First let’s talk about what telemedicine is.
Telehealth refers to a broader scope of remote health care services. Telemedicine is more specific to clinical visits at a distance using two-way communication.
Telemedicine is under the same requirements as office visits for compliance with state and federal laws using best practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
Let’s discuss some advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine.
ADVANTAGES of telemedicine:
Direct Primary Care model allows your doctor to provide better quality-care as they see less patients a day and spend more time with you.
At FeelWell Telehealth you receive concierge VIP treatment, your doctor knows you by name and connects with you.
As we don’t bill health insurances, your doctor has freedom to set their schedule in a way you can get a visit on the same day. You don’t have to be frustrated waiting weeks or months to get an appointment for a regular visit or having to go to an urgent care because your doctor was not available when you needed.
FeelWell Telehealth offers Concierge VIP treatment.
Tired of feeling drained? These superfoods will power you up!
While no single food can provide all the nutrients your body needs, incorporating certain nutrient-dense options into your diet can make a big difference in how you feel. A balanced diet rich in superfoods can boost your energy, improve your focus, and help you power through the day with ease.
Let’s dive into seven of the best superfoods:
Quinoa is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Its low glycemic index ensures steady energy without spikes or crashes, making it perfect for sustained energy and muscle recovery. Use quinoa in your salad, breakfast bowls, or swap white rice for quinoa in your meals for a nutrient boost that keeps you going.
Hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pecans are excellent sources of plant-based protein, healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins. A small handful makes for an energizing snack or a crunchy topping for yogurt, salads, or roasted veggies. Nut butter like almond or cashew spread is tasty, nutrient-rich alternatives—but remember, they’re calorie-dense, so enjoy in moderation.
Can you retrain your taste buds to like vegetables? Yes!
Your taste isn’t fixed, it’s flexible. What you crave is often just what you’re used to. So, if your palate has been living off greasy, salty, crunchy goodness (hello, pizza), veggies will naturally feel like a downgrade. But give your taste buds time—and a little strategy—and they will come around.
🥕 Start Small, Stay Consistent
You don’t have to go from zero to kale overnight. Start with milder veggies like carrots, zucchini, or sweet bell peppers. Add them to foods you already love, like pasta, tacos, stir-fry and let your taste buds adjust gradually. Exposure matters. The more you eat something, the more familiar—and likable—it becomes.
🔥 Hack the Flavor
Not all hunger is the same. Understanding why you feel hungry under different situations can help you understand yourself and make mindful choices about your eating. Read on to discover the 3 types of hunger that drive your cravings—and how to take back control of your food choices.
Hungry Brain 🧠
Your appetite can be driven by habits, availability, and cues in your environment. This isn’t true physical hunger, it’s the kind of hunger that says, “I see cookies, so I want cookies,” even if you’re full.
The brain, influenced by dopamine and reward circuits, often mistakes stimulus for real need. Late-night snacking, grazing while watching TV, or impulsive eating after a commercial are all examples of the Hungry Brain at work. It’s often disconnected from the body’s actual energy requirements.
Managing the Hungry Brain:
Practice environmental control: Keep trigger foods out of sight, limit food visibility on counters, or don’t even buy them, and avoid eating in front of screens.
Did you know that the order in which you eat your food can impact your weight, energy levels, and blood sugar? Researchers have uncovered a simple yet powerful trick to optimize your meals: eat your carbs last.
Here’s how it works:
When you eat fiber, healthy fats, and protein before carbohydrates, your body slows down the absorption of sugars. This helps reduce your blood sugar spikes, keeps you fuller longer, and supports your weight management. Plus, maintaining steady blood sugar levels can improve your focus and energy throughout the day.
For example, start your meal with a salad loaded with leafy greens, colorful veggies, and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds. Follow that with a protein-packed main course like lean meat, grilled chicken, fish, or tofu. Save bread, rice, potato, or pasta for the end. It’s that simple!
Why does it matter?
For many dog owners, daily walks are a non-negotiable part of pet care. But do they count as exercise for you? The short answer is yes! Read on for tips to get even more benefits from your walks
Walking is a legitimate, underrated exercise.
Walking is one of the most accessible and low-impact forms of cardiovascular exercise. According to health experts, brisk walking helps reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and helps manage weight. It also strengthens muscles, improves joint health, flexibility, and supports mental well-being.
Listen to your body.
If your walk is slow-paced just for 5-10 minutes and this is the best you can do, your best is enough. Some body movement is better than none, so take credit for whatever you do with the intention to better your health. As your health allows, you can progress to a brisker walk for a longer duration. Even with a few brief pauses, you’re getting a good workout.
Is It Serious? Know when you can safely treat your symptoms at home and when you can’t.
1. Elevated blood pressure: Don’t worry if it’s just one reading after a stressful event. If you haven’t checked your BP in a while and then see the higher number 140’s or 150’s, if you don’t have any other symptoms, don’t panic. Rest for 20 minutes and measure it again, if it goes back to 120’s, just keep an eye on it, measure it a few times a week and mention it to your doctor on your next appointment. You might have pre-hypertension, and some lifestyle modification can help you delay the need for medication.
When to see your doctor: If you get high reading several times a week, make an appointment with your doctor ASAP. Untreated high blood pressure is called the silent killer. It increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. If your blood pressure is over 180 the higher number or the lower number is over 110, this is a medical emergency, seek help immediately.
First of all, IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT! If you are dealing with obesity and or mental health issues believe it’s not your fault as these are complex challenges.
Let’s look at the question: Are obesity and mental health issues related?
The National Institute of Health has published studies linking obesity with depression, and other psychological issues.
Each person is unique in their physical and mental status. The effect of genes and environmental factors plays a role in both. Some genes are linked to cortisol response to stress which has metabolic effects on mental illness and tendency to obesity. Genetic research will continue to provide more understanding on this topic.
Some examples on how mental health issues increase your risk of obesity:
Weight discrimination may affect your self-esteem and cause poor body image.
Did you know urinary infection can be treated without a urine test? Did you know UTI can cause mental confusion?
First let’s define urinary infection.
The medical term is urinary tract infection, most known as UTI.
It’s the infection of your urinary track, which includes your urethra, bladder, both ureters, and kidneys. Your UTI can have bacteria growth anywhere in your urinary track but most of the time the infection will be located in your bladder.
When the bacteria go up to your kidneys your symptoms may be more severe, and you need treatment right away.
UTIs are most common in women due to their anatomic design. Their urethras are shorter and closer to the rectum, making it easier for bacteria to travel to the urinary tract. But men and children can have UTIs too, which usually require more thorough assessment.
Did you know that your cholesterol plays an important role in your body including building cells and making hormones?
The American Heart Association defines cholesterol as a waxy substance, which isn’t essentially “bad.” But too much cholesterol can be a problem, leading to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Can Intermittent Fasting impact your cholesterol?
Before answering this question, let’s understand cholesterol’s relationship with your liver.
Only about 20% of your cholesterol comes from the foods you eat. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol you need and sends it out for other cells functions. It also receives the excess cholesterol back for processing and removal from the body. Your cholesterol levels stay healthy when the liver is doing its job well.
This surprisingly easy roadmap will lead you to the benefits of intermittent fasting. In 5 steps you’ll know how to start and stick with it.
Intermittent fasting is not a diet. It is a lifestyle where you eat within a time interval and fast in a longer time interval.
The following 5 steps to start your intermittent fasting may encourage you to move into the action phase.
Do you need to: Lose weight? Control your cholesterol? Control your blood pressure? Control your blood sugar? Sleep better? Increase your energy and mental focus?
Your goals should be tailored to your individual needs and fit your schedule and lifestyle.
Keep away from processed and sugary foods.
