Dragonfly Direct Primary Care

09/18/2025

Researchers have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” may extend the lifespan of human cells by over 50%. This unexpected result comes from a 2025 study that tested psilocybin’s effects on skin and lung cells. Scientists found that treated cells showed slower aging, improved repair mechanisms, and resistance to stress damage.
This finding adds to a growing body of evidence that psilocybin and related compounds could have anti-aging and regenerative properties, far beyond their current reputation as mental health therapies. Already being studied for depression, anxiety, and PTSD, psilocybin could also become part of longevity science, potentially leading to new treatments that delay age-related decline.
If validated in human trials, this breakthrough could mean psilocybin isn’t just about altering perception—it could reshape medicine itself. From anti-aging supplements to regenerative therapies, nature’s “magic” molecule may be hiding the keys to both mental health and extended lifespan.

09/16/2025

In today’s healthcare climate, expensive health insurance rarely equals good care. Trying to find physicians who are accepting new patients, having to wait months to see a provider only to have 10 minutes to address an issue, physicians who seem rushed or don’t listen… The list goes on and on.

What are some barriers to quality care that you’ve experienced? What would you like to see done differently?

09/08/2025

This study reports that ashwagandha supplementation is associated with significant increases in muscle mass and strength 💪💪💪 and suggests that ashwagandha supplementation may be useful in conjunction with a resistance training program.

Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is a prominent herb in Ayurveda. This study was conducted to examine the possible effects of ashwagandha root extract consumption on muscle mass and strength in healthy young men engaged in resistance training. In ...

08/28/2025

In the traditional "fee for service" model of medicine, finding a doctor that you can trust and build rapport with can be a challenge. With 10-15 minute appointment times it's difficult for a provider to even to address the concerns that you have, much less get to know you as the unique person that you are. It might even be a challenge to see YOUR doctor, as often they become so busy that you may have to see their PA or NP instead.

What are some of your experiences in the medical system? If you could change one thing, what would it be?

07/21/2025

In addition to being great for mental well-being, spending time in a forest, also known as forest bathing, can enhance the activity and number of natural killer (NK) cells, which play a crucial role in the body's immune response, particularly in fighting cancer.

In Japan, a forest bathing trip, called “Shinrinyoku” in Japanese, is a short, leisurely visit to a forest; it is regarded as being similar to natural aromatherapy. This review focuses on the effects of forest bathing trips on human immune function. ...

05/06/2025

To all the amazing nurses out there, THANK YOU for all that you do!

04/29/2025

Taking psilocybin, the active compound found in magic mushrooms, temporarily resets entire networks of neurons in the brain that are responsible for controlling a person’s sense of time and self, finds a study that repeatedly imaged the brains of seven volunteers before, during and after treatment. This may help explain the lasting beneficial effects of psilocybin related to mental health.

Study advances efforts to harness psilocybin’s mind-altering power to treat mental illness

04/14/2025

"The researchers estimated that replacing three cups of brewing machine coffee with paper-filtered coffee five days a week would reduce LDL cholesterol by 0.58 mmol/L. For context, they say that the effect of diterpenes would be equivalent to adding 60 ml (2 fl oz) of full-fat (40%) cream to each cup of paper-filtered coffee.

“Most of the coffee samples contained levels that could feasibly affect the levels of LDL cholesterol of people who drank the coffee, as well as their future risk of cardiovascular disease. For people who drink a lot of coffee every day, it’s clear that drip-filter coffee, or other well-filtered coffee, is preferable."

The method used to brew coffee can significantly affect levels of natural cholesterol-raising compounds called diterpenes, according to a new study. It might be that the way your coffee is made is affecting your heart health.

04/05/2025

https://www.reporterherald.com/2025/04/04/new-loveland-direct-primary-care-doctor-looking-to-help-residents-more-personally/

Dr. Chris Newland and his wife Wendy opened Dragonfly Direct Primary Care in north Loveland earlier this year, celebrating with an official ribbon cutting earlier this week.

04/02/2025

What a wonderful turnout for our ribbon cutting / open house! Grateful to have met so many amazing people and for the support from our patients, friends, family and of course the Loveland Chamber of Commerce!

03/25/2025

Are you looking for affordable, high-quality, accessible health care that doesn’t require insurance?
Would you like to have a P*P who isn’t rushed, listens to your concerns and acts as a partner in your care?
Would you like to find out more about direct primary care?

Come join us to meet Dr. Newland and to celebrate our clinic opening at our official Ribbon Cutting ceremony!

Tuesday, April 1st, 4:30-6:00pm.
Snacks / refreshments will be served

Dragonfly Direct Primary Care
103 E. 42nd Street, Suite #107
Loveland, CO 80538

02/26/2025

One of the more commonly expressed concerns about using GLP-1 RA’s and GLP-1/GIP RA’s for weight loss is the potential for lean body mass (muscle) loss.

A newly released study with tirzepatide that monitored body composition changes during weight reduction is promising.

“Of the body weight lost, approximately 75% was fat mass and 25% was lean mass for both tirzepatide and placebo. These proportions remained consistent across most subgroup analyses.”

It is recommended that these medications be used as one part of a comprehensive weight loss program that also includes exercise and healthy, nutritious food. Participants in this study received individualized lifestyle counseling delivered by a qualified health care professional with goals of a 500 kilocalorie/day dietary deficit and were advised to increase their physical activity to at least 150 min/week without a specific strength training protocol.

It stands to reason then, with an exercise program including focused strength training and a diet designed to support it, that muscle loss could probably be reduced further.

As with any medication, there is always a risk vs. benefit conversation that should take place between the patient and a physician. Weight loss is a complex topic and should include a discussion about nutrition, exercise, hormone balance, sleep and other factors.

A link to the aforementioned study can be found here:

https://dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dom.16275?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsLx5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSeiIg0ZEQCjvoShAjujzLmg4vF6cPGWvQMw3nR6_Bxw6d2OjT2AeNElhQ_aem_zMwFtTqTZsRf6fp7mmgwnA

Aims We assessed changes in body composition following tirzepatide treatment in a substudy of participants with obesity or overweight from the SURMOUNT-1 trial, overall and post hoc in clinically re...