Finding Your Roots

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    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 […]

Dossier – Porter Wellness

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    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, […]

Your Health Refresh

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    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 […]

Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives

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    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 […]

The Art of Wintering

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  By Michelli Ramon  |  Photography by Sara Blanco   The holidays carry a complicated weight. For generations, women have carried the emotional labor of the season. Bake the cookies. Hang the lights. Smile for photos. Send the cards. Wrap the gifts. Make spirits bright. Our calendars and culture demand we go faster, do more […]