Unveiling the Sunshine Vitamin: The Vital Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in several physiological processes in the body, including bone metabolism,...
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Jarrod Couch
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Exploring the Benefits of Low Glycemic Index Foods for a Healthy Lifestyle
The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates in food are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream, and how they...
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Jarrod Couch
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Mastering the Moment: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that combines mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body awareness to help people...
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Jarrod Couch
Apr 18, 20233 min read
The Essential Hormone: Understanding the Importance of Insulin for Overall Health
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and plays a critical role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is an...
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Jarrod Couch
Mar 12, 20232 min read
Can I Make Everything in an Instant Pot?
If you're reading this, chances are you already know what an Instant Pot is. But for those of you who don't, it's basically a pressure...
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Jarrod Couch
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Sauerkraut, yogurt, sourdough bread, ginger bug, olives. Not only are they delicious, but these fermented foods are health-boosting...
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Jarrod Couch
Jan 27, 20232 min read
What is a Health Savings Account?
A health savings account (HSA) is a special savings account that allows individuals to save money for medical expenses on a tax-free...
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Jarrod Couch
Jan 21, 20232 min read
3 Tips for Beginning Runners
Guest Post by Gretchen Addison Gretchen is a running coach and certified personal trainer based in Abingdon, VA. You can find her on...
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Jarrod Couch
Dec 4, 20223 min read
Myths about Red Meat
Over the last several decades, eating red meat has come under scrutiny from mainstream media outlets and medical organizations alike....
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Jarrod Couch
Nov 20, 20222 min read
“My Doctor”
One of my favorite sentiments to hear from patients is "Dr. X was my doctor for years." While it is a simple phrase, I think it does hint...
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Jarrod Couch
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Living the "Spanish Pipedream"
The Late Great John Prine is one of America's greatest songwriters, and in "Spanish Pipedream," he writes: “Blow up your TV, throw away...
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Jarrod Couch
Sep 19, 20222 min read
What is Medical Minimalism?
We have all heard the phrase "Less is More." However, many patients I speak with are dissatisfied with how many medicines they are...
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Jarrod Couch
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Do you need OMT?
Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is a hands-on form of manipulative medicine. For simplification, many folks liken it to...
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Jarrod Couch
Aug 7, 20222 min read
Start getting better sleep today
Sleep is crucial. It is fundamental. Poor sleep quality has been associated with increased risk for developing or worsening other...
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Jarrod Couch
Jul 31, 20222 min read
DPC is Different, but is it New?
In 1929, a former school superintendent Justin Kimball was serving as the hospital administrator at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas,...
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Jarrod Couch
Jul 10, 20223 min read
Weight Loss, Insulin and Obesity: 5 Common Denominators
The idea for this blog came after reading some of the more popular books in the weight loss genre—The Obesity Code, Why We Get Sick, and...
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Jarrod Couch
May 27, 20223 min read
Buyer Beware: 5 Signs You May Need New Primary Care
Finding a good doctor is like finding a good barber; they are hard to find, hard to find a good fit, and hard to know what kind of cut...
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Jarrod Couch
Apr 9, 20223 min read
What is Osteopathy?
A.T. Still was born in Lee County, Virginia in 1828. He became a physician and surgeon, trained in the conventional medical education. ...
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