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Heart-Healthy Fats: Understanding Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:30 +0000

Fats are good! I repeat: fats are good! … some of them. For decades, we’ve been told that all fats are bad for our health. But the truth is more nuanced—and more delicious. Your body actually needs certain fats to function properly, support heart health, and reduce inflammation. ...

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New Year, New Primary Care for Achieving Your Health Goals

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:05:55 +0000

January is flying by and the New Year is in full swing. January always brings an energy of renewal and many people start off with new goals and resolutions for their health. Unfortunately, a lot of people give up on their goals, but it doesn’t have to be ...

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Why Is DPC So Great?

Dr. Janelle Sosa — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:57:53 +0000

Dr. Sosa describes how DPC provides affordable & high quality care with a trusted physician. Availability is stellar with same or next day appointments.

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Domestic Violence Is Real!

Dr. Janelle Sosa — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:47:07 +0000

Dr. Janell Sosa educates about all things related to domestic abuse. She talks about the importance of having a meaningful relationship with a primary care physician who documents well and truly cares about your health & wellbeing, like we do at Directmed DPC.

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How To Save On OTC Medications!

Dr. Janelle Sosa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:34:36 +0000

Dr. Janell Sosa educates on how to save money on over-the-counter medications by buying generics with the same active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) as the brand names.

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Dr. Janell Sosa at DirectMed DPC – New Braunfels!

Dr. Janelle Sosa — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:20:09 +0000

Dr. Janell Sosa talks about some of the challenges she faced working in the traditional healthcare system and reasons why she has decided to become a DPC physician.

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How Do You Find A Great Water Filter?

Dr. Travis Simmons — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:54:50 +0000

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.

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Some Fats Are Good!

Dr. Travis Simmons — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:24:01 +0000

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.

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Supplements! How Do I Find The Best Ones?

admin — Wed, 11 May 2022 02:19:12 +0000

Many Americans take a dietary supplement, multivitamin, or herb on a regular basis or at least a few times per year. I take a few myself! You want to be sure that supplements contain the actual ingredients stated on the label!

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A Peek Inside A Physician’s Mind: How I Use Humility, Empathy & Intuition For Doctoring

Dr. Katie Keller — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:25:00 +0000

My college neurobiology professor spent the entire first lecture speaking to us about humility. It was one of those perspective shifting moments that has stayed with me ever since.

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