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Balanced Physician Care is moving into a new office
We are excited to announce that we are moving into a new office on September 1, 2024!
We won’t be moving far, 1 mile away according to google maps. This new and improved office will be located at 572 Jacksonville Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you. Your trust and support over the years has allowed us to expand beyond our current office space and into a truly exciting and inspiring workspace for the future. Parking should be much better at the new location too. Extensive planning has gone into this relocation effort to ensure that we’re still able to deliver the best possible service to all of members throughout this period of transition.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at membership@balancedphysiciancare or 904-930-4774.
Once again, thank you for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you at our new office.
Sincerely,
Sharyl Truty MD
Balanced Physician Care
8 Energy-Boosting Eating Tips
Try the following 8 energy-boosting eating tips and see how your energy levels are affected.
- Become a grazer. Grazer, a superior eating tips, a large meal can trigger your body to release more insulin, causing blood sugar (glucose) levels to drop and leaving you in a fatigue-inducing slump. Skipping meals only deprives your body of needed calories, and sets you up for energy-draining overeating at your next meal. Instead, eat smaller meals or healthy snacks throughout the day, which will help keep blood sugar levels steady.
- Stay hydrated. Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue, so be sure you’re drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of good quality water each day, especially during exercise or hot weather. Alcoholic and caffeinated drinks not only dehydrate you, but can sap energy as well.
- Snack right. Don’t blindly choose energy bars (which tend to be high in fat), and avoid candy or cookies (which can give you an immediate sugar high, but set you up for a slump later on). Instead, try healthier snacks that contain some protein, carbohydrates, and beneficial fats or ones which are whole food, low-fat options. Good options include a handful of unsalted nuts, fresh or dried fruit, yogurt, vegetable sticks, and wholegrain bread or crackers.
- Check your vitamin C levels. People with higher blood levels of vitamin C appear to have more energy than those with lower levels. This could be because vitamin C influences the production of L-carnitine, an amino acid that helps your body burn fat for energy. The best way to get plenty of vitamin C is from oranges and other citrus fruits, kiwis, bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe.
- Fiber from beans and legumes. Navy beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils are all rich in fiber (which slows the release of insulin). They provide carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals as well.
- Energizing oatmeal. While whole grains in general are healthy, oatmeal has additional benefits: It’s naturally high in fiber, which helps keep blood-sugar levels stable and contains B vitamins, which are essential to convert carbohydrates into energy. Choose steel cut or Irish oatmeal over rolled oats.
- Nuts for nuts. The perfect energizer? Try a nut butter sandwich. Start with a slice of fiber-packed wholegrain bread and then top it with cashew, almond, or another nut butter for a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
- The portable snack. Packed with potassium, bananas can replenish this important mineral, which is lost during exercise. Other good energizing fruits include grapes, apples, peaches, and pineapple.
Do you take my health insurance?
I get this question all the time….here is my answer:
No, my medical care is outside of the insurance system. Most of my patients have health insurance, and they use it for labs, x-rays and specialist visits, but the medical care that I provide is covered by our membership fee, all-inclusive. Basically, I’m extremely thorough, thoughtful, and provide alternatives to drug-based care. It’s very different from the, “5 minutes office visits with a different provider each time” that you maybe used to. You and I work together directly on your health, without a third party like the insurance company dictating how long we spend together, or what kind of medical care you can get.
I spend a lot of time on health counseling and wellness, so the root-caused of health problems can be avoided or improved, which is obviously not something happening in today’s corporate medicine world.
Let’s talk about what you’re looking for to see if we’re a good fit for the type of medical care that I offer. If you’re doing just fine with your current medical care, keep it! I love a bargain too. But if you want a deeper relationship with a wellness -focused doctor and you’re not getting what you need with your current medical care. We offer a complimentary, 15 minute, Meet & Greet to meet us, ask some questions, and find out what makes our membership at Balanced Physician Care for you.
Would you like to schedule a Meet & Greet for Health Insurance? Call us at 904-930-4774.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.
- Patient and practitioner are partners in the healing process.
- All factors that influence health, wellness and disease are taken into consideration; including mind, spirit, and community as well as the body.
- Appropriate use of both conventional and alternative methods facilitates the body’s innate healing response.
- Effective interventions that are natural and less invasive should be used whenever possible.
- Integrative medicine neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies uncritically.
- Good medicine is based in good science. It is inquiry-driven and open to new paradigms.
- Alongside the concept of treatment, the broader concepts of health promotion and the prevention of illness are paramount.
- Practitioners of integrative medicine should exemplify its principles and commit themselves to self-exploration and self-development.
*definition courtesy of Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care – Part 3
Part three of our three part series on the Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care with Sharyl Truty MD
Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care – Part 2
Part two of our three part series on the Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care with Sharyl Truty MD
In the short video below, Dr Truty goes over the components of the Wellness Exam. So that as a member, you know what she is trying to accomplish with this type of appointment.
Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care – Part 1
Part one of our three part series on the Wellness Exam at Balanced Physician Care with Sharyl Truty MD
In the short video below, Dr Truty goes over the components of the Wellness Exam. So that as a member, you know what she is trying to accomplish with this type of appointment.
Direct Primary Care for Small Businesses
Are you a small business owner who wants to take care of your employees but you don’t have the time and resources to take on health insurance?
Is putting together a healthcare package beyond your HR department’s means? Do you even have an HR department? Most small businesses consider an HR department a luxury!
America was born on the foundation of mom-and-pop businesses. The idea was that anyone could start a business and succeed with the right amount of passion and work ethic.
However, the corporatization of American businesses, combined with the current pandemic, has made it more difficult for small businesses to stay open – much less provide the healthcare coverage their employees deserve.
But there’s the other option I mentioned: DPC for small businesses
Not only does health insurance get more and more complicated every year, but also policy prices and medical costs have skyrocketed.
That’s why I originally walked away from the insurance model that’s taken over our healthcare system and embraced the Direct Primary Care model. It was an easy decision really. I believe people deserve accessible, affordable, high-quality medical care.
I also believe that a strong personal relationship between a doctor and their patient is crucial to an individual’s overall wellbeing.
Our Direct Primary Care offering for small businesses is simply taking this idea a step further.
What is the DPC Model?
Exactly what it says: Direct Primary Care. No insurance middle man. A direct connection between patient and primary care doctor.
DPCs like mine work off of a monthly membership fee. For this set monthly fee, patients receive personalized health care whenever they need it.
7 Reasons Why DPC Would be a Good Fit For Your Small Business
1 DPC saves you and your employees money. A DPC membership provides 24/7 access to primary care for a flat monthly fee. Many employees with high-deductible health plans avoid getting the care they need – or get swamped by medical bills until their deductibles are met.
2 DPC membership is convenient and local. Employees have clinic access during regular business hours as well as after-hour, weekend, or holiday access via text or phone.
3 Your employees will be healthier. Access to affordable and convenient medical care reduces absenteeism and improves productivity. There are no barriers to care like co-pays or high premiums.
4 DPC can reduce absenteeism. When people have the opportunity to take care of acute or chronic conditions, they’re going to be healthier and come to work more often. One of the benefits that avoids absences is that doctors can even consult with patients via phone or telemedicine. This reduces the need for in-person visits during office hours.
5 The low cost of DPC membership allows you to create competitive benefits packages.
6 Offering access to medical care shows your employees that you value them. This can support a positive company culture that will help your business thrive.
7 DPC for small businesses is attractive to employees. As I mentioned earlier, DPC fosters a close doctor-patient relationship, which leads to a more personalized health care experience and a healthier and happier employee. It’s also easy to add spouses and children to DPCs.
Are you ready to break free of the conventional model and bring DPC to your small business?
Visit our Business Page - www.HealthcareForJax.com
