by Dr. John Manire | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog
American Diabetes Month is all about educating the American people about how small changes in diet and exercise can make a big difference with prediabetes and diabetes. We at Our Family Direct Primary Care hope to be a resource for diabetes management. Keep reading...
by Dr. John Manire | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog
Declared in October 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month is designed to raise awareness about the effects of bullying on children and families. Bullying harms a child’s self-esteem and can lead to poor attendance and increased anxiety and depression. Bullying...
by Dr. John Manire | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy substance that is found in animal products such as eggs and meat. Contrary to popular belief, not all cholesterol is bad. In fact, your body needs some to make hormones, vitamin D, and digest foods. Low-Density Lipoprotein...
by Dr. John Manire | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
National Breastfeeding Month is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and supporting the needs of women and their families. Breastfeeding is not always easy and requires a lot of time and patience. There are many factors that can make breastfeeding difficult such...
by Dr. John Manire | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog
Sarcoma is a rarer form of cancer that is often difficult to discover right away. This is because tumors are commonly hidden deep within the body, and they can go unnoticed for long periods of time. This cancer is found in the bones and the connective tissues of the...