How Do GLP-1 Medications Affect the Health of Your Heart?
More and more studies show that GLP-1 drugs are helping reduce cardiovascular risk. Here’s how.
What Does Fiber Have To Do with Heart Health?
When we talk about why fiber is important, we’re often laser focused on our digestive health. But it’s also great for your heart.
More Americans Meet Criteria for High Blood Pressure Under New Guidelines
Hypertension is the number one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. In addition, hypertension increases risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
What Exactly Is Direct Primary Care?
If you’re tired of rushed, impersonal appointments you have to wait months for, direct primary care could be a great alternative for you.
The New Food Pyramid: My Thoughts As a Provider
Where the new guidelines hit the mark, where they fall short, and the advice I give my patients about food.
Why the New Year Doesn’t Need to Mean a “New You”
Your body is not a problem to be solved. Let’s reclaim the new year from diet culture and the wellness industry.
Five Ways to Lower the Cost of Your Prescriptions
A guide to finding a better price for the medicine you need.
What to Do If Your Medication Is Recalled
You might have heard of a blood pressure medication called Ziac being recalled recently. Here are the steps you should take if you’re on it – or if another prescription you take is recalled.
Common Questions about the Common Cold, Answered
In the US, there are something like one billion cases of the common cold every year. Yes, really! Here’s what you need to know about how to treat it.
Why Are Health Insurance Premiums Going Up?
Why exactly is the cost of health insurance skyrocketing – especially when it’s sky high already?
Can Stress Affect Your Heart? Yes, Here’s How.
Managing stress is a major investment in your heart health. Here are answers to the most common questions I get from my patients.
Big News: You Can Now Schedule a Visit In Person
Empathetic, evidenced based care for your whole person, now in person when you need it.
Everything You Need to Know about High Cholesterol
You just got your blood test results back, and your provider lets you know that you have high cholesterol. Now, what?
Pneumonia 101: Get the Facts
Straightforward, easy-to-understand answers about this common but serious condition.
The Blood Pressure Basics: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Answers to the most common questions I get from my patients about blood pressure.
What Is Patient Autonomy? Here’s Why It’s So Important.
My role as a provider is to support you, not to control your care.
Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?
Last year, the average annual cost of individual health insurance in the US was nearly $9,000–that’s almost $750 per month.
How Can I Be More Healthy? Here Are Six Things to Focus On
Our bodies are amazing, complicated machines but how we best support them is not all that complicated at all.