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Hormone Pellet Therapy Now Available at Thrive

September 16, 2025
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Traditional Medical Care

Thrive is excited to announce the launch of Evexipel pellet therapy this fall, an innovative option for both women and men seeking safe, effective hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Thrive physicians are uniquely trained to design personalized hormone optimization programs that support energy, vitality, and long-term health. Why Choose Pellet Therapy? Unlike injections, patches, or creams, pellet therapy provides a steady and consistent release of hormones over several months. This approach minimizes fluctuations and provides a more stable balance. Benefits may include: Improved energy and stamina Better mood and mental clarity Enhanced sleep quality Increased libido and sexual health More convenient, no daily or weekly dosing How It Works Step 1: Consultation & Labs - A 20–30 minute initial consult with one of our providers with lab work to establish baseline...

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Functional Medicine: The Future of Healthcare Transformation

June 3, 2025
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Blog, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Traditional Medical Care

By Dr. Nancy A. Palermo This year’s International Conference for the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) brought together over 1,500 forward-thinking healthcare professionals from around the world, all focused on a powerful theme: Transformation. As someone deeply committed to the principles of Functional Medicine, I was inspired by the conversations and research presented, ranging from AI in healthcare and cognitive decline reversal to regenerative agriculture, mitochondrial health, and muscle-centric medicine. These topics share a common goal: to redefine the way we approach health and healing. Why Functional Medicine Matters Now More Than Ever The data is overwhelming—new medical research is doubling every 76 days, yet conventional medicine continues to fall behind. Despite spending 17–30% of our GDP on healthcare, the U.S. ranks among the sickest nations in the developed...

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Supporting Your Natural Detoxification Systems

January 14, 2025
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Health, Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Organic Skincare, Traditional Medical Care, Vitamins

Written by: Nancy Palermo, MD | Edited by: Thrive Carolinas Our modern environment is filled with toxins—from the foods we eat and the water we drink to the air we breathe and the products we use daily. Fortunately, our bodies are naturally equipped with robust detoxification systems. The liver, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and kidneys work together to eliminate harmful substances through urine, stool, mucus, and sweat. Sometimes, however, our “toxic load” becomes too great, and we need extra support. That’s where temporary diets and detox protocols can help. Let’s explore how the body’s built-in detoxification process works and ways to support it naturally. Factors Influencing Toxic Load Several elements can affect how well our bodies handle toxins, including: Environment: Pollutants, chemicals, and other external contaminants Genetics: Inherited predispositions that...

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More Evidence to Support Primary Prevention in Breast Cancer

October 1, 2024
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Blog, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Health, Health Hints, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Medicine, Nutrition, Traditional Medical Care, Uncategorized, Vitamins, Weight Management, Yoga

By Dr. Nancy A. Palermo, MD Edited by: Thrive Carolinas A recent landmark study published in BMJ Oncology by researchers from the University of Edinburgh examined the incidence of 29 cancers in individuals aged 14 to 49 across 200 countries over a 30-year period. The findings were alarming: the incidence of cancers in those under 50 rose by 79%, accounting for over 3.26 million cases. The researchers suggested that this increase is not due to genetic factors but rather to environmental influences like poor diet (high in processed foods and added sugars), alcohol consumption, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and exposure to environmental toxins. Our genes haven't changed in the last 30 years, but our environment has—highlighting the need for lifestyle changes to address this growing issue. The...

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Medical Marketing: The Big Business of Healthcare

March 28, 2023
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Blog, Nancy's articles, Traditional Medical Care

Healthcare is big business. Americans spend more on medical services and products than consumers in other countries. In 2021 healthcare costs increased by over 4% to $4.3 trillion or $12,530 per person. This now accounts for 19.7% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The problem is health care costs are growing faster than the economy. Given the events of the past few years, one might think spending increases were related to the pandemic, but this is not the case. Most of the increases in spending were indirectly related to a massive increase in marketing, especially direct-to-consumer marketing. It is estimated over 30 billion dollars will be spent on direct-to-consumer marketing in 2021. Such promotions can be seen in drug advertising with disease-awareness campaigns. These have grown exponentially...

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Can an IV Infusion Boost Your Immunity Before Flu Season Starts?

November 1, 2022
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Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care, Vitamins

The winter months don’t just raise the risk of eating too many holiday treats; they also increase your chance of contracting a cold, the flu, or COVID. Luckily, IV infusions are a preventative way to stay healthy during this cold and flu season. Before we dive into the holiday season, let’s go over the benefits of IV infusions and who should consider them.   What are IV Infusions?   Intravenous (IV) infusions are IV nutrient therapy that delivers essential substances to the body through the veins. Unlike other forms of IV therapy, such as IV injections, infusions use a pump or gravity to slowly and consistently administer the custom “cocktail” of nutrients into a patient’s veins.   IV infusions can be used in emergency situations or to treat chronic illnesses, but in...

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COVID 19 & Long Hauler: Alterations in Taste, Smell and Brain Fog

August 9, 2022
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Dr SG, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

As we are now in our third year of COVID or post-COVID conditions, we are seeing a range of new, returning, or continuing problems that people experience after first being infected with the virus. Most will get better within a few weeks after being infected, but some will have symptoms or new symptoms appearing after four weeks, and these are considered long haulers. People who experience post-COVID conditions can have a multitude of ailments, the most common are the following: Fatigue Shortnessofbreath Cough Heart palpitations Stomach pain Muscle or joint pain Rash The most common neurological symptoms and what I treat the most in the office and will focus on in the article are: Brain fog (difficulty concentrating or thinking) Loss or change of smell (anosmia-loss of smell,...

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Pros and Cons of the 7-minute doctor’s visit

December 23, 2021
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Blog, Health Hints, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles, Traditional Medical Care

Depending on your medical needs, the 7-minute doctor’s visit could be a time-saving relief or a frustrating experience. This type of appointment is usually a general checkup, though you could also get a 7-minute doctor’s visit when you aren’t feeling well and need a prescription from the doctor. Before you schedule a 7-minute doctor’s visit, there are some pros and cons worth considering.   Pros   The most obvious advantage of this appointment type is that it saves you time. Research from Harvard Medical school found the average medical visit takes 121 minutes. However, most people only see the actual doctor for 20 of those 121 minutes while the rest is administrative time or due to other appointments running long, increasing the wait time of patients with appointments later...

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What Questions To Ask Your Functional Medicine Provider?

June 17, 2021
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

Questions for Functional Medicine Practitioners Is getting to the root cause of your health issue a goal of yours? Our Functional Providers are all certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and believe in delivering a whole-health approach towards healing. If you're interested in becoming a patient of Thrive's or consulting with a functional medicine provider here are some questions that you may consider asking a clinician who practices Functional Medicine: How would you describe your practice? Do you work with other clinicians – Nutrition Professionals, Health Coach, etc.? Do you have any information you could send me about your practice? Do you have experience treating my condition(s)? Please describe your Functional Medicine training. Do you take insurance? Or are you a cash practice? What are the main...

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Breast Cancer Empowerment: Key Preventive Actions

October 15, 2019
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Dietitian Services, Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Dr SG, Dr TL, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Traditional Medical Care

  Prevention is KEY! Adopting just 3 preventive habits can reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer by 62% according to a study by the American Institute for Cancer Research on >30,000 postmenopausal women. By knowing which lifestyle changes can have such powerful implications on breast health, you will be empowered to start making positive changes in your health and wellbeing. Below are the top 10 health issues women should be aware of with regard to breast cancer prevention. The first 3 listed have been shown to have the greatest impact. Start there! The staff at Thrive is here to help you as you strive for your best health. Switch to a Whole Food Plant-Based diet Reduction of Adipose (body fat) Limit alcohol Regular exercise Incorporate Flaxseed ...

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