Why Your Self-Image is the Biggest Predictor of Your Long-Term Health
When it comes to long-term health, most people think in terms of action: Eat healthier. Sleep more. Move your body. Quit smoking. These are excellent steps—but the truth is, no plan sticks if it doesn’t match how you see yourself. At Health Rising DPC, we’ve seen time and again that behavior follows belief. And the […]
Why Direct Primary Care?
“I’m leaving to open my own practice,” I proclaimed. My colleage’s eyes widened with surprise. Perhaps her feelings echoed within my own mind as I was beginning to wrap my head around what I was actually trying to accomplish. I was not starting any old typical medical practice, I was starting a Direct Primary Care […]
What is Health and where do I find it?
When is someone truly healthy? An estimated 8.6 million people have diabetes but do not know it, many of whom feel healthy. Meanwhile, others do not feel well and are struggling despite medical evaluations without answers to explain their symptoms. Obtaining true health can feel elusive but it is possible when we understand where to […]
Totality: Decide and Do!
In October 2023, a 90 percent eclipse graced the skies of Houston. I nearly missed it, until I donned those eclipse glasses and glimpsed at the sun. It was fascinating, albeit fleeting. Fast forward to April 2024, and Houston was in for a 94 percent eclipse—a slight upgrade. Yet, this time, I made a decision. […]
Chains to Champion: How I Overcame Obesity
Wait, do I really have to eat that? This simple question sparked a profound transformation in my life. Raised with the notion of finishing everything on my plate, I found myself battling the repercussions of overeating for years. As the numbers on the scale climbed, so did the weight on my shoulders, burdening my mental […]
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Direct Primary Care
The current state of the United States healthcare system is dire. With skyrocketing costs and subpar outcomes, Americans are facing significant challenges. Despite spending nearly double that of other wealthy nations—amounting to a staggering 4.7 trillion dollars—our nation struggles with below-average life expectancy, high rates of avoidable deaths and suicides, and an alarming obesity epidemic. […]