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How to eat nutritious food while caring for a newborn
Nutrition is an important part of postpartum recovery. You need good nutrition to recover from the losses you have experienced during…
The Benefits of Preventive Care
Many people avoid the doctor unless they are feeling sick. This may be due to time constraints, cost, or not feeling like they are getting value from their visit with their doctor.
How to get the preventive care you need!
There's a reason your grandmother said "prevention is better than cure!" Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take care of our health! It is much easier (and cheaper!) to take
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
When it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Your doctor's job is to provide…
How a lactation consultant can help you
Breastfeeding is HARD! It is a new skill for both you and your baby, and it takes time to learn. Unfortunately you have to learn this new…
How can I prevent breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in…
5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and Mom
As parents, one of our main roles is to keep our children safe. The world can be full of hazards that we never recognized before becoming parents
What is Fourth Trimester Care?
The 12 week period after a child is born is known as the "4th trimester." The 4th trimester is a critical period for new parents and their newborns. The delivering parent
The Realities of Breastfeeding
The majority of new parents in the United States intend to breastfeed. The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known and many parents long to have a breastfeeding
The Benefits of Direct Primary Care for Small Businesses
Direct primary care (DPC) is growing in popularity for individuals and families looking for affordable access to a personal physician, but did you know it can also be a great option for small businesses?
Why Direct Primary Care Works
Direct primary care (DPC) is a relatively new model of practicing primary care that has grown significantly in the last several years.
Men and Mental Health
Over 20% of adults in the US suffer from mental illness. While mental illness is more common in women than men
What is covered at a man's annual check-up?
We know that men are more likely than women to skip their annual check-up. What happens at that visit that men are missing out on?
Top Health Concerns for Men in Houston, TX
June is National Men's Health Month and the week leading up to Father's Day is celebrated as Men's Health Week. Men's health is critical to the health of families and communities but often is ignored or postponed as family and career obligations take priority.
Affordable Ways to Promote a Healthy Workplace
Happy and healthy employees are more productive and more likely to remain loyal to their company. It benefits the business as a whole to promote a workplace culture that keeps team members well.
Why Promoting Employee Health Matters
As a business owner, yourself and your team are your most valuable assets. This is especially true for solo entrepreneurs- without you your business does not run! However, many small business owners…
Life After COVID-19 Vaccination
More and more people are getting vaccinated and it is so exciting! While we are all anxious to get back to "normal," there are important considerations to keep in mind about life after your…
Screening and treatment for prediabetes in Houston, Texas
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but is not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. This condition affects more than…
How does direct primary care work with prescriptions in Texas?
Direct primary care (DPC) memberships usually include all in-office and virtual visits without additional co-pays or charges, but patients often have questions about other healthcare needs that are not included. A common concern is the cost of prescriptions.
How can I increase my milk supply?
Many new parents who choose to breastfeed experience anxiety that their child is not getting enough milk. We live in a society that likes to measure things, and the milk an infant receives while breastfeeding is not easily…