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I have a master of science in physician assistant studies. I've been practicing medicine for over a decade. I've mainly worked in primary care fields such as family and internal medicine, but am also certified in Psychiatry. I've worked in Psychiatry, pain management, and have completed rotations in various other fields. I have teaching experience. I taught at the graduate level of an accredited physician assistant program for several years.

I married my graduate school sweetheart. We have one daughter and two fur babies. Parenthood is its own animal that requires a lot of grace, humility, learning (and unlearning)!

I've paid off over S100k of consumer and education debt. My focus is now on avoiding/eliminating debt or using debt as a tool, and building generational wealth.

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I love to write. All content is created by me, not artificially assisted or generated. With a short essay among a few other eligibility requirements in 2021, I won a competitive contest to have a large sum of my undergraduate student loan debt forgiven (don't worry, I still paid off a dizzying amount myself)! At this time, an article of mine is set to be published in a national medical periodical.

Content I cover comes from personal or professional experience; firsthand, client or colleague accounts. In life as in medicine, I'm constantly learning and researching to remain current on best practices. Part of being a professional is knowing what you don't know, and being able to filter through the mass data to which we have access to find the reliable experts of their prospective fields.

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Screening colonoscopy prep and procedure: a firsthand account

Content warning: mentions cancer and death If I had a dollar for every time a patient came into my office and said they “want to be checked for cancer,” well…I probably wouldn’t be writing this blog post! There is no single universal test for cancer, but common things happen commonly. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when men and women are combined ( cancer.org ). Screening for colorectal cancer should be on your list to be “checked for cancer.” For those at average risk, screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45 ( cdc.gov ). If you want to know more about colorectal cancer incidence, risk factors and screening methods, then check out last week's blog post here . I am at increased risk for colorectal cancer, because my father died from complications of colon cancer when he was only 45. So though I’m only in my thirties, I’ve already had my first screening colonoscopy, which is the gold standard screening method for individuals at hig

Why Can't I Sleep? 10 Steps for Good Sleep Hygiene

Why Can't I Sleep? 10 Steps for Good Sleep Hygiene Sleep is essential to function properly. Good sleep hygiene supports the ability to regulate emotions and hunger, manage stress, concentrate and complete tasks, learn, process and retain new information. NOT getting enough sleep increases the risk of certain medical conditions (nih.gov) . I’m sure you’ve heard or said the phrase, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Or you’ve gotten the impression that the lack of sleep that accompanies parenthood is considered a badge of honor. But there’s nothing admirable about sleep deprivation; in fact, it is a torture method. Thankfully, our culture seems to be shifting its attitude towards rest. There’s no shame in resting; in fact, sleep should be a priority! If you sleep well, then I don't care what you do (as long as it's safe)! But if sleep is a struggle, then you may benefit from implementing a good sleep hygiene routine. Lifestyle changes should almost always be made before consi

5 Reasons to Consider Cutting Back on Caffeine

5 Reasons to Consider Cutting Back on Caffeine Caffeine is considered the most popular, legal, psychoactive substance in the world. Over 90% of Americans consume caffeine according to foodinsight.org , Caffeine is most often consumed in coffee and tea , but can also be found in soda, energy drinks, supplements and chocolate (commissions earned). Caffeine is a stimulant that promotes alertness and improves concentration and mood. Sounds great, right? But when it comes to caffeine, you can have too much of a good thing. Let's look at 5 instances where you might consider cutting back on caffeine. **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions for clicks that result in product(s) purchased, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! 1. Anxiety Caffeine is a stimulant. If you struggle with anxiety, the last thing you would want to do is exacerbate the symptoms. Such symptoms can include sweating, restlessness, racing thoughts, rapid heart beat and breathing.

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