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Qi Gong, the Eight Brocades, and the Healing Connection Between Mind, Body, and Breath

March 4, 2026
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Blog, Dr SG, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

By Dr. Scott Greenapple Qi Gong is a time-honored practice of gentle movement, breathing, attention, and intention. One of its most accessible and beloved forms is the Eight Brocades, also known as Baduanjin—a classic sequence of eight movements that has been practiced for centuries. Because it is rhythmic and relatively easy to learn, Baduanjin is often used as an entry point into Qi Gong for people who want to improve strength, mobility, balance, and overall well-being without placing harsh strain on the body. In traditional East Asian medicine, health is often understood through the lens of the Three Treasures, or San Bao: Jing (Essence), Qi (vital energy or breath), and Shen (spirit or consciousness). This framework offers a beautiful way of understanding Qi Gong. When we align...

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German Measles: What You Need to Know About Immunity, Symptoms & Protection

February 24, 2026
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Blog, Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

German Measles: Ensuring Your Immunity The state of South Carolina is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in the last century, with numbers nearing one thousand. Some suspect the number may be higher, given that South Carolina does not mandate reporting of cases by healthcare personnel. It may be only a matter of time before North Carolina follows. Currently, there are 26 reported cases in the state and 3 here in Mecklenburg County. What You Need to Know About Measles Measles is so contagious that 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people will become infected if exposed to someone with the virus. While anyone who is not immune can get measles, certain groups face a significantly higher risk of both infection and life-threatening complications. Groups at Highest Risk for Severe Complications If infected, these groups...

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM): Thrive’s Comprehensive Approach

February 10, 2026
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Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a chronic, progressive condition affecting the vaginal, vulvar, and urinary tissues as a result of declining estrogen levels during menopause. Despite impacting an estimated 50–70% of postmenopausal women, GSM remains underdiagnosed and undertreated—often leaving women to assume symptoms are a normal or unavoidable part of aging.   This is no longer the case!  At Thrive Healthcare, our team of three board-certified OB/GYNs and menopause-certified providers specializes in evidence-based, personalized care for women navigating midlife and beyond. We believe women deserve both education and access to the full spectrum of modern treatment options for GSM.   What Is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause? GSM refers to a group of symptoms caused by estrogen deficiency that affects the vagina, vulva, bladder, and urethra. Estrogen plays a...

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Heart Disease: Widening the Lens to Address America’s Leading Killer

February 3, 2026
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Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

By Nancy A. Palermo, MD Edited by: Thrive Carolinas “There is no such thing as a sudden heart attack. It requires years of preparation.” Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States Despite decades of awareness campaigns, rising healthcare spending, and technological advances, outcomes have not improved meaningfully. In 2018 alone, more than 800,000 Americans died from heart disease or related cardiometabolic conditions — accounting for one in three deaths nationwide. Just a few years earlier, the number was closer to 600,000. Despite billions spent annually on treatment, the trend continues to worsen. This forces an uncomfortable but necessary question: Are we treating heart disease — or simply managing it? The Problem with a Narrow Approach Conventional heart disease prevention focuses on a familiar set of risk factors: Elevated...

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The New Food Pyramid & the Mediterranean Diet: A Return to Real Food

January 20, 2026
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Blog, Dr NP, Health, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

By Nancy A. Palermo, MD The newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines represent one of the most meaningful shifts in federal nutrition policy we’ve seen in decades. For the first time in a long while, national guidance is beginning to align with what science and common sense have been telling us all along: real, whole foods support health, while highly processed foods drive disease. From a Functional Medicine perspective, this change is long overdue. The updated guidelines are illustrated using an upside-down food pyramid, emphasizing whole, nutrient-dense foods at the foundation, particularly protein, healthy fats, and lower-glycemic carbohydrates. While the recommendations are not perfect, they signal an important shift toward prevention, metabolic health, and longevity. At its core, this new pyramid closely mirrors the principles of the Mediterranean diet, one...

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Why Menopause Requires a Whole-Body, Whole-Hormone Approach

January 15, 2026
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

By: Dr. Fletcher Menopause is finally getting the attention it deserves, and that’s a very good thing. After more than 25 years as a board-certified OB/GYN, I’ve watched the conversation around hormone replacement therapy swing dramatically: from overuse to fear-driven avoidance and now toward a more nuanced, evidence-informed understanding. This moment presents an important opportunity, not just to talk about estrogen, but to reframe menopause as what it truly is: a complex, whole-body physiologic transition. For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, narrow treatment approaches often lead to frustration, incomplete relief, and a sense that something is being missed. That’s because menopause is never just about one hormone. Menopause Is a Neuro-Endocrine-Metabolic Transition Most people associate menopause with declining estrogen and symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and irregular cycles. But menopause...

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The End of Resolutions: Why 2026 Is About Sustainable Change

January 6, 2026
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Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

Why Traditional Resolutions Don’t Work Key Takeaways Traditional New Year’s resolutions fail because they rely on motivation instead of sustainable systems. Lasting health in 2026 comes from small, consistent shifts—not extreme overhauls. Supporting your nervous system, sleep, and stress levels is essential for real behavior change. Sustainable habits are built through progress, not perfection. Every January, the same cycle repeats itself. We set ambitious resolutions. We feel motivated for a few weeks. And then life happens. By February, most resolutions fade, replaced by guilt, frustration, or the sense that we’ve somehow “failed” again. But the truth is more straightforward and more empowering: Resolutions aren’t broken. The model is. As we move into 2026, it’s time to let go of all-or-nothing thinking and embrace a more sustainable, human approach to health and change. Why Traditional...

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Finding a Functional Medicine Practitioner

November 4, 2025
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Blog, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Uncategorized

By Nancy A. Palermo, MD Why Now is the Best Time for Functional Medicine Recent studies show a growing dissatisfaction with the conventional healthcare experience. In fact, trust in physicians has dropped from 71% to just 40% as of early 2024. Many patients are seeking a different kind of care, one that prioritizes empathy, collaboration, and prevention over prescriptions and procedures. This shift has led to rising interest in Functional Medicine, an approach that examines the root causes of illness and emphasizes long-term wellness rather than just symptom management. [mkdf_button size="" type="" text="Learn More About Our Functional Medicine Program" custom_class="" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="" link="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional_intergrative_medicine/" target="_self" color="" hover_color="" background_color="" hover_background_color="" border_color="" hover_border_color="" font_size="" font_weight="" margin=""] What Is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine is a patient-centered, systems-based model that views the body as an integrated whole. Practitioners focus on...

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Elevating Everyday Meals to Optimize Health

October 28, 2025
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Blog, Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine

By Nancy A. Palermo, MD Many Americans fall into a routine when it comes to cooking. We make the same few meals each week, often relying on chicken and salad, and wonder why we’re uninspired or tempted by takeout. Unfortunately, this complacency in the kitchen often mirrors the decline in our overall health. Eating out may feel easier, but it often comes with hidden costs: excess calories, sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, along with a lack of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. Finding joy and creativity in your home cooking not only saves your health, but it can also reshape your waistline and your microbiome. Why Variety Matters Research shows that rotating foods and eating a wider variety of plant ingredients helps cultivate diverse gut bacteria, a key factor in...

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It’s Pumpkin Season!

October 21, 2025
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Dr NP, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition

[caption id="attachment_10577" align="alignleft" width="226"] By: Nancy A. Palermo, MD[/caption] By Nancy A. Palermo, MD As the air cools and the leaves begin to change, it’s officially pumpkin season, and not just at Starbucks. While the pumpkin spice latte may get all the attention, the humble pumpkin itself deserves the spotlight for its incredible health benefits and versatility in the kitchen. The Power of Pumpkin Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbita family, which includes squash, zucchini, and cucumbers. Native to Guatemala and Mexico and cultivated for over 10,000 years, pumpkins were originally prized for their nutrient-dense seeds. Over time, selective cultivation has made them sweeter and more flavorful, the perfect fall ingredient. Why Pumpkin Deserves a Spot on Your Plate Pumpkin is technically a starchy vegetable, but it’s lower in carbohydrates than potatoes...

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