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FAQ
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What Is the Most Effective Form or Method of Birth Control?
Primary Care Associates of Texas wants you to be healthy and strong, and that includes practicing safer sex and knowing your birth control options for optimum wellness. Whether you have never had a child, or you’ve conceived before but are not looking to grow your family at the moment, you have plenty of options for birth control. However, it’s worth noting that not all forms of birth control are ... -
Do I Have a Gluten Allergy?
Potential Signs You May Have a Gluten Allergy Now more than ever, there is a heightened awareness of gluten intolerance, and there are many gluten-free alternatives for people who are allergic. However, many people aren’t able to enjoy the benefits of removing gluten from their diet because they simply don’t know they have an allergy, leaving them to suffer painful symptoms, which may include: ... -
The Difference Between Gluten Intolerance and Wheat Allergies
If you suffer from gluten or wheat allergies, you know that the two conditions (though often confused) are fundamentally different. If you suspect you may have one or the other are know someone who does, it is critical to understand the distinctions between the two. Gluten-Related Disorders vs. Wheat Allergies For starters, one is a diagnosable medical issue, while the other is a catch-call term ...
News
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Flu-Related Deaths Spark Questions About Senior Adults Health
On January 9 th , 2018, 3 flu-related fatalities were reported in Tarrant County. All 3 deaths involved senior citizens ages 55 and up, but there has been news of a widespread flu outbreak in Fort Worth, which could affect everyone from aging adults to small children. However, because senior adults make up at least 10% of the population of Fort Worth, this incident begs the question: How can aging ...
Tips & Hints
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Daily Things to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Your child isn’t going to think too much about their health, so it’s up to you to look after it for them. By implementing healthy habits into their daily routine, you’ll make it easier for your children to live well and carry those habits into adulthood. Keep These Tips in Mind Keeping your kids healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time out of your day. There are many small things you can do that ... -
Daily Things to Improve Your Health
Staying healthy requires daily effort. Living a healthy day-to-day life isn’t difficult, all you have to do is incorporate new habits into your life. The longer you stick with a daily routine, the easier it will become. You will have to keep yourself to a schedule as you start a new health plan, but as time goes on these habits will feel so normal that you won’t even think about them. Exercise ... -
Why the HPV Vaccine Is Important
Every year, more than 33,000 people are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV , most notably cervical cancer. HPV, short for “human papillomavirus,” is a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection. The vaccine is intended for children under the age of 14, and although it is optional, parents are strongly encouraged to vaccinate their children against HPV. While it’s understandable some parents ...
Weight Loss
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What Are Healthy Gut Bacteria?
When you hear the term “bacteria,” you may immediately think it is something to be avoided. Not so fast! Yes, bacteria on the outside of your body should often be avoided, as it can cause serious infections, those found inside the body can actually protect against it. Although bacteria still catches a bad rep, you may not be aware these tiny microbes found in your stomach and intestines can ... -
Good Nutrition: Why It’s More than Counting Calories and Carbs
Most of us instantly recognize the 1992 Food Guide Pyramid made by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but not everyone is aware it has been defunct since 2005 . In fact, those nutritional guidelines were later viewed as flawed, hard to follow, and lacking appropriate nutritional balance. Also, the chart made no differentiation between types of grains, proteins, dairy, fruits, and ... -
6 Ways to Stick to Your Diet During the Holidays
How to Stay Faithful to Your Diet This Holiday Season Sticking to a diet and exercise plan is hard, and the holidays make it that much harder. However, you can stay on the straight and narrow over the next few weeks and set yourself up for success by doing the following: Keep a written log of everything you eat. Knowing you’ll have to write it down forces you to consider every food choice you make ...
Wellness Care
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About PrEP
Last week , our blog discussed how the HIV epidemic still continues in the United States to this day. Fortunately, though, significant progress has been made in prevention efforts since the epidemic loomed large in the 1980s. Through HIV education and HIV and STD testing services, many are able to prevent getting HIV or prevent it from spreading throughout the body. PrEP, short for “pre-exposure ... -
Why the HIV Epidemic Isn’t Over in the United States
The human immunodeficiency virus, better known as HIV, is still an ongoing problem around the world, particularly in high-risk communities. This virus leads to AIDS, a disease that is invariably fatal without aggressive treatment. While great strides have been made to eradicate HIV and AIDS, there is still a long way to go before the epidemic ends. This often surprises people, who dismiss HIV as a ... -
Why the HPV Vaccine Is Important
Every year, more than 33,000 people are diagnosed with cancers caused by HPV , most notably cervical cancer. HPV, short for “human papillomavirus,” is a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection. The vaccine is intended for children under the age of 14, and although it is optional, parents are strongly encouraged to vaccinate their children against HPV. While it’s understandable some parents ...
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