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What I Mean When I Say “Whole-Person Care”

At TrueCare DPC here in Fayetteville, NC, I take a whole-person primary care approach built on what I call the 5 Pillars of Health:
Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Relationships, and Spirituality.

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Why Women Are So Often Misdiagnosed—And What We Miss When We Rush Care

Many women experiencing fatigue, brain fog, or hormone-related symptoms aren’t misdiagnosed because their issues are vague—they’re misdiagnosed because our healthcare system rarely allows the time it takes to be thorough. At TrueCare DPC, I take a different approach—one that makes space to understand the full picture.

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Why I don’t Prescribe Antidepressants

The evidence for the safety and efficacy of antidepressants is rocky and the history behind the diagnosis of depression is not without controversy. Here I explain why don’t typically initiate antidepressant therapy and why I offer evidence-based alternatives.

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Weight Loss Is Medicine

A healthy weight is about so much more than appearances. Don’t get me wrong, I would love for you to feel good in your own skin. But managing your weight is also a great way to promote overall wellbeing. Allow me to explain.

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Menopause Matters

I had the privilege of presenting a talk at a local co-op called Blissful Alchemist, composed primarily of female
entrepreneurs. The talk focused on menstrual health and menopause. This post has the highlights as well as a full recording of the talk. Enjoy!

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Stress: It’s Not Just “In Your Head”

Stress is a natural body response to various stimuli. It can serve to help us in time of danger. But it can work against us when it becomes chronic. Here I explain why stress is not just in your head and why it should be taken seriously!

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