5 Common Myths About Fasting & Fasting Diets

In recent years, fasting diets have experienced a surge in popularity. Some of this is due to endorsement by well-known people and a rise in fasting benefit awareness. Also, supporting the movement is a growing body of research that supports the science behind fasting diets. Unlike other diets that focus on what one eats, fasting…

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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Can Help Healing

platelet rich plasma injections at New Freedom Family Medicine

For several reasons, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are growing in popularity. Used to treat conditions like sports injuries, wounds, and hair loss, PRP uses the patient’s blood cells to speed healing in a specific area. It’s a form of regenerative medicine that can amplify your body’s natural growth factors to heal tissue. What Is…

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Allergy Testing & Allergy Treatment

allergy treatment and allergy testing in Hermann, Washington, and O'Fallon, MO

Watery eyes, wheezing, rashes or hives are all symptoms of allergies. To try and find out why your symptoms are happening, you can see your doctor to find out if allergies are the cause. While allergy testing can take the guesswork out of the cause of your reactions, it’s the first step for the right…

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Making a Case for Direct Primary Care

making a case for direct primary care

Simply defined, direct primary care (DPC) is a medical payment model where patients pay the physician a membership fee to be a part of the physician’s practice. In fact, direct primary care is not a new concept. In the past, it was how doctors practiced medicine before insurance companies began to play such a massive…

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