Have you lost track of the day, date, month or even time of day? Well you are certainly not alone in that! Besides general whereabouts in time, the shelter in place order in Texas has lead to a lot of confusion amongst patients… are we closed? Are we open? What qualifies as a “medically necessary” visit? In today’s blog post I hope to provide some clarity around these questions, as well as a few helpful tips and reminders!

The bombardment of information regarding COVID-19 may be leading to feelings of overwhelm and fear. You may be wondering whether you should be concerned. You may also be wondering what you can do to keep you and your family healthy during this seemingly turbulent time.

People pay a lot of money towards their insurance premiums, so naturally they want to utilize what they’re paying for… but is using your insurance always the most cost-effective option?

It’s no secret that the two most popular power-punches to improving heart health are 1) what you eat and 2) movement. The American Heart Association wants us to get at least 2.5 hours of moderate activity a week.[1] And you’re likely already familiar with the gentle nudges to choose leafy greens over fried deliciousness.

But what if you want to do more? Or maybe just something different? 

The good news is that there are ways you can start improving your heart health — ways that extend beyond treadmills and Mediterranean diets.

Your body underwent a significant amount of change preparing for your new baby. And you may agree that the changes haven’t stopped. You’re not getting enough sleep. You’re figuring out feeding. You’re carrying heavy baby bags and maneuvering through tricky car seats.

Motherhood is hard on the body.

Aches and pains during and after pregnancy aren’t uncommon. In fact, 1 in 2 women will suffer from some type of lower back pain while pregnant or during their postpartum period.