How Do You Find A Great Water Filter?
In America, we are very fortunate to have functional sewer systems and plenty of water that is free from diseases. But is our water really clean and safe? The short answer is No.
It’s That Time Again…Flu Shots & COVID Boosters!
This fall and winter could be rough from a viral infection standpoint. Due to COVID, a number of our seasonal viral infections have been occuring at unusual times. For example, we saw RSV infections in kids this summer when this is usually a fall and winter viral infection.
I Love Tacos! Don’t You?
Halloumi Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Aji Verde is another taco recipe that I love. If you have never had Halloumi cheese, you are in for a real treat with this one. Halloumi cheese is thought to have originated in Greece or Turkey, but has been around for centuries.
Dr. Simmons Is Honored To Now Be Listed On The Directory of The Institute For Functional Medicine!
I am now officially listed on the directory of practitioners who have received formal training from the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)! You can see my profile at the link here:
The Usual (And Not So Usual) Suspects: Viruses Circulating Now
Have you or your kids had viral infections recently? Sometimes it feels like we are playing “catch-up” on viral infections after having relatively few at the beginning of the pandemic. And it’s true that the timing and seasonal variations of certain viral infections are off right now.
Let’s Talk Breast Cancer Screening!
Breast cancer screening is so important, and some of us got behind on this during the pandemic. Now that we have COVID vaccines and medications to treat COVID in high risk groups it is a good time to get caught up.
Why Direct Primary Care?
Why should you choose a doctor in a direct primary care (DPC) practice like DirectMed DPC? There are so many reasons, and here are just a few…
Some Fats Are Good!
Fats are good! I repeat: fats are good! … some of them.
I’d like to give you an easy to understand summary of what to look for in foods to help you eat fewer bad fats and more healthy fats. You’ll see some common buzzwords in quotes.
How Often Do You Need A Pap?
The guidelines for cervical cancer screening have changed a lot over the years, which can be quite confusing. But, here is the good news: PAP smears are done less frequently these days when the result is normal.
Quit Smoking With Your Doctor’s Help!
Some of the people I love most in the world currently smoke tobacco or have smoked for much of their life. So if you are reading this and you currently smoke, I want you to know that it is not my intention to shame you.