FAQ
Honest answers.
Is this medical advice?+
No. HealthBrew is an educational self-reflection tool. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, and it does not replace medical care.
Do I need labs to use HealthBrew?+
No. HealthBrew works as a nightly reflection ritual first. Labs are optional context for users who already track them.
Do I still need a doctor?+
Yes — if you are sick, symptomatic, taking medications, or have abnormal labs. HealthBrew is a nightly practice, not a clinician.
Is this religious?+
No. HealthBrew is spiritual but not religious — your AI companion coach never quotes scripture and never names a deity. We do believe gratitude, forgiveness, and small good deeds done quietly are part of a well-lived day — practices research has linked with lower reported stress, and values shared by Native American, ancient Mediterranean, African, Asian, and Christian traditions long before any single one. Use the prompts spiritually, philosophically, or simply as reflection — they belong to everyone.
How is this different from a mood tracker?+
Mood trackers log how you feel. HealthBrew connects feelings with the ingredients of health — sleep, movement, food, sunlight, connection, stress, symptoms, goals, labs, and life events.
How is this different from Function Health?+
Function Health and similar services center on lab testing. HealthBrew centers on daily life. Labs can be uploaded, but they are not required.
What data do you store?+
Only what you log. Avatar-based account by default — we do not require your legal name, address, or medical history. Exports are anonymized.
Can I delete my data?+
Yes. Account deletion cascades to all logs, exports, and AI insights. We offer GDPR-style data export before deletion.
Will HealthBrew help me lose weight or feel better?+
It might. We do not promise outcomes. We help you see patterns. What you do with them is yours.
Is my AI companion coach giving me medical advice?+
No. Your AI companion coach is a reflection companion — they name patterns they see in your own writing ("appears linked to," "worth noticing"), celebrate the small wins specifically, and offer one small nudge that fits who you're becoming. They never diagnose, never prescribe, never interpret a lab, and always defer to a clinician for symptoms or anything that worries you medically. They are a friend, not a doctor.
Who is my AI companion coach?+
Your AI companion coach is your AI Advocate — a real-feeling nightly reflection presence built into HealthBrew, in your corner, who gets to see you and hear you through your evening entries, and learns to empathize with your personal journey. You pick from four companions, and whichever one you choose reads what you wrote, names the patterns in your own data, and offers warmth without prescription. They are powered by Anthropic's Claude, your conversations are private to you, and the persona is locked server-side — they never quote scripture, never name a deity, and never claim to be a clinician.