Shine Natural Medicine

When it comes to losing weight, we can get stuck in a never-ending cycle of weighing ourselves and counting calories. What’s important is to focus on balancing your hormones, getting healthy... things will eventually start to shift. If you’re eliminating dairy, you’re probably eliminating a lot of calories from your diet, so you’ll be losing weight during that time. It’s not necessarily because those particular foods are causing your fat loss It’s becau...se you’re eliminating all those calories as well. I love the analogy of a campfire Different types of fuel burn at different rates. If you imagine a campfire, this is your metabolism, and when you add paper to the fire, this would be your carbohydrates. You burn through the paper fast. If you eat fat or protein, you’re putting big old logs on the fire and it just lasts for hours on end. When your fire burns for longer, your cortisol stays more balanced, your blood sugar stays stable, which helps to keep your metabolism strong. Sometimes, adding more fat or more protein and fewer carbs can be magic for your metabolism Playing around with your fat/protein/carb intake for some time can help you learn about your body, your health, and yourself. (I wouldn’t suggest cutting out carbs completely right off the bat as this can affect your adrenals and thyroid health). This is not a low carb diet, it’s simply a way of removing foods that are allergens/irritants to your body to see how your body best responds. There are slower burning carbohydrate-heavy foods, such as sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots which can give you that feeling of fullness without weighing you down. Focus on healthy carbs, while making sure you have plenty amount of good proteins and fats See more

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We love this super easy and insanely healthy smoothie recipe from @minimalistbaker! Here is her recipe for Super Green Spirulina Smoothie Smoothie: SUPER GREEN SPIRULINA SMOOTHIE 1 medium ripe banana (previously peeled and frozen // ~1 cup as original recipe is written)... 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (organic when possible // skin on) 3/4 - 1 cup light coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk // less for thicker smoothie, more for thinner smoothie) 1 cup spinach or chopped kale (organic when possible // I like to freeze mine) 1 tsp spirulina powder* 1 Tbsp hemp seed (optional // or sub chia seeds or vegan protein powder) FOR SERVING optional 1/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries (organic when possible) 1/4 cup granola (store-bought or homemade*) To a blender*, add frozen banana, cucumber, coconut milk, spinach, spirulina, and hemp seed (optional). Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides (or using smoothie wand) as needed. If too thick, thin with water or more coconut milk. If too thin, thicken with ice or more frozen banana. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more banana for sweetness, cucumber for freshness, or greens or spirulina for green color. See note about spirulina (brands + how much to add). Serve immediately as is or in my preferred: top with blueberries, granola, and more hemp seeds. Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days or the freezer for 1 week. Thaw to enjoy from freezer. Check out the full recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/super-green-spirulina-smoothie/ See more

Anywhere, is perfect. Just begin, and keep beginning This year, vow to be more of yourself, not less. Health begins with our thoughts, so begin there. Wishing you a peaceful and empowered new year, from the Shine Family! original image: @megbiramstudio

When YOU feel stressed, YOUR GUT feels it too. The cascade of biochemical reactions associated with stress make you more susceptible to an H. Pylori infection and degrades the intestinal lining leading to leaky gut. The longer this process has been festering, the worse off symptoms can be and the more intensive treatment may need to be.... Regardless, the first step is creating the foundation for health by reducing stress, especially when eating. Did you know that 90% of your serotonin (your happy neurotransmitter) is found in your GUT?! You gut health affects your brain. Simply put, if the health of your digestive tract isn’t optimal, you can FEEL IT emotionally. The gut microbiome, aka bacteria, has been shown to affect how you perceive emotion and sensation. Evidence even suggests that taking probiotics can improve anxiety and depression. Your gut health goes beyond the brain, it affects everything! Fatigue, brain fog, and even autoimmune disease could be traced back to your gut. Immune tissue lines most of the intestines, and it’s been estimated that 80% of your immune system lies in the gut. Unhealthy gut means unhealthy immune system. Without adequate HCL and enzymes, a luscious lining, beautiful bacteria, and marvelous motility you are setting yourself up for nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, infections, and toxicity issues. By addressing any pathology like SIBO or leaky gut AND cultivating a healthy digestive tract through lowering stress, eating gut-healing foods like fermented foods, and healthy bowel movements, you CAN eliminate symptoms and reverse disease. This is what we DO here at Shine Natural Medicine, and we're always here to help. Give us a call 858 480 5024 See more

What better way to visit the doctor than from your couch in your pajamas? During this time, Shine is still open to support our community! Many of our patients are opting to observe the physical distancing and stay-at-home guidelines, so we are continuing to offer Telehealth visits! This is a great opportunity to continue care and treatment during this precarious time. Our telehealth appointments begin with a 1-hour initial appointment (if... you are new to us), established patients have the opportunity to schedule 1 hour, 30 min, or 15 min follow ups or quick immune check ups via phone or video chat! When the appointment is finished, you will receive a call from our amazing front desk team to go over your treatment plan and to ship all the supplements right to your door! Shine is still open to support our patients and local community at this time. We are offering tele-visits, can order labs kits to your door, and are providing to-go shots you can administer at home. We’ll leave you a goodie-bag of supplements or can ship it home for you. There has never been a more important time to focus on your health, health is the only true wealth and the state of our world has shown us that our health is not just our own responsibility, but for our community. For more information or to get started send us a DM or call us at (858) 480-5024. See more

This month we're sharing our active Health Supplement Bundle! Since our gut is home to most of the immune system, it is important to maintain a healthy digestive system. This combo of supplements help you absorb and maintain your nutrient levels and keep your hormones balanced. We love to supplement a balanced diet with probiotics, B vitamins, and digestive enzymes to help our guts detox and digest properly. This November, our Active Heal...th Supplement Bundle, which includes Florashine Cap probiotics, B Shine Complex, and VegZyme digestive enzymes is only $149!!! Only $149 (Regularly $169!) To get yours give us a call at 858.480.5024 See more

We decided to do this reset to get our health into gear before the Holidays. Our Shine Reset Detox kit is only $179 and includes: - 2 Detox protein smoothie mixes per day - 2 Detox capsule packets per day... Our 14-day detoxification program has been customized by our Shine doctors to fit your needs. This isn’t your typical liver flush. This program is a combination of a proprietary detoxification powder and proprietary supplements. This detox powder is a unique and advanced combination of nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, fruit and vegetable extracts (read: super foods!), and pure herbs that support the overall metabolic detoxification process while balancing Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways. Supplements also support both detox phases by ensuring proper protein digestion and eliminating gastrointestinal discomfort in addition to helping to protect the liver while chemicals and other toxins are mobilized for excretion. We like to be Proactive with our Health, and encourage you to do the same! Join us! If you're interested, call us today 858.480.5024 or get your kit at our online shop at shop.shinenaturalmedicine.com See more

This month we're featuring our DETOX shot to keep you feeling good throughout the holidays. Formulated with Vitamin B12, glutathione, and B1 to help your body reset and detox. Only $35 (Originally $45)... *This offers will be valid until November 30th.* See more

Today we're sharing our best tips from our health experts at @Shinenaturalmedicine on how to boost your inner shield, and keep your body healthy. These tips may be a bit different than others you've seen but they are all insanely effective in boosting health Dr. Lauren Noel: Laughter! I listen to stand up comedy and play with dog and my 1 year old. Always makes me crack up. Laughter is the best medicine!... Bekah Patterson: Self care This is super important because without it, your body will find ways to make you slow down and take care of yourself. Dr. Francesca Medina: Sleep! They don't call it beauty sleep for nothing! Sleep is the best way the immune system and the rest of the body can reset and get ready for the day to come. Kimmi Bitter: My go-to supplement is Vitamin D to boost and maintain my immune system, you sometimes can't make enough even if you're in the sun all day! Just make sure you're dosing appropriately! Our docs here can totally help you out with checking your levels if you're looking for more help and support for your health, give us a call at 858.480.5024 See more

We're featuring our DETOX IV again this month, because the world needs more of these vitamins!! This Detox IV has Vitamin B1 to give your body the tools it needs to detox properly! Only $159 (Originally $179)... *These offers will be valid until November 30th.* See more

Check out this lovely testimonial from Nicole! "The name says it all. Shine will make you shine from the inside out. This is seriously such a sanctuary or health and happiness in Solana Beach." We love it when we get feedback from our patients. If you're a patient of ours, we'd love for you to leave us a review, on yelp Google or even by email! Thank you for helping us SHINE

Fun fact, did you know that the average American has taken 17 rounds of antibiotics by age 20? What?? One of the very best ways to boost your "inner shield" is to have optimal levels of your vitamins (ie B12, vit D), minerals (ie Magnesium, Calcium), and antioxidants (ie glutathione)... Even if you take a multivitamin or eat a great diet, there's a good chance some of these are low. This is due to the depletion of nutrients in the soil, poor gut absorption, among other reasons. In my 10 years of practice, We've had two patients out of thousands who had optimal levels of their nutrients! We could all be better! Let's shift the focus to thriving not just surviving! :) At Shine that's what we're all about. If you want to join the party, give us a call at 858 480 5024 See more

Join us today at 12pm for our Women, Wine & Hormones event! It's not too late to sign up! Visit DRLO.com/WINE, click through and register for the event. Experts Dr. Lauren Noel, ND and Christine Givant, RPh will teach about how bio-identical hormones that can help you live healthy, better, longer.... Hope to see you there See more

We are OBSESSED with these Activated Charcoal Gummies from our good friends @MySerenitykids. They're "a spooky, healthy Halloween treat that's fun for the whole family to make!" and perfect for when you or the kids have gone overboard on the sugar! INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups chilled tart cherry juice 1/4 cup grass-fed gelatin (we used Great Lakes or Vital Proteins brand. Make sure to use gelatin and not collagen, as collagen won't set.)... 1 Tbsp honey 20-30 drops high-quality stevia 1/4 tsp activated charcoal powder STEPS Pour chilled juice into medium size bowl Add gelatin and stir. Wait 3-4 minutes for the gelatin to fully hydrate, then mix until blended well Pour into an enamel or stainless steel pot on medium-low heat. Add honey and stevia and stir until well-blended Pour back into bowl, stir in charcoal, and let cool to room temperature Pipe into decorative molds using dropper Let gummies set slightly to avoid spilling when moving to fridge Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or freezer for 8-10 minutes Full Recipe: https://myserenitykids.com//news/activated-charcoal-gummies See more

TIRED, GAINING WEIGHT, FOGGY BRAIN? HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR HORMONES LATELY? It’s not you It’s your Hormones! Want more energy, lose a few pounds, increased sex drive, emotional control?... Join us this Wednesday Oct. 28th at 12 pm with experts Dr. Lauren Noel, ND and Christine Givant, RPh and learn how. Escape for a FREE empowering mid-afternoon break! Get hormone facts directly from physicians. Get your body back into balance naturally. You deserve to put yourself first. Invite your friends. Join us via zoom or on Facebook Live. Bring your questions! It’s FREE. It’s FUN. It’s BREAK TIME. SIGN UP at DRLO.com/Wine See more

Heads up! If you're coming into our clinic today, we are not administering vitamin shots. We are open for all other services but can not do shots, for today only. We apologize for the inconvenience - The Shine Team

Want to heal your gut? Research shows that gut health = ALL HEALTH. The gut microbiome influences almost every aspect of our health, and the root of most issues lie in the gut. It takes hard work and dedication to heal the gut. This process includes diet changes to eliminate gut irritants (think Paleo but with a few modifications) and sticking to a supplement regime to support gut-barrier healing. ... These are our favorite nutrients for gut healing: - collagen - bone broth - glutamine - DGL - zinc carnosine - curcumin - marshmallow root - slippery elm And guess what? We have a product that has it all. We call this the kitchen sink of gut healing. While most effective when taken away from food, it’s also a great addition to your morning smoothie. Heal your gut with our GI RENEW! Order online from our Shine Shop or give us a call 858 480 5024

TOMORROW! Get a custom analysis of absolutely **everything** that's going on in your body! Tomorrow, Tuesday October 13th is our Micronutrient Testing special event, that goes on all day long! We're offering a special package for our micronutrient testing and follow-up analysis You'll get your blood drawn at our clinic and then be scheduled for a 30 minute follow up appointment and our doctors will review your results ...and go over the ideal supplement and nutrient protocol based on your levels! Call us today to schedule your blood draw on our Micronutrient Testing day on October 13th! 858.480.5024 Appointments start at 9AM and will be required, so be sure to call us and book your spot, spaces are limited! Hope to see you at Shine! See more