Balanced Physician Care - Sharyl Truty, MD

04/21/2026

A normal stress test doesn’t always mean zero risk.

Stress tests are great for detecting major blockages affecting blood flow
but they don’t always catch early plaque.

5 things to know about a Stress Test with cardiologist, Dr Mona Shah -Holistic Heart Health
Full video on YouTube

04/21/2026

If your business offers a traditional big-insurance healthcare plan, this is often what your employees experience:

They go to the doctor. When the appointment is over, they head to checkout.

Usually they hear something simple like, “You’re all set.” Maybe it’s, “Your co-pay today is $30. We’re cashless—debit or credit?”
Then they leave. But they know the process probably isn’t over.
A few weeks later, an envelope shows up in the mail.

Charged amount: $388
Labs: $220
Insurance adjustment: ($128)
Applied to deductible: $482
Customer payment received: $30
Amount due: $452
Due upon receipt

That’s when the real frustration begins.
Now they’re expected to pay, dispute it, or try to buy time. And if they don’t pay quickly, the follow-up starts—calls, emails, texts, notices, and constant reminders until the balance is resolved.
Through all of it, one thing was missing from the start:

They never knew what their true out-of-pocket cost would be.

It's a different experience when they belong to a

04/20/2026

World Tai Chi/Qigong Day
Saturday, April 25th, 9:30am-2:00pm
The Foundation Academy - 3675 San Pablo Rd S
Register here: https://taichihealthandwellness.com/event/3835/

Join your fellow Tai Chi friends & family
in the celebration that we are truly
“One World, One Breath”.

Light breakfast provided to everyone 9:30am

Follow along & Demonstrations 10-12:00pm

Lunch 12:00-12:45

Afternoon sessions 1:00-2:30pm

04/16/2026

The Primary Care Shortage
The question isn’t whether anyone wants to fix it.
The question is whether fixing it would be good for big business

Doug Farrago, MD asked recently whether hospitals actually want patients to be healthy. Shane Purcell, MD has been sounding the alarm on the primary care death spiral. Both are right. Both are desc…

04/10/2026

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Starting at $79 per month

04/07/2026

When it comes to practitioner‑grade supplements, the details aren’t optional — they’re everything.

Here’s why these three pillars matter and why Ortho Molecular Products takes pride in each one:

Why does practitioner dosing matter?
Because effective formulas start with evidence‑aligned dosing — not trends. Practitioner dosing ensures every product is built to support clinical decision‑making and real‑world practice needs.

Why does ingredient sourcing matter?
Because quality begins long before manufacturing. Ortho Molecular partners with trusted suppliers and select raw materials for purity, potency, and consistency to support reliable product performance.

Why does quality testing matter?
Because every batch should meet the highest standards. Multi‑step testing verifies identity, potency, and purity so practitioners can feel confident in what they recommend.

04/03/2026

Fiber intake remains one of the most common nutrition gaps, with most adults consuming only about 15 grams per day—well below the recommended 25 to 38 grams.

Dietary fiber plays a key role in:
*Supporting a healthy gut microbiome
*Promoting digestive health
*Helping regulate blood sugar levels

Good sources of fiber include oats, beans, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Reviewing nutrition labels can also help identify foods that provide at least 20% of the daily value for fiber.

Simple ways to boost intake include meals like bran cereal with fruit, hummus paired with vegetables, or lentil soup with whole-grain toast.

For additional guidance on meeting your fiber goals, consider asking your doctor about FiberMGP, a neutral tool designed to support dietary fiber intake.

Source: UCLA Health — Fibermaxxing: Sound nutrition or trend?

04/01/2026

Many employers assume Direct Primary Care isn’t the right fit for them—but that’s a misconception.

Your industry isn’t the deciding factor.
Your company’s size isn’t either.
Even your geographic footprint doesn’t rule it out.

What truly matters is this: are you committed to controlling costs over the long run—and do you want your employees to actually use the benefits you offer?

If the answer is yes, Direct Primary Care (DPC) is likely worth a closer look. https://bit.ly/BPCBusiness

03/25/2026

Change is never easy. Habits are hard to break. People are stuck in their ways.

Really? I don’t think so. I think small changes can be simple. And those changes can make a BIG impact.

When a patient needs to improve their health, I often ask them to do three simplest things.

1) Swap out those sodas and sweet tea for WATER. Just drink water.

2)MOVE. Take a walk outside for 15min every day.

3) SLEEP. Set aside 7-8 hours for sleep, consistently.
Those 3 simple things can work wonders. Without changing anything else, without giving up a bad habit, without losing any weight, without adding any medication, their health improves.

And it starts to improve quickly. They feel better.

Imagine if we asked for a few simple changes in healthcare.

1) Swap out those network PCPs for DPC. Just Direct Primary Care.

2)MOVE away from expensive, employer based insurance and towards a true catastrophic coverage plan.

3) Use HSAs to prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Focus on diet exercise sleep, consistently.

Those 3 steps could work wonders. Things could improve quickly.

And quite honestly, they are pretty simple.

DPC + catastrophic coverage + HSA = better healthcare.

Change is never easy. Habits are hard to break. People are stuck in their ways.  Really? I don’t think so. I think small changes can be simple. And those changes can make a BIG impact.  W…

03/20/2026

Shouldn't you incorporate Direct Primary Care into your employee benefits package? Mark Cuban is...

Learn why Mark implemented Direct Primary Care for his own employees and their families.

AHealthcareZ Interview with Mark Cuban: Direct Contracting, Direct Primary Care, Direct Pharmacy.Mark Cuban of 'Shark Tank' fame, former owner of the Dallas ...

03/17/2026

Sleep, Hearing, & Brain Health: The Hidden Connection - Seminar.
March 31, 10:30am @ Pussers Bar & Grill.
Call to reserve your spot: 904-247-0111

03/17/2026

Most people don’t know that direct primary care isn’t only for people who are uninsured.

When you don’t have health insurance, it’s scary. You think that going to any type of doctor is going to cost an arm and a leg.

But if you join a direct primary care (DPC) practice, you get unlimited visits with a provider for a low monthly fee, plus discounted labs and medications.

Yet many people cancel their DPC memberships once they have insurance because they think it doesn’t make sense to have both.
�Actually it does-because insurance doesn’t cover much anymore. Each visit has a copay. Labs and imaging often cost MORE when you use your insurance than if you pay the discounted cash price.

And then there’s the problem of access. Using your insurance to see a primary care physician often means waiting 2-3 months for an appointment that lasts 5 minutes.

In DPC practices, patients spend 30-45 minutes with their providers and can reach them directly via text, phone and email.

So consider DPC whether or not you have insurance because it’s the way healthcare should be: affordable, accessible and transparent. www.balancedphysiciancare.com