Put Me in Coach! I’ve Had My Sports Physical
If you’ve already had your sports physical for the year, consider yourself ahead of the game. Medically known as pre-participation physical examination, the visits can help ensure that you’re physically able to take part in athletic activities and go about them as safely as possible. Dr. Javier Sosa and our expert team at Woodlands Primary Healthcare, located […]
What’s Better: Botox or Fillers?
From wishing to look younger on social media to wanting to feel more confident about your appearance in your everyday life, many people turn to Botox® and fillers. These nonsurgical treatments are injected into your skin in a matter of moments, and neither requires downtime or recovery. While both treatments can effectively minimize the effects of facial […]
Can I Do Anything About My Receding Hairline?
Most people have around 100,000 hairs on their heads. They eventually fall out and, when your body and hormones are functioning normally, are replaced by new strands. Losing dozens of hairs on a daily basis is pretty normal. If your body is experiencing an imbalance of hormones, however, it can lead to a receding hairline. A receding […]
How Your Own Platelets and Plasma Can Help Rejuvenate Your Face
You may not think much about your platelets or plasma, but they’re serving your body and wellness well. Consisting of water and protein, plasma is the liquid part of your blood that allows white blood cells and platelets to circulate around your body. Platelets are a unique type of blood cell that lets your blood […]
I’ve Tried Everything to Lose Weight. Am I Destined to Always be Overweight?
It seems like you’ve tried every diet plan and workout program. And while you may lose weight temporarily, you end up back where you were or even heavier. Should you simply surrender to your larger size? While health isn’t determined by body weight, a range of conditions are linked with excess pounds. Fortunately, by getting […]
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is among the most common sleep disorders in the United States. It can also be the most dangerous, wreaking havoc on your health and well-being. In fact, if it goes untreated, sleep apnea can threaten your life. Dr. Javier Sosa and our expert team at Woodlands Primary Healthcare, located in The Woodlands, Texas, provide primary and weight loss care to help […]
How Your Hormones Impact Your Overall Health
Hormones are tiny chemical messengers in your body that play a significant role in your overall health. While you might not think much about them until you notice changes or related health issues, they’re perpetually essential for your well-being. Dr. Javier Sosa and our expert team at Woodlands Primary Healthcare, located in The Woodlands, Texas, provide hormone […]
Everything You Need to Know About the HCG Diet
Obesity continues to be a significant health care concern that affects an estimated 40% of adults in the U.S. Excess weight can impact your heart health, lead to diabetes, and make even gentle exercise hard on your joints. The answer, of course, has always been to drop the weight, keep it off, and improve your […]
Balance Your Hormones to Optimize Your Health
Hormones are tiny chemical messengers in your body that play a tremendous role in your overall health and well-being. Most everyone will experience imbalanced hormones at some point, particularly with increasing age. In addition to aging, factors such as thyroid disease, diabetes, extreme stress, and poor lifestyle habits can fuel these imbalances. Dr. Javier Sosa and his […]
Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know it?
When it goes undetected, high blood pressure (HBP) is like a silent bomb in your body. Unfortunately, this situation is the case for many people. Nearly half of people in the United States don’t have their blood pressure under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and most people with the condition have […]
