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The Unscripted Edit
Welcome to a curated collection of published content, media appearances and blog posts from our founder, Cara Merak, BSN, RN, CFNC. From podcasts spots to wellness articles to interviews and community collabs, each piece here is offers a variety of perspectives, tips, and stories that I've had the privilege of sharing across different platforms.


If You’re Exhausted All Day but Wide Awake at Night, Your Cortisol Rhythm Is Off
Exhausted all day but wide awake at night? A flipped cortisol rhythm can disrupt sleep, energy, and metabolism. Learn how circadian rhythm, light exposure, and blood sugar timing help reset cortisol naturally.
Jan 165 min read


The Body-Brain Breakdown: When You Feel Stuck (Even with Inner Work)
By Cara Merak, BSN, RN, CFNC Nurse | Functional Health Coach | Owner, Unscripted Clinic We’ve been taught to treat mental and physical health as separate — two departments, two types of doctors, two unrelated conversations. But what if that model is holding us back from real wellness? At Unscripted Clinic , we actually see this all the time. People come in feeling anxious, burned out, foggy, or overwhelmed — even after doing all the "right things." Therapy. Journaling.
Dec 12, 20255 min read


What’s Hiding in Your Favorite Snacks? The Truth About Toxic Metals and Glyphosate in Girl Scout Cookies
Let’s talk about something that might make you rethink some of your favorite childhood snacks—because what we put in our bodies matters ....
Feb 26, 20253 min read


stand strong against Osteoporosis
Bones do so much more than just hold you up—they’re living tissue, storing minerals , producing blood cells, and supporting your immune...
Nov 6, 20245 min read


Build a Strong Health Foundation with These 5 Must-Have Supplements
Visit our FullScript Store for 20% OFF of high quality, trusted versions of these supplements. Modern life isn’t exactly designed with...
Oct 9, 20245 min read


Top 10 Functional Medicine Services for Women's Health and Longevity
Unscripted's Top Services for Women Focused on Aging Well
Sep 17, 20245 min read




Why a Membership Model?
Building Lasting Habits for Lasting Health By Cara Merak, BSN, RN, CFNC When it comes to achieving lasting health improvements,...
May 21, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Wellness: Insights from Functional Medicine
Unlocking the Secrets to Lasting Wellness: Insights from Functional Medicine In today's fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining...
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Uncovering the Root Causes: A Functional Medicine Approach
At the Unscripted Clinic, we're dedicated to transforming the way we think about health. Our philosophy goes beyond simply treating...
Apr 21, 20243 min read


From Dismissed to Empowered: Finding Natural Solutions for Health
Have you ever felt dismissed by traditional medical approaches? Have you been searching for natural solutions for your health conditions?...
Apr 21, 20242 min read


The Pillars of Health
The pillars of wellness - Eat, Sleep, Move, Think, and Connect - are crucial for optimal physical and mental health, and also play a key...
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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