AFM Healthcare

AFM Healthcare Welcome to AFM Healthcare, your trusted source for comprehensive, compassionate healthcare solutions. https://linktr.ee/afm_healthcare

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Unfortunately we do not take Medicaid at this time
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10/10/2025

📅 Open Enrollment is here… but do you actually know what it means?

Every year, millions of people miss out or make costly mistakes during open enrollment, the short window when you can enroll in or change your health plan.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone. For the next few weeks, I’ll be your Healthcare Insider, breaking down everything you need to know: from choosing the right doctor to avoiding surprise bills. 🩺

At AFM Healthcare, we’ll connect you with the right people and guide you step by step so you don’t get lost in the fine print.

📞 Call us at 407-657-2111 or book online. Open enrollment ends December 12.
⚠️ Appointments are limited, so don’t wait.

10/10/2025

🎀 1 in 8 women will face breast cancer in their lifetime.

Breast cancer isn’t always about finding a lump. It can also show up as dimpling, swelling, redness, ni**le changes, or asymmetry.
Here’s the good news: when detected early, the five-year survival rate is 99%. That’s why mammograms and monthly self-exams are so powerful. 🩷

Checking your breasts just once a month could save your life. Try doing it in the shower with warm, soapy water so your fingers glide more easily — start under your arm and cover the entire breast.

📞 And if you ever notice a change, don’t wait , call us at AFM Healthcare to schedule an appointment.

10/08/2025

🍪 Ever wonder why you can’t stop at just one cookie?

Processed snacks like chips and cookies are engineered to be addictive. The crunch, the sugar, the salt they’re designed to hit your brain’s reward system on repeat. 🎯

Food companies spend millions making sure you crave more. But here’s the truth: it’s not you, it’s the food.

The good news? You can fight back. When you ditch ultra-processed snacks and replace them with fruits, nuts, and whole grains, your body slowly stops craving junk and starts craving the stuff that actually fuels you. 🌱

👉 Double tap if you’ve ever felt a snack “take control.”

10/06/2025

💊 Do you really need Meds for Weightloss?

Yes, meds like Ozempic and Monjaro can help by mimicking GLP-1, the “I’m full” hormone. But here’s the catch: your body is already designed to make it naturally.
The problem? Years of ultra-processed food, skipped meals, and constant stress disrupt your gut, where GLP-1 is made.

So while the meds work short-term, they don’t heal the root cause. The truth? Lasting change comes when you fuel your gut with fiber, real food, and fermented goodness. 🥦🥕🥒

Your body isn’t broken. It just needs the right fuel.

💬 What’s one gut-friendly food you’ll add to your meals this week?

10/03/2025

🍭 Cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup, which is worse?

Here’s the truth: both are refined sugars.
👉 Cane sugar = half glucose, half fructose.
👉 HFCS = slightly more fructose.
👉 Neither is “healthier.”

Your body knows how to process both. The real problem? Too much sugar overall.

🚫 It’s not about swapping one for the other.
✅ It’s about cutting back, period.

✨ Want better health? Focus on less sugar, not new labels.

💬 Did you grow up hearing cane sugar was “better”? Comment YES if you’ve heard this myth.



🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💕Early detection can save lives. Let’s unite to spread hope, raise awareness,...
10/01/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💕

Early detection can save lives. Let’s unite to spread hope, raise awareness, and stand strong with every fighter, survivor, and family impacted.

💡 Don’t wait, Schedule your screening today.
💖 Together, we can fight back.

09/23/2025

🔥💦 Sweat ≠ fat loss. Don’t fall for the hype.

Sauna suits promise “instant weight loss,” but here’s the truth:
👉 That rapid drop on the scale? It’s just water loss, not fat.
👉 The moment you rehydrate, the weight comes back.
👉 Real fat loss doesn’t happen through sweat, it happens through nutrition, sleep, and movement.

So before you drop $99 on a plastic “fat-melting” burrito wrap 🫔… remember: shortcuts don’t last.

💬 What’s the biggest weight loss myth you’ve heard? Drop it below — we might bust it next!

09/17/2025

🧥❄️ Freezing your fat away? Here’s the cold, hard truth.

Brown fat is real and yes, cold can activate it. But before you buy that “fat-melting” jacket… here’s what science says:

👉 Studies show only 50–100 extra calories burned a day (about a 10–15 min walk).
👉 Cold exposure can raise blood pressure and heart rate — not safe for everyone.
👉 It’s not a magic hack. Basics like food, sleep, and exercise still work way better.

So if you’re tempted by TikTok trends, remember: the only thing that jacket will melt is your wallet. 💸

💬 Would you try cold exposure for weight loss, or stick to the basics? Comment below ⬇️

09/12/2025

🍽️ Think late-night meals don’t matter? Think again.

It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat. Research shows:
👉 A 10pm dinner vs a 6pm dinner = higher sugar spikes, lower fat burning, and worse sleep.
👉 Eating close to bedtime can fragment your rest and make you hungrier the next day.
👉 Even when calories are the same, late-night meals push your body toward fat storage, not fat burning.

✅ Practical tips:
• Finish dinner 3 hours before bed.
• If you must eat late, keep it light (fruit, yogurt, soup).
• If you have prediabetes or diabetes, try an earlier eating window.

💬 Do you usually eat dinner early or late? Drop your answer below!

09/08/2025

🔥 “Want to make your rice healthier?”

Most of us love a fresh pot of rice 🍚 but did you know how you prepare it can actually change how your body responds to it?

Here are 4 science-backed hacks you’ve probably seen floating around online 👇
1️⃣ Purple rice → more fiber + antioxidants (up to 6x more anthocyanins than brown rice).
2️⃣ Cooling rice (12–24 hrs) → creates resistant starch, fewer absorbed calories.
3️⃣ Adding vinegar 🥢 → slows digestion, reduces blood sugar spikes by 20–35%.
4️⃣ Cooking with coconut oil + cooling 🥥 → makes starch more resistant, 10–12% fewer digestible calories.

At the end of the day, small tweaks can add up, but balance is still the secret sauce. ✨

❤️ Double tap if rice is a staple in your life.

09/05/2025

🚨 “Are spam & hotdogs REALLY that dangerous?”

Growing up, many of us had foods like tocino, spam, or hotdogs on the table every morning 🍳🍚. And if you’re Filipino (or just love these foods), you might have heard an auntie, friend, or even TikTok warning: “Don’t eat that, it’ll give you cancer!” 😳

Here’s the truth 👇
The World Health Organization classified processed meats as Group 1 carcinogens. That means eating them every day can raise your colon cancer risk by up to 18%.

So next time you want that spam + rice + banana ketchup combo? Go for it, but keep it occasional, and balance your plate with fresh veggies & proteins 🥦🍗.

Your health isn’t about restriction… it’s about moderation. 💡

✨ Double tap if you grew up on these foods

08/27/2025

“They call it a ‘miracle snack’… but is it really? 🤔”

Konjac rice (glucomannan) has been trending as the next big thing for weight loss. Here’s the deal:
• ✅ Helps lower cholesterol
• ✅ Keeps blood sugar steady
• ✅ Supports gut health
• ✅ May help drop 1–2kg over months
But it’s NOT a substitute for eating well and moving your body. Think of it as a sidekick, not the superhero.

Tag someone who’s always looking for healthy hacks ✨

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7221 Aloma Avenue, Ste 200
Winter Park, FL
32792

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Monday 8:45am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5pm
Thursday 8:45am - 7pm
Friday 8:45am - 5pm

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