Optimum Health News & Wellness Blog
Bigger and Better Brain: Effective Memory Loss Treatment | Optimum Health Kerrville
At Optimum Health Kerrville, as your concierge internal medicine physician and functional medicine practitioner serving Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the Texas Hill Country, I empower patients through personalized medicine and lifestyle coaching. A critical pillar of...
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Cardiovascular Medicine Connection – Avoid Heart Attack & Stroke | Optimum Health Kerrville
Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment is a crucial health concern, especially for men aging within communities like Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the Texas Hill Country. While often viewed primarily as a sexual health issue, ED commonly signals deeper cardiovascular...
Table of Health: Functional and Preventive Medicine Strategies | Optimum Health Kerrville
At Optimum Health Kerrville, serving Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the broader Texas Hill Country, my practice integrates concierge internal medicine with functional and preventive medicine, focusing on personalized care, chronic disease prevention, and lifestyle...
GERD Treatment and Risks: A Functional Medicine Approach | Optimum Health Kerrville
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, significantly affects quality of life. At Optimum Health Kerrville, serving Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the Texas Hill Country, our functional and concierge medicine practice prioritizes...
COVID-19 Protection and Recovery: A Functional Medicine Approach | Optimum Health Kerrville
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, poses significant health risks, particularly for individuals with underlying chronic conditions. At Optimum Health Kerrville, serving Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the Texas Hill Country, we apply personalized functional...
Direct Primary Care/ Concierge Medicine in the Texas Hill Country: 5 Core Principles | Optimum Health Kerrville
At Optimum Health Kerrville, we’ve charted a new course for primary care by embracing the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. As a board-certified internal medicine physician and functional medicine specialist serving Kerrville, Fredericksburg, and the Texas Hill...
Best Job in the World!
At a time when many physicians are leaving medicine due to outside forces, it's refreshing to see a video like this. It captures the spirit of what I do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG62Z7rZlIg
American Heart Association Addresses Dietary Controversy
Over the last several years we have seen an increasing amount of fad diets being promoted that are high in animal products- i.e. saturated fats. The authors of such diets have backed up their claims with pseudoscience and dubious data as they try to sell their books,...
Mediterranean Diet Benefits “Good Cholesterol”
More evidence that olive oil/Mediterranean diet lowers cardiovascular events. Bon apetit! MedScape.com - Original Article BARCELONA, SPAIN — More research suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet supplemented with either virgin olive oil or mixed nuts enhances the...
Acute Disease Management
Acute disease is a term used to refer to illnesses that onset very quickly but typically result in a nearly full recovery within one month. Acute diseases often produce symptoms that are severe, such as high fever, pain, and...
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral vascular disease involves blockages affecting the body’s lower extremities. These types of obstructions can cause serious circulatory complications – some of which can become fatal if left untreated. Intervention is necessary to prevent complications of...
EKG
Electrocardiograms, or EKGs, are diagnostic tests used to detect, diagnose, and monitor many types of heart problems. They are designed to detect heart rate and record electrical signals as they travel through the heart. Not only are EKGs painless and non-invasive,...
Immunizations
Immunizations are a foundation part of preventive healthcare for children and teens. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control each has recommendations that suggest immunizing children starting at birth. The current vaccination...
Chronic Disease Management
High Blood pressure Diabetes High Cholesterol Asthma/COPD Insomnia Coronary Artery Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Heart Failure Hypothyroidism Depression/Anxiety Arthritis
Weight Loss-Lifestyle Change
The Balance MD weight loss program is a one on one doctor to patient approach that produces long term results and empowers the patient with lifelong skills. Take fewer medications, reduce medical expenses, live longer and stronger. Schedule a free consult with Dr....
Thyroid
The thyroid is like the body’s built-in thermostat, producing hormones that regulate its various systems and functions. The hormones released from the thyroid must be in careful balance to prevent symptoms that can affect the quality of life. But sometimes this...
STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infectious diseases communicated via sexual contact. Even skin-to-skin contact is enough to spread some infections, such as genital herpes or warts. Some STDs are bacterial while others are viral. Bacterial infections are...
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