Apple Cider Vinegar for Blood Sugar Control: TikTok Hype vs. Scientific Proof
If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, your feed has probably been flooded with people downing shots of apple cider vinegar, claiming miraculous effects on their blood sugar. These viral videos rack up millions of views—showing before-and-after glucose monitor...
Lower Cholesterol Without Meds: 7 Science-Backed Hacks That Actually Work
Look, I get it. Nobody wants to be on more pills. As a family physician in Lewisville, I've had this conversation hundreds of times. A patient comes in, we review their labs, and there it is—cholesterol numbers creeping up. Their shoulders slump as they anticipate...
The 30-Day Cholesterol Reset: Daily Habits to Crush LDL Levels Naturally
Last month, a 43-year-old software developer—let's call him Mike—came into my office looking concerned. His company had just done one of those health screening events, and his LDL cholesterol came back at 189 mg/dL. "Doc, my dad had a heart attack at 50. I don't want...
Blood Pressure Meds Making You Tired? How to Fight Fatigue Without Quitting Pills
High blood pressure medications save lives—but they don’t always feel that way. One of the most common complaints we hear from patients starting antihypertensive drugs is:“Ever since I started my blood pressure meds, I’ve felt exhausted.” At Health Express Clinics in...
Silent but Deadly: 7 Subtle Signs of High Blood Pressure You’re Ignoring
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the silent killer—and for good reason. It can exist for years without any noticeable symptoms, quietly damaging your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. Yet millions of Americans, including many right here...
Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Cancer Survivors: Restoring Vitality Post-Chemo
Reviewed by Harveer Parmar, MD, Family Medicine, Health Express Clinics, Lewisville, TX Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can take a profound toll on the human body—especially in male cancer survivors, where one of the most overlooked side effects is hypogonadism, or...
The Cost of Not Having a Family Doctor: ER Visits, Misdiagnoses, and More
Today, more people are turning to urgent care clinics, walk-in facilities, or even emergency rooms for issues that could have been prevented or managed earlier.At Health Express Clinics in Lewisville, we commonly see patients who, without a regular family doctor, end...
Contrave vs Qsymia and Alcohol: The Dangerous Mix Nobody Talks About
Alcohol and weight loss medications don’t usually come up in the same conversation — but they should.At Health Express Clinics in Lewisville, we commonly see patients who are prescribed Contrave or Qsymia for weight loss, and many are surprised to learn about the...
Contrave vs Qsymia and Gut Health: Which Is Gentler on Your Stomach?
When it comes to prescription weight loss medications, two names often come up: Contrave and Qsymia. Many patients at Health Express Clinics in Lewisville ask, "Which one is easier on the stomach?"Gut health plays a crucial role in weight management and overall...