Crossroads Family Medicine

03/09/2026

At Crossroads Family Medicine, we believe primary care should feel personal again 🩺

That means longer appointments, smaller patient panels, easier communication, and time to truly understand your medical history and goals.

Healthcare should not feel rushed or transactional. It should feel collaborative and thoughtful.

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling unheard, it may be time for something different.

📅 Book an appointment:
https://crossroadsfammed.hint.com/booking

03/09/2026

Is it an ear infection?
Not all ear pain is an infection! Might be...🐜🦷👃🌬😬
❗You should see your doc if...
- The pain is severe (eg wakes you up at night)
- The pain is constant
- You have hearing changes
- You notice swelling around the ear or jaw

✅If you don't have these things, you can try...
- Nasal decongestant sprays
- Massage around the sinuses, jaw and ear
- Warm compresses around the sinuses, ear/jaw, upper neck
- Pain rubs to the upper neck and jaw

Not improving? Get it checked!

03/07/2026

MYTH: You need to detox your body regularly.
FACT: Your liver and kidneys detox your body 24/7.

There is no evidence that expensive teas, juices, or supplements “cleanse” your system. What actually supports detox pathways? Adequate hydration, fiber-rich nutrition, sleep, movement, and limiting alcohol and to***co.

Your body is already equipped to detoxify itself. It just needs proper support.

If you have questions about supplements or “health trends,” let’s talk.

📧 crossroadsfammed@gmail.com

03/05/2026

March is Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month 💙 Screening saves lives.

Colore**al cancer often develops silently, which is why screening beginning at age 45 (sometimes earlier based on risk) is so important. Colonoscopy and stool-based tests can detect early changes before symptoms appear.

Symptoms that should never be ignored include persistent changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, re**al bleeding, or ongoing abdominal discomfort.

Preventive care is powerful. Early detection dramatically improves outcomes.

📞 Call 317-943-8793 to discuss your screening plan.

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03/04/2026

Shout out to one of my new friends, Sara Wisehart!
Check out her spring program!
This would be a great way to keep your momentum going after coming to the movement workshop on March 28! 

If winter has you feeling a little “blah” 😑- maybe tired, craving sugar or just off your routine, you’re not the only one!

That’s exactly why I created a free 7-day Spring Reset Challenge starting March 23rd.

Over the 7 days, we’ll focus on habits that help you feel lighter, more energized and more like yourself again, including:

✔️nourishing meals
✔️hydration
✔️movement
✔️gut-friendly foods

You’ll get a meal plan with all the recipes included (and lots of extras incase you need other options 🙂)

If you’re craving a fresh start after a loooong winter, this is it!

Registration closes March 18th.

🌸Comment RESET and I’ll send you the link to register!

03/01/2026

March is National Nutrition Month 🥦 and it’s a reminder that food is one of the most powerful daily influences on long-term health.

Nutrition affects blood pressure, blood sugar, inflammation, cholesterol levels, mood, energy, and even sleep. Small, sustainable shifts are more impactful than dramatic overhauls. Swapping one processed snack for a fruit or vegetable each day, adding fiber to breakfast, or increasing water intake can meaningfully improve metabolic health over time.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine emphasizes nutrition as a foundational pillar in preventing and managing chronic disease.

Healthy eating does not have to be extreme. It just needs to be consistent.

📅 Book an appointment: https://crossroadsfammed.hint.com/booking

02/28/2026

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect mood — it impacts blood pressure, sleep, digestion, immune function, and heart health 🧠❤️

Learning to manage stress isn’t about eliminating it completely, but about building resilience. Movement, sleep, boundaries, nutrition, and social support all matter. Primary care can help identify when stress is contributing to physical symptoms.

📅 If stress is showing up in your body, book an appointment:
https://crossroadsfammed.hint.com/booking

02/28/2026

Only a month till the3/28 Movement for life workshop! Don’t forget to save your seat for this FREE event!
Registration information in our events!

02/25/2026

February is American Heart Month ❤️ and it’s a good reminder that heart health is built day by day, not just measured at annual visits. Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition all play a role in long-term cardiovascular health.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine emphasizes that heart disease prevention isn’t only about medication. Regular movement, a fiber-rich diet, stress management, quality sleep, strong social connections and avoiding to***co can significantly lower risk and improve outcomes.

Small changes add up. Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, have a family history of heart disease, or simply want to be proactive, primary care is a great place to start.

❤️ If you want to talk about your heart health or prevention plan, call 317-943-8793.

02/24/2026

Lifestyle medicine focuses on treating root causes, not just symptoms 🌿 Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection all shape long-term health.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine supports using evidence-based lifestyle changes alongside traditional medical care to prevent, manage and even reverse chronic disease.

Primary care is where this approach works best — personalized, practical, and sustainable.

📞 Ready to build a realistic health plan? Call 317-943-8793.

02/22/2026

Weekends are made for ! 🥞 🍴 you’ve heard of but how about pancakes? these spinach banana pancakes are my new fave 🤩 Recipe link in the comments. My modifications: wheat flour, no oil or syrup in batter, add cinnamon and ginger (season with your ♥️)