Hemorrhoids – a topic that not many of us like to talk about, but the truth is that they are more common than we think.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates that internal and external hemorrhoids are very common. He talks about what causes them, how they can be treated and when you should see a doctor.
Sleep apnea is a common condition where a person stops breathing during sleep, impacting their health in the long run, including the risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Normal people stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer, about three times an hour, but if it’s more than that, it meets the criteria for sleep apnea.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of being screened for sleep apnea. This condition can cause many other long-term effects if not properly diagnosed and treated such as issues with energy, mood, increased risk for heart disease, stroke and dementia.
This concern is understandable due to the media hype about high RSV levels in many communities. However, RSV is not something that doctors routinely test for in adults because there is no specific treatment for RSV in adults.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates that there is no treatment for RSV in adults which is why we do not test adults for this virus.
As a Direct Primary Care (DPC) doctor, one of Dr. Simmons’ favorite things is being able to take the time to listen to patients during conversations and pick up on little details that can lead to better medical care plans.
Dr. Travis Simmons discusses his favorite parts of being a direct primary care physician.
Abnormal liver enzymes are a common issue and can have various causes, including fatty liver disease which is part of metabolic syndrome.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates about cutting out processed foods, getting good sleep, and exercising regularly to help reverse elevated liver enzymes.
Hormone levels are a common concern for both men and women, and there is a lot of misinformation out there about hormones. But here’s a science-based fact that might help: there’s an all-natural solution for balancing hormones that has far-reaching health benefits, and that solution is sleep.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of sleep in managing hormones for both men and women.
If you struggle to exercise regularly, you’re not alone. Most people find it challenging to stay consistent with their workouts. But one way to make it easier is to find an activity that you enjoy.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of moving our bodies for 30 minutes every day by doing something that we love like a sport or game.
The lack of transparency in medical care is a problem for patients and doctors alike. Direct Primary Care is a practice model that prioritizes price transparency, offering affordable memberships that include all procedures and visits.
Dr. Travis Simmons questions why medical care is the only industry where there is no price transparency and he explains how Direct Primary Care solves this problem.
Today’s post is about mucus. Fair warning, if you’re sensitive to this topic, you may want to skip to the next video. Lately, a lot of patients have been coming in and expressing concern about their changing mucus color during a cold.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates about mucus color and when the use of antibiotics would be appropriate.
Dr. Simmons shares a story that highlights the issue of patient access to doctors.
Dr. Travis Simmons talks about access to your doctor. Direct Primary Care allows patients to communicate with their doctor directly whenever they need help.