Antioxidants: What They Really Do & My Go-To Food, daily tea, & Supplement Picks Hello Reader, Letâs talk antioxidants: what are they, really? In simple terms: Antioxidants are your bodyâs little protectors. They help neutralize free radicals, unstable molecules that build up from stress, pollution, UV exposure, and even just living and breathing. Your body actually makes its own antioxidants (like glutathione!). But the colorful foods and herbs you have daily boost this defense system:...
9 days ago â˘Â 5 min read
Trying to Conceive? Start With These 5 Fertility-Boosting Habits Hello Reader, If youâre in the season of trying to conceive (TTC), I see you. It can feel exciting and hopeful, but also overwhelming, emotional, and filled with so much conflicting advice. As a naturopathic doctor, Iâve worked with so many women navigating this chapter. And while every body is different, there are a few powerful things I recommend to almost every patient to help support natural fertility and improve the chances...
23 days ago â˘Â 6 min read
Big News! Iâm Now Seeing Patients at Oasis Health & Medicine in Encinitas! Hello Reader, If you joined Dr. Pedi and me for the webinar last night, THANK YOU! It was wonderful to share my approach and why Iâm so excited and honored to join the team at Oasis Health & Medicine here in beautiful Encinitas. For those who couldnât make it: I officially started seeing patients at Oasis on July 3, and Iâm now there on Thursday mornings. A little about me if we havenât met yet: Iâm Dr. Francesca...
28 days ago â˘Â 1 min read
The Morning Routine That Changed Lauren's Health Hello Reader, I want to share a real-life patient story today; one that might inspire your own morning routine if youâve been feeling tired, stressed, or just not quite yourself lately. When "Lauren" first came to see me, she was doing everything right (eating clean, working out, trying to stay positive) but she still felt drained. She described herself as âtired but wired,â and her energy was tanking by 2pm. Her weight wasnât budging, and her...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 6 min read
Gut Health, Hormones & Skin: What I Tell Every Patient Hello Reader, Hereâs something I tell nearly every patient who walks into my office: âYour gut is talking to the rest of your bodyâeven if itâs not screaming.â Translation? Even low-grade issues like mild bloating, constipation, or inconsistent poops might be a sign that your hormones, mood, or skin are being affected under the surface. TL;DR: Your gut isnât just where you digestâitâs where you regulate. Hormones, skin, energy, even your...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 5 min read
Feel Balanced All Summer Long Hello Reader, Letâs be realâsummer is not always as effortless as it looks on social media. Between the heat, late nights, and blood sugar spikes (looking at you, rosĂŠ + fruit bowls), your hormones can start to feel... off. If you've been bloated, moody, breaking out, or just feeling âpuffyâ and off-rhythm, itâs not your imagination. Your body is asking for a reset. Especially with đşđ¸ Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner (hello, BBQs, fireworks,...
2 months ago â˘Â 6 min read
Happy Fatherâs Day! đ Hello Reader, This weekend, weâre sending some love to all the dads, father figures, partners, brothers, and men who are doing their best â showing up for their families, working hard, and trying to stay healthy in a world that doesnât always make that easy. While my practice primarily focuses on womenâs hormones and preventative care, I also support the health journeys of many men â especially those who want to feel more energized, optimize their labs, or just feel more...
3 months ago â˘Â 7 min read
It's official... I'm in my mid-thirties 𤯠Hello Reader! I'm officially 35 today! It seems like just yesterday I was turning 26! Where has the time gone??? Regardless, I am thankful for the road that led me here and I am embracing what the future holds. Just FYI, this isnât going to be my typical wellness email. No health tips or low-tox product suggestions today. Just me, writing to you from the heart on my birthday⌠I woke up in a reflective mood this morning... If you had told the college...
3 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
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3 months ago â˘Â 7 min read