Chickahominy Family Physicians

02/03/2023

❤️ is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. About 90 percent of middle-aged people and more than 74 percent of young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as , high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, or being a smoker or overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases your risk for heart disease.

02/01/2023

Seven ways to maintain good . Follow these heart-healthy lifestyle tips with your friends, family, coworkers, and others in your community, and you’ll be heart-healthier for it:
1) Be more physically active.
2) Maintain a healthy weight.
3) Eat a nutritious diet.
4) Quit smoking.
5) Reduce your stress.
6) Get enough quality sleep.
7) Track your heart health stats.

01/30/2023

Our specialties include well-child check-ups, senior care, and preventive medicine. In addition, Chickahominy Family Physicians provide services for the entire family, including and .

Services at Chickahominy Family Physicians provide health care for the whole family. Our team can address most of your healthcare needs.

01/27/2023

It’s important to stay present in our child’s journey. A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things, and do well in school. Poor mental health can affect how a child feels, thinks, and behaves. Early detection and treatment can help. Ignoring your child’s mental health could lead to severe problems later in life. These could include severe mental or emotional issues, substance abuse, or su***de.

Learn more at www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Learning-to-Help-Your-Child-and-Your-Family

01/25/2023

helps kids to create connections in the brain that allow for increasingly complex thoughts and tasks. These activities are amazing for kids and work great for the elderly. Here are some ideas on how to make sensory activities.

Sensory play has many benefits for your little one. If you want to incorporate more sensory play, check out these simple ideas for 20 easy sensory play activities.

01/23/2023

Our goal is to provide you and your family with quality medical care in a pleasant, caring environment. Chickahominy Family Physicians delivers care for the entire family, including pediatrics, , , and . Make an appointment today!

New Patients? Our team of certified medical professionals provides family-focused primary care in Quinton, Prince George, and New Market.

01/20/2023

Today is 🧀 As much as Americans love dairy-based cheese, more and more of us are avoiding dairy. Thanks to growing amounts of lactose intolerance, our brains might say yes, but our stomachs are are saying, “no.” Thankfully, a growing industry in non-dairy, nut-based cheeses is helping to fill the gaps. You can even make your own, and all you need are cashews soaked in water, a blender, and nutritional yeast. When you puree them and combine them, you’ll get a gooey cheese that you won’t be able to distinguish from the real thing. Here is the details —

My go-to cashew cheese recipe makes it easy to whip up a creamy, healthful, and flavorful vegan dairy substitute. Add to salads, wraps, pasta and more!

01/18/2023

We offer same-day services such as sick visits and on-site laboratory processing to residents of Central Virginia: New Kent, Hanover, Henrico, and Charles City.

Learn more at https://www.chickahominyfamilyphysicians.com/contact/

01/16/2023

Chickahominy Family Physicians is dedicated to the health of our patients. We believe in patient-centered care and strive to build long-term relationships based on good communication between patients and practitioners. Call our office today to get an appointment.

Contact CFP - we offer same-day services such as sick visits and on-site laboratory processing to residents of Central VA.

01/13/2023

Let's make a in #2023 with — This is one way to make life easier and help ensure you eat healthy instead of opting for less healthy, quick-serve options. Here are some meal prep ideas to get you started! Let us know if you try any.

Make-ahead meals don’t have to be a chore with these easy meal prep ideas, recipes & tips. Prep for the whole week faster with less stress.

01/11/2023

that days before you get a migraine, you can have symptoms? Noticing any of these can help you be proactive in preventing it. One or two days before a migraine, you might see subtle changes that warn of an upcoming , including:
• Constipation
• Mood changes from depression to euphoria
• Food cravings
• Neck stiffness
• Increased urination
• Fluid retention
• Frequent yawning

01/09/2023

: Resolve to exercise more in 2023? Winter is a great time to start! In colder temperatures, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard, sweat less, and expend less energy, which means you can exercise more efficiently. Studies also have shown that exercising in cold weather can transform white fat, specifically belly and thigh fat, into calorie-burning brown fat.