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Dr. Francesca Medina

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Spring Into Health

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Hello Reader! Spring is officially here, and if you’ve been feeling a little off lately (low energy, bloated, breaking out, or just not like yourself) you’re not alone. This time of...

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Hello Reader, If you’re drinking plenty of water but still feel… Tired by mid-day Bloated or puffy Dizzy when you stand up Foggy or craving sugar 👉 You might be low in electrolytes, and...

Hello Reader! If you’ve been feeling like your body is a little more “off” lately... low energy, breakouts creeping back in, digestion acting up... you’re not imagining it. I’ve been seeing this a lot in my patients lately. And one of the biggest reasons? 👉 People are cutting back on the very things that were helping them feel better, and I completely understand! The cost of living is high right now. But, to be honest, when you stop supporting your body consistently, symptoms don’t just...

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Hello Reader, Let’s talk about something that almost everyone struggles with, but few people truly understand: Sleep. Not just getting sleep, but getting deep, restorative,...

Hello Reader! Whether this day holds deep spiritual meaning for you, or simply feels like a gentle shift into a new season, I hope it brings you a sense of peace, renewal, and hope. For me, Easter is a reminder of something we all experience in different ways: the rhythm of life... The hard seasons, the waiting, the uncertainty… and then, the quiet return of light. A reminder that things can be restored. That healing is possible. That even after the heaviest moments, something new can emerge....

St. Patrick’s Day Reminder: Your Health Isn’t About Luck Hello Reader! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we start seeing shamrocks everywhere and hearing about the “luck of the Irish.” 🍀 But when it comes to your health, feeling good in your body usually isn’t about luck. Most of the patients I see come in feeling like their symptoms appeared out of nowhere. They say things like: “I eat pretty healthy… why am I still bloated?” “My skin suddenly started breaking out again.” “I’m...

Grateful for You and Excited for the Year Ahead Hello Reader! As we close out this year and begin a new one, I wanted to take a moment to say Thank You. Whether you have been a patient, a subscriber, a blog reader, someone who shares my posts, or someone who supports my work quietly behind the scenes, I am truly grateful for you. This year has been filled with growth, learning, and meaningful connection. I have had the privilege of working with so many incredible people who are committed to...

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Year-End Wellness Reminder: Don’t Lose Your FSA/HSA Funds! Hello Reader, If you still have FSA or HSA money sitting around, consider this your gentle nudge: don’t let those dollars...

Just a quick note: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. The Gifts That Keep On Giving: My 2025 Wellness Gift Guide Hello Reader, Holiday season is in full swing and if you’ve been wondering what to get the wellness friends in your life (or...

Is your skin freaking out this fall? Let’s fix that Hello Reader, If your skin’s been feeling tight, dry, or just off lately, you’re not imagining it. Fall is when I start hearing the same story from so many of my patients: “I didn’t change anything, but my skin feels so much drier all of a sudden!” The truth is, this season brings subtle environmental shifts: cooler air, lower humidity, more heater time. All of these quietly pull moisture right out of your skin. But it’s not just about...

Struggling with Low Libido? Why your Sex Drive might be missing Hello Reader, Have you ever wondered why your sex drive seems to dip, sometimes subtly, sometimes more noticeably, even long before menopause? I just published a new blog post detailing exactly how hormones, stress, lifestyle choices, and even gut health can drag down libido, and more importantly, what you can do about it. You deserve to feel connected, vibrant, and alive. ✨ 👉 Read it here: Low Libido in Women: Why It Happens &...