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WHAT IS HEATSTROKE AND WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? As summer approaches and temperatures rise in Florida, the cases of heatstroke also rise. What is heatstroke and what can you do about it? Our Primary Care Doctor in Tampa says that Heat stroke is a severe heat-related illness characterized by a dangerously elevated body […]
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For those seeking to lose weight, it is important to understand there is a very important connection between muscle mass and weight loss. Too often we tend to focus on diet and cutting calories. And while that is important, muscle mass is also very important. Yet, for many dieters, much of the weight they lose […]
The importance of sleep during weight loss cannot be underestimated. Sleep plays a crucial role in weight loss and overall health. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when people were starved of sleep, late-night snacking increased, and they were more likely to choose high carb snacks. In another study done […]
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) involves the use of hormones that are structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced by the body. Common hormones involved in BHRT include estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. While BHRT is primarily used to alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalances, such as those experienced during menopause, it has been suggested by some […]
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is used to address hormonal imbalances in the body. These imbalances can occur due to various reasons, such as aging, menopause, and certain medical conditions. Bioidentical hormones are considered to be structurally identical to the hormones naturally produced by the human body, and they are used to alleviate the symptoms and […]
Testosterone is a hormone that plays a significant role in various bodily functions, including mood regulation. Low testosterone levels in men (hypogonadism), produces a variety of symptoms such as low sex drive, trouble concentrating, increase in body fat, bone loss, decrease in muscle size and strength, sleep problems and depression. In this article, let’s examine […]
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See Vital Direct Primary Care on News Channel 8 WFLA. Dr Ken Argote and Carolina Jones explain the Direct Primary Care model to bring quality, affordable, accessible care to patients in Tampa with significant advantages over traditional primary care. We can treat the whole family. No more long waits for an appointment, no more high […]
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First generation Latino nurse practitioners open direct primary care clinic in Tampa
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See the interview with Tampa natives Carolina Jones and Ken Argote who opened a direct primary care clinic in Carrollwood. Direct Primary Care relies on a membership fee from patients instead of insurances, copays, etc. See the interview at BAY NEWS NINE