Hilts Direct Primary Care

Happy Monday, from Hilts DPC!

Kudos to the many patients who are putting in the hard work of making diet and lifestyle changes to improve your health! Here is another healthy, quick breakfast to enjoy: overnight oats! Full of grass-fed beef protein (), soluble fiber, and healthy omega-3s, this is a favorite of Dr. Hilts's because he can make them up on Sunday evening and then grab one out of the fridge on his way to work. What is you favorite healthy breakfast?

Mike's Tasty Overnight Oats

3/4 C Coconut Milk
1/2 C Oats
3 Scoops Chocolate Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder
2 Scoops Ultimate Paleo Collagen Peptides
1 Tablespoon Flaxseed
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon Sunbutter

Mix well, store in refrigerator overnight or up to five nights.

Tip: Make multiple jars at once to save time during the week. Also, a funnel is helpful when adding ingredients to the mason jar.
*We do carry the Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder and Collagen in the office at a discounted price for members. We carry the 810g 30 servings container.

** Our 15 year old daughter also loves these for breakfast, but we cut the amount of protein powder and collagen powder in half to make sure the protein amount is appropriate for her.

Happy Friday from Hilts DPC!
Many of our patients are making dietary changes and are reaping the benefits of their efforts. Since many of you ask what we eat, we thought we would do a few weekly posts on what we eat, along with recipes.
We'll start with breakfast. This is a daily breakfast, but it tastes more like a treat!
We searched long and hard for a clean, non-GMO, grass-fed beef protein powder that actually tastes good. (Let us know if you would like more info on Ultimate Paleo Protein powder, as we do carry it in the office at a discounted cost for members, which is less than you can find it online. We carry the 810g container, which is 30 servings.) Ultimate Paleo Protein is gluten- and dairy-free with 22 grams of protein per serving and also includes gut-healing L-Glutamine and probiotics. But mostly, we like the taste!

Recipe for Morning Smoothie
*4 oz. of unsweetened coconut milk (I do 2 oz of canned and 2 oz of carton. The canned has more fat and makes it richer.)
*1/4 avocado (This sounds weird, but you don't taste it, and it gives your smoothie a super creamy texture. It also adds fiber and healthy fat.)
* 2 scoops of Chocolate Ultimate Paleo Protein Powder
* 1 scoop of Ultimate Collagen Peptides (This adds extra protein and is great for your gut, skin, and hair. We carry this in the office as well.)
*1 full cup of ice cubes
*Optional*
* 1-2 Tbsp of ground Flax seeds (for extra fiber and texture)
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth. Top with ground flaxseed if you like! Enjoy!

Stocking up on some grass-fed beef!

Grass-fed beef has many health benefits over grain-fed beef. Grass-fed beef contains significantly more omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-fed beef. It is also higher in precursors for vitamin A and E and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

We try to get ours locally when we can at Clear Springs Farm in Julian. We also order from Butcherbox.com.

Have you tried grass-fed meat? Who is your favorite supplier?

Nutritional info from https://draxe.com/nutrition/grass-fed-beef-nutrition/

Happy Independence Day!

As you enjoy time today with family and friends consider what a blessing it is to live in the United States of America!

And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'll gladly stand up next to you
And defend her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land
God bless the USA! - Lee Greenwood

This is our current favorite on-the-go snack! Rugged Meats Snack Sticks are made with 100% grass fed beef or pasture raised pork. They are free of gluten, MSG, and nitrates. All of the ingredients are posted on the website and on the product. If you have any questions about the product, you can email them. They actually respond!
Rugged Meats Snack Sticks is a small, family-owned business based in Virginia that was started by a firefighter/ nurse, husband/wife team. Besides being healthy and delicious, they also include a handwritten note in each order! Try some!

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there!

I am so thankful to be married to someone who is such a fantastic dad to our girls. He is kind and patient and always makes time for them for whatever they need. Whether it's helping with math, assembling furniture, or giving wise advice, he is always willing and happy to do it and never complains!

Thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country. We are forever in your debt.

15-minute procedure to remove earwax results in $1,800 bill!

Why we do what we do!
A whole YEAR of a Hilts DPC membership is less than a one time visit for earwax removal!
BTW earwax removal is included in your monthly membership at Hilts DPC.😜 https://hiltsdpc.com/

15-minute procedure to remove earwax results in $1,800 bill 9NEWS Investigates sent the details to three medical billing experts. All three agreed the bill was absurd.

Have you planted your garden yet? Homegrown food is the best way to avoid pesticides.

If you are unsure about whether to buy organic or conventional fruits and veggies, check out EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list.
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php

A long read, but a great article about the Direct Primary Care movement !

Best Practices | VQR Online ISSUE:  Fall 2023 How doctors across the country—fed up, burned-out, and disillusioned—are trying to reclaim the soul of medicine. This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. On a sweltering weekend in July 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri, more than two hundred doctors gath...

Happy Easter! He is risen!

Happy National Dark Chocolate Day!! (Actually it was yesterday and I didn't my post finished in time! 😲)

We love dark chocolate and thought that National Dark Chocolate Day would be a great time to tell you why!

*It's high in flavenols. This benefits your heart and lowers blood pressure.

*It's full of important minerals including iron, zinc, copper and phosphorus.

*It's high in fiber and low in sugar.
That's good for gut health!

*It enhances your mood!

* It tastes so good!!!

As with any sweet treat, moderation is the key.
Recommended serving size is 1-2 oz.
Our family enjoys a square (or two😉) after dinner most evenings. We prefer the 85% dark chocolate, but anything over 70% is considered to have health benefits.

Enjoy some today!!
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dark-chocolate-health-benefits

Praying you have a happy and healthy 2024!
Hilts DPC

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Praying you and your family enjoy time together as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6

Check out our own Dr. Hilts on The Lab Report podcast!
Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-lab-report/dr-michael-hilts

✅New Podcast Episode! ✅

 
Today we meet Dr. Michael Hilts who introduces us to the Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice model which is rapidly spreading across the country. You’ll hear about innovative ways he uses DPC and other strategies to bring back the spirit of primary care, challenge the current healthcare paradigm, and turn it on its head!
 
      

We will be closed today in celebration of Labor Day but will reopen tomorrow at 8am.

Happy One Year Anniversary Hilts DPC!!🎉

We can't believe we've already been doing this for a year!

We want to thank all of our awesome patients for trusting us with their healthcare. You are why we do what we do!
Thank you to the patients who came out yesterday to help us celebrate.

We are growing and hiring! We need a CMA for a M-Th position. Interested candidates send resumes to [email protected]

We had a great turnout today to meet health coach, Alicia Schoolman.

If you were unable to make it, but are interested, check out her website: https://www.struggles2triumphs.com/

Happy Independence Day form our family to yours!
We are thankful for the many freedoms that being an American affords us.
We are also thankful for the freedom to do what is best and right for every patient through the Direct Primary Care model!

PBS highlights Direct Primary Care!

Innovative clinic helps doctors avoid burnout and makes healthcare more affordable The U.S. faces a growing shortage of physicians, especially those in primary care fields like internal medicine, mental health and pediatrics. The shortfall is driven by population and demographic trends and burnout. Fred de Sam Lazaro found a doctor-patient model at a clinic in Wisconsin that may h...

Happy Birthday to my sweet , hardworking husband! 💗 🥳

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

"We owe this freedom of choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need. In particular, we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free." Ronald Reagan

Thank you for your service!

Start taking care of your health today!
We would love to help you!