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Normal blood pressure for adults is 120/80 or less. It is lower for children depending on their age and height. High blood pressure tends to run in families, and its incidence increases with age. High blood pressure does not always cause symptoms, so it is important to check it. Confirming the blood pressure value is… Continue reading about Blood Pressure Tips And Management

Preventing health conditions and their complications is an important part of taking care of your health. Various health conditions pose different risks, and a good understanding of your risk is crucial. Fortunately, many health conditions do not cause problems right away, and so when found early and appropriately managed, your risks can be decreased significantly.… Continue reading about Preventing Health Conditions

Allergic Rhinitis affects 10-30% of people in the United States. Environmental factors are likely responsible for the increase in prevalence (especially in urban areas). Mid-August marks the start of yet another allergy season in the Houston area. Pollen is the most common trigger for seasonal allergies and is very prevalent in the Houston area. From… Continue reading about Seasonal Allergy Treatment Options

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a well-established, simplified health care model that puts patients first by removing complexities in the system. By cutting out insurance companies from the doctor-patient relationship, we avoid restrictions that affect traditional care practices. As a result, DPC allows easy access, significant cost savings, and higher quality care. Is Direct Primary… Continue reading about Direct Primary Care Explained

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. Usually, breast cancer begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands; or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple.… Continue reading about Breast Cancer Awareness

As the weather cools and with flu season (combined with allergy season in the Houston area), many have runny noses, cough, sore throats, congestion, and other respiratory symptoms. But how do you determine if antibiotics are needed? Should you start antibiotics at the start of symptoms to prevent them from getting worse? Do bacterial infections… Continue reading about Antibiotics And Respiratory Infections

Pre-diabetes is a very common condition but it can be reversed. It’s implications are serious if care is delayed. Dietary changes can make a significant difference Find out what you can eat… What kind of carbs? What are good fats? What types of proteins? It’s implications are serious if care is delayed. Dietary changes can… Continue reading about Pre-Diabetes Can Be Reversed

Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes What is Diabetes? Diabetes is high blood sugar (BS). It happens when the body is not able to properly move the glucose in the blood (many foods we eat are broken down into glucose) into the cells. When the blood has high levels of glucose for a prolonged period of time, it… Continue reading about 3 Essential Tips for Taking Control of Pre-Diabetes