Healthy Haven Healthcare

07/26/2026

Good information!

I see tons of questions about cholesterol and how “bad” levels are.

👀So I wanted to offer some insight….

🔬🧫🔬Cholesterol becomes part of the cell membrane; remember basic biology? We all learned in 9th-10th grade that the cell membrane is made of a phospholipid bilayer. Remember? The phospho-part is water soluble, and the -lipid part is cholesterol. This membrane was designed for multiple purposes, but requires both water and fat soluble nutrients and molecules to pass in and out appropriately for normal function. All our cells have this type of membrane holding all the organelles and cytoplasm inside. 🔔🛎️🔔 Any of this ring a bell??

❤️‍🩹🩹🤕 Cholesterol is also part of our tissue healing and repair mechanism; when tissues are inflamed or injured, cholesterol comes to the area to start repairing the damage. Do we REALLY want to impair this massively important function of the body? 😳🤦‍♀️😳

💪🦵💪Cholesterol also becomes all our steroid hormones - cortisol, estrogens, testosterone… ALL of them, as you see in this diagram I use teaching other providers.

The liver makes about 80-85% of all the body’s cholesterol — NO MATTER what we eat. You read that right. Only about 15% of the cholesterol level is diet/lifestyle dependent 🤦‍♀️😳🤦‍♀️

If cholesterol is “high”, I look for WHY? Why is cholesterol high in this patient or that patient???

❓What is inflamed?
❓What is injured?
❓What is damaged?
❓What is out of balance systemically?

💜⚕️💜 Cholesterol goes up in response to illness, injury, hormone imbalances, insulin resistance, poor thyroid balance, and more.

Use high cholesterol as a signal to find what is REALLY happening, and work to improve or optimize THAT!!!

👀⚕️👀 Keep your eyes on the real problem. Don’t lose focus.

07/26/2026

This is great news! Once finalized, Healthy Haven will be offering! Working on finding pharmacies now. Check back for updates.

04/07/2026

Hello! Healthy Haven Healthcare is hiring for a part time front desk position with potential for full time. Job duties include answering phone, managing faxes, sending referrals, scanning documents to chart, etc.. bonus points if you are good with quick books because my husband's company is looking for bookkeeper 5-10 hrs a week. Please email resume to [email protected]

02/18/2026

Not feeling well? Curious about certain health issues? Did Google tell you that you have rare disease? I can draw labs in office and have affordable cash prices! Call 817-242-5789 and get scheduled for visit!

02/12/2026

James Beek passed away at a young age of colon cancer. There has been a rise in colon cancer in young people over the years, which is very scary. Usually by the time you have symptoms its pretty advanced. The colon cancer screening age was lowered years ago from 50 to 45 because of the rise in cases. If you are over 45, please get screened. You can do a colonoscopy or cologuard. Lifestyle changes are critical too .

Colore**al cancer (CRC) rates are rising by approximately 2% annually in adults under 50, making it the leading cause of cancer death in young men and second in young women. Since the 1990s, cases in people under 50 have doubled to roughly 20,000 annually. By 2030, early-onset cases are expected to constitute nearly 11% of all colon and 23% of all re**al cancers.
Key Statistics on Rising Incidence
Rapid Increase: Since 2004, there has been a 15% increase in colon cancer diagnoses in people aged 18-50, according to National Cancer Database (NCDB).
Age-Specific Trends (1999-2020): According to CDC data, diagnoses for ages 30-34 rose from 3.8 to 6.5 per 100,000 people.
10% of Diagnoses: The American Cancer Society reports that about 10% of all new colore**al cancers are now diagnosed in people under 50.
Projections: Early-onset cases are expected to double by 2030, according to The American College of Surgeons.
Risk Factors and Drivers
Lifestyle Factors: Increased consumption of processed foods, red meat, high-fat diets, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles are linked to the rise.
Other Factors: Possible contributing factors include changes in the gut microbiome, increased use of antibiotics, and genetic/hereditary factors.
Detection: Many young patients are diagnosed with advanced, late-stage disease because symptoms are often disregarded or misdiagnosed.
Due to this surge, major organizations like the American Cancer Society recommend beginning screenings at age 45, or earlier for individuals with high-risk factors or symptoms, notes ABC News.

01/27/2026

Tuesday update, no home visits or office visits. Roads still too bad. I am available for televisit if you need a visit!

01/26/2026

Weather update, no home visits or office visits on Monday 1/26 and will assess roads morning of Tuesday 1/27. I am available for televisists Monday. Stay safe and warm!

01/17/2026

Exciting news! Starting February 1st, we now have a Granbury location. If you are in Granbury and need a provider, give us a call for appointment!

01/05/2026

Happy Monday! Whats your goals for the year?

01/02/2026

No Insurance, no problem! We have affordable office and lab rates. Call today to schedule appointment for your Healthcare needs. 817-242-5789