Medical Disclaimer

The Services are educational and informational wellness resources. They are not medical care, medical advice, diagnostic tools, or treatment. Nothing offered through the Services is intended as a substitute for professional medical, nutritional, psychological, pharmacological, or other licensed professional advice.

We do not practice medicine, pharmacy, nursing, psychology, clinical nutrition counseling, or any other licensed health profession through the Services. No content, product, program, coaching session, community post, email, text, app output, or communication from us constitutes medical, diagnostic, therapeutic, or prescribing advice.

No provider-patient, doctor-patient, clinician-patient, counselor-client, or other professional relationship is established by:

• Purchasing or using any Rhizomatic Gardens product.
• Enrolling in, participating in, or completing any Balanced Naturopathics program, course, coaching session, membership, webinar, or community.
• Downloading, installing, accessing, or using the My Deficiencies App.
• Reading any blog post, newsletter, Substack article, email, social media post, or other content published by us.
• Communicating with our team through email, chat, contact forms, social media, or any other channel.

Information provided through the Services is general in nature and does not account for your individual medical history, medications, allergies, conditions, biology, or circumstances.

Always consult a licensed healthcare provider, pharmacist, or other qualified professional licensed in your jurisdiction before:

• Starting, stopping, reducing, increasing, or otherwise modifying any medication, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and injectable therapies.
• Starting, stopping, or modifying any supplement, herb, functional mushroom, vitamin, mineral, or other non-prescription product.
• Beginning a new diet, fasting protocol, exercise program, detoxification practice, or lifestyle intervention.
• Interpreting any lab results, symptoms, or health data.
• Making any decision about managing a medical condition, pregnancy, nursing, or the health of a minor.
• Acting on any information provided through the Services.

You are solely responsible for decisions regarding your health. We are not responsible for outcomes resulting from your use of the Services.

Do not stop, reduce, delay, or modify any prescription medication based on information provided through the Services. Abrupt discontinuation of certain medications, including but not limited to antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, and blood thinners, can cause serious harm, including rebound effects, seizures, cardiovascular events, and death.

Only a licensed prescriber who knows your full medical history is qualified to direct changes to your medication regimen.

The Services are not designed for, and must not be used in, medical emergencies. If you are experiencing or suspect a medical emergency, including but not limited to chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe allergic reaction, overdose, suicidal ideation, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or any other acute medical situation:

• Call 911 immediately, or
• Call your local emergency number, or
• Go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health crises in the United States, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).

Do not delay seeking emergency care to consult any of the Services.

6.1 FDA Disclaimer

Statements regarding dietary supplements sold by Rhizomatic Gardens have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rhizomatic Gardens products are dietary supplements and are not drugs. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

6.2 Individual Variation

Results vary based on individual biology, genetics, medications, lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, environmental factors, and other variables. We make no guarantee that any product will produce a specific outcome for you.

6.3 Ingredient Sensitivities and Allergens

Our products contain fungi (functional mushrooms) and plant-based ingredients. Some individuals have sensitivities, allergies, or adverse reactions to mushrooms, herbs, or specific compounds. Review the full ingredient list on each product page and package before use. Discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reaction, including but not limited to rash, hives, difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal distress, dizziness, or changes in mood or cognition.

6.4 Known Interaction Categories

Certain functional mushrooms and herbal ingredients may interact with medications. Examples include, without limitation:

• Reishi and Cordyceps with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and blood pressure medications.
• Lion's Mane with immunosuppressants.
• Ashwagandha with thyroid medications, sedatives, and immunosuppressants.
• Valerian with central nervous system depressants, alcohol, and sedatives.
• Magnesium with certain antibiotics, diuretics, and blood pressure medications.

This list is not exhaustive. Consult a licensed pharmacist or physician before combining any supplement with a medication.

6.5 Pregnancy, Nursing, and Minors

Our supplements have not been tested for safety during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in individuals under 18 years of age. Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or under 18 without the explicit guidance of a qualified healthcare provider.

6.6 Pre-Existing Conditions

If you have any pre-existing medical condition, including but not limited to autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disorder, liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorders, or psychiatric conditions, consult your healthcare provider before using any Rhizomatic Gardens product.

6.7 Upcoming Surgery

Discontinue use of functional mushrooms and herbal supplements at least two (2) weeks before scheduled surgery, or as directed by your surgeon, due to potential effects on bleeding, immune function, and anesthesia.

7.1 Educational Tool Only

The My Deficiencies App is a research-informed educational tool that presents general information about potential nutrient depletions and physiological effects associated with certain medications and synthetic vitamins. The App is not a medical device, is not clinical decision support software, is not FDA-approved or FDA-cleared, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

7.2 Information Sources and Limitations

App content draws on peer-reviewed scientific research, including but not limited to PubMed, NCBI, ScienceDirect, and the Cochrane Library. Where evidence is limited, emerging, or conflicting, the App indicates this where feasible. Research evolves, and the App may not reflect the most current published evidence at all times. We make no warranty of completeness, accuracy, or universal applicability.

7.3 Not Personalized Medical Advice

App outputs are general and educational. They are not personalized medical advice, prescriptions, or treatment plans. They do not account for your full medical history, current medications, laboratory values, allergies, genetic factors, or other individual variables.

7.4 Accuracy of Your Inputs

App outputs depend on the accuracy of information you enter, including medications, dosages, and health information. Incorrect or incomplete inputs produce incorrect or incomplete outputs. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of your inputs.

7.5 Do Not Use for Clinical Decisions

Do not use the App to make clinical decisions, including but not limited to:

• Changing, stopping, or adjusting medication.
• Selecting or dosing supplements.
• Interpreting symptoms or laboratory results.
• Replacing a pharmacist consultation.
• Replacing a physician visit.

Always consult a licensed prescriber or pharmacist before acting on any App output.

7.6 No Provider-Patient Relationship

Using the My Deficiencies App does not establish a provider-patient relationship with Balanced Naturopathics, LLC, its founders, contributors, or any affiliated party.

7.7 Health Information You Provide

Information you input into the App, including medications, supplements, symptoms, and other health-related data, is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Balanced Naturopathics, LLC is not a HIPAA-covered entity. Information you share through the App is not protected health information as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

8.1 Educational and Wellness Nature

Balanced Naturopathics offers educational content, coaching, consulting, courses, memberships, and community programs focused on wellness, nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and related topics. These offerings are educational and wellness-oriented. They are not medical services.

8.2 Naturopathic Medicine Licensure

Naturopathic medicine is licensed in some U.S. states and not in others. Nothing offered through Balanced Naturopathics constitutes the practice of naturopathic medicine, medicine, nursing, psychology, clinical nutrition, or any other licensed health profession, regardless of your state of residence. We do not prescribe, diagnose, treat, or manage any medical condition.

8.3 No Provider-Patient Relationship

Purchasing a course, joining a community, scheduling a consultation, or engaging with any Balanced Naturopathics program does not create a provider-patient, physician-patient, therapist-patient, or other clinical relationship.

8.4 Results Vary

Individual outcomes from any program, protocol, or recommendation vary and are not guaranteed. Testimonials and case studies are illustrative and do not reflect typical results.

9.1 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Consulting qualified licensed professionals before acting on any information from the Services.
• Providing accurate information when using the Services, particularly the My Deficiencies App.
• Reading product labels, ingredient lists, and allergen warnings before consuming any supplement.
• Monitoring your own response to any supplement, lifestyle change, or protocol and discontinuing use if any adverse effect occurs.
• Complying with the law in your jurisdiction.

9.2 Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that the use of dietary supplements, wellness protocols, health apps, and educational health content carries inherent risk, including but not limited to adverse reactions, medication interactions, allergic responses, and outcomes that differ from expectations. You assume all such risks knowingly and voluntarily.

9.3 Informed Use

Before beginning any supplement, program, or protocol, you are expected to:

• Review relevant educational materials.
• Consult your healthcare provider.
• Disclose all current medications and health conditions to that provider.
• Follow your healthcare provider's guidance over any general information you encounter through the Services.

10.1 United States Only

The Services are operated from and directed to residents of the United States. We currently ship physical products only within the United States. Content, products, and apps may not comply with the laws, regulations, or health guidelines of other countries.

10.2 State Variation

Laws, regulations, and licensure standards vary by U.S. state. Nothing in the Services is intended to violate state or federal law. If any portion of the Services conflicts with the law of your state of residence, that law prevails.

10.3 International Access

If you access the Services from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local law. We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or lawful for use outside the United States.

Scientific understanding of nutrition, medications, supplements, functional mushrooms, and human physiology evolves. Information that reflects current research today may be revised, contradicted, or superseded tomorrow. We update our Services as new evidence emerges, but we cannot guarantee that all content reflects the most current research at all times, and we cannot guarantee that any particular finding will apply to your individual situation.

Any testimonials, reviews, case studies, or personal stories published through the Services are the individual experiences of specific people. They are not representative of typical results. They do not predict or guarantee your outcomes. They are not medical endorsements.

The Services may reference, link to, or quote third-party sources, including research databases, articles, books, experts, practitioners, and other websites. Third-party references are provided for educational context. We do not endorse, warrant, or take responsibility for third-party content, and inclusion of a reference does not constitute a recommendation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Balanced Naturopathics, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and licensors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, adverse reactions, medication interactions, lost profits, emotional distress, or lost data, arising from or related to your use of the Services, any reliance on information provided through the Services, or any action you take or fail to take based on the Services.

The limitations in this Section do not apply to liability arising from our gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud, or to claims that cannot be limited under applicable law. For full liability provisions, see our Terms and Conditions.

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranty, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information provided.
• The safety, effectiveness, or suitability of any product, protocol, or recommendation for your individual situation.
• The absence of errors in any app output, article, course, or communication.
• The uninterrupted operation of the Services.
• The specific health outcomes or benefits you will experience.

We disclaim all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement to the maximum extent permitted by law.

By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You have read, understood, and accepted this Medical Disclaimer in full.
• You understand the Services are educational and not medical care.
• You accept full responsibility for your own health decisions.
• You will consult a licensed healthcare provider before acting on any information provided through the Services.
• You will not hold Balanced Naturopathics, LLC liable for health-related outcomes, adverse reactions, or decisions made based on information from the Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We may update this Medical Disclaimer at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Medical Disclaimer. For material changes, we will provide reasonable advance notice where feasible.

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