Dr. Francesca Medina
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Want to get a head start with holiday shopping?
Get a head start on holiday shopping! Hello Reader! Are you unsure what your wife, best friend, mother, or teenage daughter would want to receive as a gift? Not to worry! I did some of the work so you don't have to! I put together the gift guide of the shopping season. This is my curated collection of wellness favorites, cozy upgrades, beauty finds, healthy-home essentials, and little luxuries that so many women will actually be excited to give or receive. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR HOLIDAY...
Beyond the basics: Explore wellness at Oasis
Your wellness, all in one place in Encinitas Hello Reader! Feeling tired, bloated, hormonally out of balance, or just not quite like yourself? You don't have to figure it all out on your own. At Oasis Health & Medicine in Encinitas, I'm helping women take a more personalized, proactive approach to their health that looks beyond symptoms to understand what's really going on. Ready to feel more like yourself? SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL to get answers sooner than later. Let's work on your health,...
Halloween candy swaps the whole family will love 🎃
Spooky season is here and Halloween candy is everywhere you turn, but fear not! 🎃 👻 Boo, Reader! Before we get into my favorite candy swaps, let me say this: If you really want the Reese's... eat the Reese's. Do not stress yourself out. Give yourself some grace and indulge, but try not to go overboard. Now, if you're buying candy for the house, filling treat bags, or just want something sweet around that doesn't come with quite as much sugar, artificial coloring, and a mile-long ingredient...
Feeling off lately? Let's get to the bottom of it!
Don't wait until the new year to start feeling better Hello Reader! Have you been feeling off lately, but you're not sure if it's “bad enough” to actually do something about it? Maybe your hormones feel all over the place. You're exhausted. Your digestion is unpredictable. Your skin is breaking out. Your hair is thinning. Your periods have changed. Or your labs came back “normal” … but you still don't feel like yourself. You don't have to wait until something is seriously wrong to start...
Fall into the health... the easy way
Fall is here... and so is holiday prep Hello Reader! It's officially my favorite time of year! The leaves are starting to change colors, the temperature is starting to drop, and the air is becoming more crisp. However, with all those good things the holiday prep dread also begins, and with that the healthy routines we've been working on all year can start to slip little by little. During Fall and Winter, we find ourselves traveling more, attending parties and Friendsgivings, staying up later,...
Are You Under-Eating Protein?
Some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to buy something through my links, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support. For the full rundown of what this means, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Signs You Need More Protein Hello Reader! Have you ever finished a meal only to feel hungry again an hour later? Or maybe you find yourself reaching for coffee, sweets, or snacks every afternoon just to get through the...
Why I Avoid Polyester During Summer (And What I Wear Instead)
Some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to buy something through my links, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support. For the full rundown of what this means, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Why I Avoid Polyester During Summer Hello Reader! As the temperatures rise, I've been thinking a lot about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the wellness world: the fabrics we wear. When most people...