Medical Disclaimer
Please read this page in full before using this website, our content, or our products.
IN SHORT
Altura is an educational and lifestyle brand. Dr. Serafino Sauro is a licensed physician, but nothing on this website, in our content, or in our products constitutes the practice of medicine, a doctor-patient relationship, or individualized medical advice. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, diet, exercise, sleep, or medication routines — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a chronic condition, or taking medication.
1. Educational Purpose Only
All content published by Altura Wellness & Optimization LLC (“Altura,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) — including articles, videos, social media posts, product descriptions, the Foundations series, and any future digital courses, app content, or Altura Academy materials — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It reflects population-level information and Dr. Sauro's own philosophy of lifestyle-based capacity management. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Your use of this website, our social media content, our products, or any digital course or app offered by Altura does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Sauro or any other individual associated with Altura. Dr. Sauro's content is delivered as general, population-level education — never as personalized clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment directed at your specific situation. Altura does not currently offer, and this website does not provide access to, one-on-one medical consultation, coaching, or treatment of any kind.
3. Always Consult Your Own Healthcare Provider
You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, medication, or treatment, and before starting any new diet, exercise program, supplement, sleep routine, or lifestyle change — particularly if you:
• are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing,
• have a diagnosed medical condition, including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions, or mental health conditions,
• are taking prescription medication of any kind,
• are under the age of 18,
• have a known allergy or sensitivity to essential oils, botanical ingredients, or any ingredient listed on our product labels.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read, watched, or purchased from Altura.
4. No Gaurantees or Promises of Outcome
Altura does not claim that any habit, ritual, product, article, video, or program will cure, treat, prevent, or guarantee any specific health outcome. Where we reference published research or clinical guidelines, we describe what the evidence shows at a population level — using language such as “associated with,” “may support,” or “research suggests” — and we do not represent that any individual result is typical or guaranteed. Individual results vary based on many factors outside our control, including your personal health history, genetics, adherence, and circumstances.
5. Product Specific Disclaimers
Altura's essential oil, cosmetic, and personal care products (including but not limited to RESTORE, REFUGE, REVIVE, and any roller, deodorant, or diffuser products) are formulated and sold as cosmetic products. They are not evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for therapeutic use and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Altura's food products (including Nonna's teas and spice blends) are traditional herbal food and culinary products, intended for brewing and consumption or culinary use. They are not evaluated by the FDA for therapeutic use and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Always review the full ingredient list on any product label before use, particularly if you have known allergies or sensitivities. Perform a patch test before first use of any topical product. Discontinue use immediately and consult a physician if you experience any adverse reaction.
6. If You Are in a Medical Emergency
IMPORTANT
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately, or go to your nearest emergency room. Do not rely on this website or any Altura content for emergency medical guidance.
7. “Both/And” Series and Any Content Referencing Medications or Conditions
Some Altura content (including our “Both/And” series) discusses how lifestyle habits and conventional medical treatment can work together. This content is illustrative and educational only. It is never intended to suggest that any individual should start, stop, or change a medication or medical treatment without first consulting their own physician.
8. Physician's Professional Standing
Dr. Serafino Sauro is a licensed physician. His involvement with Altura is as an educator and founder, not as a treating physician to any user of this website, viewer of our content, or purchaser of our products. Any general educational statements he makes about health, medicine, or clinical guidelines reflect his professional perspective and publicly available research; they are not a personalized clinical opinion about you or your specific circumstances.
9. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this Medical Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our content, products, services, or applicable regulatory requirements. The version posted on this website at the time of your use is the version that applies.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Medical Disclaimer, please contact us at contact@youralturawellness.com.