍓

02/04/2026

This February, Thrive Clinics is offering a special CGM discount to help you better understand your blood sugar patterns in real time. A Continuous Glucose Monitor gives you powerful insight into how meals, stress, sleep, and daily habits impact your energy and metabolic health.

✨ February Special:
✔️ $99 including shipping (regularly $120)
✔️ Use code CGMSALE99

At Thrive, we believe better data leads to better care — and better decisions. Whether you’re managing blood sugar, supporting metabolic health, or simply curious about your body, this is a great way to start learning.

🕒 Available for February only. Don’t miss it!
link: https://thrive-clinics.com/labs/Continuous-Glucose-Monitor-Dexcom-Stelo-30-days-p758137189

02/04/2026

🌿💪 Nutrition is at the core of almost all health issues.

Without addressing nutrition, any healthcare setting will fall short in truly improving your well-being. 🏥

If you're feeling frustrated with your current care, book a free call with us today! (Link in bio) ✨

02/03/2026

30-50% chance you don’t get enough, and carrots 🥕 don’t count! Vitamin A is critical for immune health, gut integrity, metabolic health, regular periods, and fertility. 🍳 🤰

02/03/2026

Thank you so much to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center for sponsoring us to provide a Corporate Wellness talk on nutrition for cognitive health! The MIND diet is an evidence-based, effective way of slowing cognitive decline, Alzheimer's progression, and memory loss. We presented the evidence on the MIND diet, the specific, achievable ways to implement the MIND diet, and a free meal plan for getting started.

Could your workplace benefit from a nutrition talk? Aside from cognition and ageing, our expertise includes digestive, metabolic, and hormonal health. In addition to talks, we also offer corporate wellness program. Contact us for more details and to discuss your specific needs: https://bit.ly/3JTctlE

02/03/2026

Healing your relationship with food is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌿

Food is meant to nourish, support, and sustain life, yet for many people, it becomes a source of stress, fear, or control. At Thrive Clinics, we offer a safe, judgment-free space for individuals struggling with disordered eating to reconnect with food and their bodies in a healthier, more peaceful way.

Our approach blends primary care and functional nutrition therapy to address your relationship with food from the root. We focus on gentle, individualized support — helping you normalize eating patterns, understand your nutritional needs, and build habits that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

We’re proud to have two trained and experienced eating disorder dietitians on our team — Kay Graner and Lindsey McKeon — who provide compassionate, specialized care for those navigating anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, and other disordered eating patterns.
Healing doesn’t happen through pressure or perfection — it happens through trust, support, and consistency.

✨ If you’re ready to begin healing your relationship with food, we’re here when you’re ready.

02/02/2026

🍌🍞 Ever wondered which carbs are actually 'good for you'? News flash: the blood sugar response to foods varies from person to person! 😮 Some individuals experience high blood sugar spikes from bananas but not oatmeal, while others are the exact opposite. 🔄

Here's why that matters: Blood sugar spikes can lead to increased hunger, cravings, insulin resistance, and metabolic health struggles. 😞

That's where continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) come in! 📊 At our practice, we love using CGMs with our clients. They allow us to discover the best food choices for each individual's metabolic health, rather than relying on a generic chart. 🥦📈

With the help of CGMs, our clients have seen tremendous success in achieving their goals! 🎉 So why not ditch the guesswork and find out which carbs work best for YOU? 💪

https://www.empowerednutrition.health/

02/02/2026

🌱 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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