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Dr. Sharyl Truty

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Health for the Holidays

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Do you have someone on your list that you just do not know what to get?  What would be something unique?  Often most of us are so busy throughout the year that receiving a gift that reminds us to take care of ourselves can be the most valuable.

 

5 Holiday Health Gifts Ideas from Balanced Physician Care 

1) Vitamin Vitality - From my perspective the 4 most important supplements are a quality multivitamin, fish oil supplement, a probiotic and melatonin.  These four make up the core pillars of support for an anti-inflammatory and functional medicine lifestyle.  Quality is key when it comes to these four.  While many can be found in local stores often the quality or composition combination is poor and does not support the body. 

2) Acupuncture Restoration - Many people are often hesitant to try acupuncture, but once they do they can feel the amazing energy and support it provides the body.  Even if there isn't a specific health issue, acupuncture can be a powerful tool for not only detoxing the body, but the mind as well. 

3) Integrative or Functional Medicine Consultation - How may different diet theories have your read about in magazines?  How many different supplements or nutrition shakes do you take?  Do you get confused on what you are ordering it from Amazon?  Spending just an hour in person or on the phone with an expert in holistic medicine such as Dr. Sharyl Truty, MD can help to focus you or your loved one's health goals for the new year.

4) Herbal Relaxation - There are a variety of herbs that can take the edge off of our stress.  The formulations created by our supplement supplier, Orthomolecular, are the highest quality products.  Often people do not feel herbals work for their anxiety, but this is because they have 't been a formula that fits them personally or that has a high quality standard.  Our Bontanicalm, Cerenity and Adapten-All formulations can add much needed support during stressful times.  We even offer IV infusions in 2020.

5) Health Care for an Entire Year - Does this seem a little far fetched?  Well for a little less than $1500 your could provide someone with 80% of the health care that they need for an entire year.  In a time of health care uncertainty wouldn't it be nice to have peace of mind in 2020 without all the hassle?  Our Direct Primary Care Membership does just that.

Join our mailing list, check out our website or call us (904.930.4774).  Give a unique gift this year to your friends and loved ones.  Give the gift of health and vitality.

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Apple a Day

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Telemedicine, One Better

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Telemedicine is emerging in healthcare.  If you do an internet search you can find several companies where you can schedule a visit and see a physician instantly for a low cash price.  It seems like a great deal, does it not?

The biggest issue however, is that it is NOT your own doctor.  If you don't list all of your medications or medical problems in the pre-visit question section, the physician you see is missing information that may be critical to your care.  Furthermore, you not sure what type of physician you are getting because you have not met them, do they practice the type of medicine you want to have?  Is there a better solution when it comes to telemedicine?

There is...

Direct Primary Care + Telemedicine = Quality, Convenient Care

 

Direct Primary Care is an emerging membership model throughout the country.  At its core is the premise that you have direct access to your doctor when you need it.  You get to meet your doctor and see if they are right for you.  You doctor gets to know you before you have an issue.  If you get sick afterhours and weekends, a direct primary care doctor uses a telemedicine visit to care for your needs from the comfort of your own home.  There is no need to make sure you've entered everything in the computer because you doctor knows you.  The visits are fast, convenient and very satisfying. 

Regardless of your Telemedicine choice, there are a few things I do recommend doing to prepare for your visit:

1) Get a Thermometer.  Check your temperature.  A lot of decisions when you are sick with an upper respitory infection depend upon whether you have a fever.

2) Get a blood pressure machine.  This is especially true if you have any heart or blood pressure issues.  Knowing your blood pressure can go a long way in making decisions.

3) Be open to an alternative diagnosis.  You've done your research on the internet and you are absolutely sure you know the diagnosis and just want to a quick prescription medication.  Sound familiar?  Remember, the sign of a good doctor is to entertain the unusual to be sure you are not missing something else.  Be patient with any questioning that they may provide and be open if they think something else is going on or ask you to follow-up with your own physician in a few days. 

4) Realize that not everything can be done on-line.  Abdominal pain, skin abscesses and dizziness issues are just a few things that are best still seen in person.  Be open to the on-line doctor telling you that you need to go in somewhere to be seen.  A good physician's credo is "do no harm", so often it is a wise decision to recommend a visit in person even if it turns out to be nothing serious.  It is always better to error on the cautious even if inconvenient side when it comes to protecting your health.

Optimize Your Health, Simplify Your Life

Dr Sharyl Truty MD

 

Find out more about Direct Primary Care in Jacksonville, the Beaches, & Ponte Vedra at BalancedPhysicianCare.com

Direct Primary Care for Athletes

Direct Primary Care for Athletes

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Learn How Direct Primary Care Helps Athletes and Weekend Warriors Stay at the Top of Their Game

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or professional, a fitness enthusiast, or you just enjoy to be active, you understand the need for training and conditioning your body. How your body looks on the outside is just as important as how it looks on the inside. To maintain your current fitness level and ensure you stay at the top of your game for many years to come, you will need regular advice from a physician you can trust. At Balanced Physician Care, we offer Direct Primary Care (“DPC”) memberships for weekend warriors and endurance athletes that will keep your body and mind conditioned so you can stay at the top of your game. 

The following outlines the benefits of a DPC membership for weekend warriors and endurance athletes:

Our Founder Is Sports Medicine Board Certified

A Sports Medicine Physician is specially trained for total care of athletes and active individuals. After graduating medical school from Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine in Illinois, our founder, Dr. Sharyl Truty, a former college basketball player at the University of Indianapolis herself, completed the Phoebe Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program in Georgia and trained in acupuncture through the UCLA-Helms Acupuncture certification for physicians. She served as primary care physician for the Chicago Red Stars women’s professional soccer team and has covered the Chicago Marathon yearly for 15 years. She also recently completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona with Dr. Andrew Weil. As a physician, athlete and mother, Dr. Sharyl strives to provide all athletes the most trusted and balanced perspective on their health.

Feel Like a Pro with Direct Primary Care’s White Glove Services

Direct Primary Care membership offers 24/7 access to your physician by phone and text. For in office visits, we offer relaxed, extended appointment times. You will never feel rushed or have to wait. As a Direct Primary Care member at Balanced Physician Care, our physicians can help you with:

  • Acute injuries such as ankle sprains, dislocations and non-surgical fractures;
  • Overuse injuries including stress fractures, tendonitis and osteoarthritis;
  • Traumatic brain injuries or concussions;
  • Acute illnesses such as asthma, mononucleosis, cold or flu;
  • Exercise prescriptions for people who want to be more active;
  • Return to play decisions for injured or ill athletes;
  • Evaluations of supplements, multivitamins and herbal medications;
  • Acupuncture consultations and treatments;
  • Cortisone injections;
  • Cupping therapy;
  • Dry needling;
  • Trigger point injections;
  • Mindfulness education; and
  • Mind body techniques for improving performance.

Every membership includes an annual wellness physical, comprehensive 60-minute exam, biometric lab panel, and pap or prostate screening. We offer unlimited in office visits with no copays. Three (3) complimentary acupuncture visits are also included, along with holistic and integrative medicine consultations.

Prevent Injuries and Speed Recovery Times with Direct Primary Care

As we age, our muscles and joints do not recover as quickly as they used to and are more prone to injuries. Whether you are starting a new workout routine or continuing with an old one, it’s important to ensure your body is in optimal health. As your Direct Primary Care sports medicine physician, we will work with you to create an exercise plan to help prevent injuries. When injuries occur, our physicians will work with you to explore options beyond surgery.

Stay Active With Direct Primary Care

For athletes and active individuals to stay at the top of their game, they need a proper nutrition plan, exercise routine, and regular checkups with a Sport Medicine physician they can trust – a former athlete, now physician. At Balanced Physician Care, we offer affordable Direct Primary Care plans designed to simplify your life and optimize your health. For more information on Balanced Physician Care, call (904) 930-4774 or visit www.balancedphysiciancare.com.

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