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New Year, Healthier Veins

John Hogg, MD — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:37:57 +0000

New Year, Healthier Veins: A Guide for San Antonio Women By: John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic As you start the New Year, remember vein health is as crucial as diet and exercise. Knowing how daily habits affect your veins is essential for well-being, […]

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New Year, Healthier Veins

John Hogg, MD — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:27:40 +0000

New Year, Healthier Veins: A Guide for San Antonio Women By:John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic As you start the New Year, remember vein health is as crucial as diet and exercise. Knowing how daily habits affect your veins is essential for well-being, especially for women […]

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Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease

Dr. John Hogg — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:34:01 +0000

The Hidden Connection Between Your Veins and Your Heart Health Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic During Heart Health Month, people usually focus on diet, exercise, and cholesterol, which are all important for your heart. But your circulatory system health […]

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Finding Your Roots

Chelcee Porter — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:16:59 +0000

By Chelcee Porter, PharmD, IFMCP What if your health was so deeply ingrained in who you are that you didn’t have to try anymore? That’s what it means to be rooted. To be established deeply and firmly – grounded in your values, your choices, and your body’s rhythm. Roots symbolize the […]

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Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Care

SA Woman — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:02:02 +0000

Hearing Aids vs. Hearing Care: What You’re Really Paying For By Audicles Hearing Services As you take the first steps on your hearing health journey, it’s easy to see hearing aids merely as a purchased product: a sophisticated piece of technology to help you hear better. However, this idea often leads to […]

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Connection Between Varicose Veins and Blood Pressure

SA Woman and 1 more — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:57:27 +0000

The Little-Known Connection Between Varicose Veins and Blood Pressure By:John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic Visible veins in your legs are more than a cosmetic concern; they are indicators of heart health and blood pressure. Many people are surprised to learn about this connection. As […]

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Dossier – Porter Wellness

SA Woman — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:44:29 +0000

Chelcee Porter, PharmD, IFMCP What is your specialty? At Porter Wellness, I use a functional medicine approach to help women get to the root cause of their symptoms so that healing is clear, personalized, and attainable. Instead of masking symptoms, we focus on restoring your body’s natural rhythm through nutrition, lifestyle, […]

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Your Health Refresh

Chelcee Porter — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:48:31 +0000

Why Now is the Perfect Moment to Begin By Chelcee Porter, PharmD, IFMCP Did you know that if you get just 1% better every day, in 3 months you could feel up to 9 times better than you do right now? Small choices add up. Each time you choose to prioritize […]

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Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

SA Woman — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:35:19 +0000

How and When to Get One By Gloria Madera, public relations manager for CHRISTUS Health November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention and education about the second most common cancer in women. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025, there will be more than 226,000 people diagnosed with […]

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Skeleton or Sports Car

Dr. Bill Murphy — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:50:09 +0000

Are You A Halloween Skeleton….Or A Sports Car? By Bill Murphy, MD, Medical Director, Turquoise Springs Medical Spa Practicing medicine for over 40 years allows one to settle on a variety of stories and analogies to explain various complicated medical issues. I have seen my patients’ faces go blank and their eyes […]

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