Jason C Bradford, MD

10/02/2025

Don’t do it

If you are pregnant, you should not take ibuprofen or naproxen unless recommended by your ob-gyn.

09/01/2025

💐 Estrogen menopausal hormone therapy is good for your brain

Taking it helps preserve memory

🧠 Live well, longer

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213995

——————————————————————
Estradiol-Based Hormone Therapy
Associated With Higher Memory Scores In Cognitively Normal Postmenopausal Women, Study Finds MedPage Today (8/27, George) reports a study suggests that "cognitively normal postmenopausal women who used estradiol-based hormone therapy had higher memory scores than their counterparts who didn't." Researchers observed that "compared with those who never had menopausal hormone therapy, postmenopausal women who used transdermal estradiol had higher episodic memory scores, while those who took oral estradiol had better prospective memory scores." Furthermore, "earlier age at menopause was associated with lower cognitive scores across all three domains tested - episodic memory, prospective memory, and executive function.

08/23/2025

✨ The rise of the “momfluencer” has changed how parents find advice, but it can be tough to balance expert tips with trusting your own instincts.

Here are a few key takeaways from our latest blog:
💻 Social media can connect parents—but also overwhelm them with information
💛 Every family is unique—what works for one may not work for another
🌱 Parenting is about balance: blending outside wisdom with inner intuition

💬 “Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but your intuition is one of your most powerful guides.”

📖 Read more: https://loom.ly/_ygCiYk

Share your thoughts: Do you find parenting advice on social media helpful, overwhelming, or a little of both?

08/23/2025

❓Take a shot to help your baby not get sick with RSV

❓Don’t take a shot to help your baby not get sick with RSV

It’s your choice 🤰🏻

I’m happy to discuss your options with you in office

RSV illness stands as the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States. Explore safe and efficient methods for prevention.

08/23/2025

What is that watery layer on top of yogurt?
⚡It's whey, a protein in milk.

What is going on with my yogurt?
🤓Liquid separation happens to all yogurt over time, and it’s not a sign of spoilage. Over time, that liquid rises to the top of the container because it’s less dense than the solid yogurt.

Should you pour it out?

No, because:

✔️whey is healthy

✔️It's a key part of what makes yogurt such a powerhouse snack

✔️It's a complete protein

✔️ It’s a great source of calcium, probiotics, and vitamins

✔️It help make you feel fuller for longer

I always love weighing in on articles- thanks Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, CLEC for the fabulous article

LINK TO ARTICLE-->

https://www.health.com/liquid-on-top-of-yogurt-11762335

08/14/2025

The postpartum period is a challenging time physically and emotionally. Two keys for a successful postpartum recovery are a support network and regular postp...

08/12/2025

When do you toss vs keep moldy food? In order to reduce food waste-- and save some of your hard earned food dollars- it's always good to know what mold is and the guidelines on how to deal with moldy foods.

WHAT IS MOLD?
Molds are fungi that are transported by air, water or insects. They may appear green/blue fuzzy dots on bread, cheese, and produce, but they have branches and roots that can be growing very deep into the food. Some can even produce poisonous toxins.

KEEP OR TOSS?
❎ TOSS ➡️ Bread as mold can grow in its porous surface

✅KEEP ➡️ Firm fruits and veggies like cabbage, bell peppers, potatoes-- if you find mold, then cut off one inch around and below the mold spot. Make sure the knife doesn’t touch the mold and end up cross-contaminating into other parts of the produce.

❎TOSS ➡️ Soft fruits and vegetables strawberries, peaches, cucumbers and tomatoes should be discarded as these fruits and vegetables are high in moisture, the mold can exist deep into it.

✅❎DEPENDS ➡️Cheeses made with mold like blue cheese and Stilton or soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert are made with mold as part of their creation process. If mold that is not part of their processing grows on it, then steps should be taken to ensure safety.

❎If the cheese is a soft cheese like Brie and Camembert and a mold that is not part of their processing grows, then discard it.

✅If it is a hard cheese like Gorgonzola and Stilton, then cut off the mold at least one inch around and below the mold spot and handle it like hard cheese (above).

LINK TO ARTICLE--> https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/how-do-you-know-when-to-toss-or-keep-moldy-foods

08/12/2025

👨🏼‍⚕️Do you live close to Traffic🚘🚛 🛣️

Using an air purifier with a HEPA filter in your bedroom actually helped LOWER your Blood Pressure

Kinda cool science 😎

Please share this post with your friends, you might help someone out 🤙🏻

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/hepa-air-filter-lower-blood-pressure-high-air-pollution-traffic-rcna223267

08/09/2025

“Human milk is a living, ever changing substance with many components, not all of which are known. Human milk cannot be duplicated in a lab.” ✨

08/09/2025

Tammy is getting her insurance credentials right now and will soon be ready to help you, and help me, and help me help you, and so on

Please join us in welcoming Tammy Krueger, MSN, WHNP-BC, NP-C, APRN-C to Comal Women's Medical Associates! 💙

With 39 years of experience as a registered nurse, including over 25 years specializing in labor and delivery, Tammy Krueger brings both deep clinical expertise and compassionate care to every patient she serves. She has a special interest in perimenopause and menopause, and is passionate about staying current with the latest treatments to support women through all stages of life.

To book an appointment with Tammy, click here: http://spr.ly/6184f9LUq

08/02/2025

July is Postpartum Changes Awareness Month—a time to remember that your pregnancy journey doesn’t stop after childbirth. The weeks and months that follow bring real physical and emotional shifts, and they deserve just as much attention. As a preeclampsia, eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome survivor, you have health risks beyond pregnancy, and you are your own best advocate.

As a first step, download our "My Health Beyond Pregnancy" or "Mi Salud Después del Embarazo" printable worksheet to start the conversation with your primary care provider.

Understanding what’s happening in your body can make the transition into this new chapter smoother and more supported. It can also be an important step for your future health and the health of your family. It’s more than okay to ask for help or carve out time for yourself. Caring for you is part of caring for your baby.

Download the FREE printable worksheet today: https://www.preeclampsia.org/beyondpregnancy

08/02/2025

Our advocacy for World Breastfeeding Week, 2025.