Do Hypnotherapy Apps Actually Work? What a New Trial Found
The short answer Yes — but less well than a therapist, and we now have a direct comparison instead of speculation. A 2026 randomized controlled trial published in…
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Read evidence-based articles on functional medicine, longevity optimization, acupuncture, and holistic wellness from Dr. Brandon Bright DAOM LAc.
Before You Start TRT: What’s Actually Driving Your Low Testosterone
The testosterone boom, and the question it skips Testosterone therapy is one of the fastest-growing corners of telehealth. In its August 2026 earnings, the largest DTC health company…
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IV vs Oral Glutathione: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Why glutathione is everywhere right now Glutathione — your body’s master antioxidant — is having a moment. It’s sold as an IV drip at med spas, a skin-brightening…
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What Is Sermorelin? An Honest Clinician’s Guide (2026)
Why you’re suddenly hearing about sermorelin In August 2026, the largest telehealth company in the country told investors it plans to add sermorelin to its longevity lineup by…
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Peptides and the FDA in 2026: What’s Legal Now vs. Still Waiting
Why this keeps being confusing If you’ve tried to figure out whether a given peptide is legal in 2026, you’ve probably come away more confused than when you…
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Your Compounded Semaglutide Is Going Away — How to Keep the Weight Off
What’s actually happening If you’ve been getting compounded semaglutide through a telehealth company and just got an email that your program is changing, you’re not imagining it. Through…
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IBS Treatment in Orange County: A Clinician-Led Gut-Brain Approach
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Clinical Hypnotherapist · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10,…
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Hims Will Give You a Free Smart Scale—Here’s What You’re Actually Trading
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 On August…
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Gut-Brain Hypnotherapy for IBS: What the New Evidence Actually Says
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Clinical Hypnotherapist · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10,…
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Perimenopause Weight Gain and Metabolism: Natural Approaches Beyond Calorie Counting
By Dr. Brandon Bright, DAOM, LAc · Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine · Functional Medicine University-certified · Tustin, CA · Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 “I’m eating…
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