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2025
“The Quest” Index
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What's New
10% (extra) discount off annual membership – 1st Quarter 2020
3rd Anniversary and Direct Primary Care – 4th Quarter 2020
4D4D Challenge – June 2019
5th Year Anniversary! – 4th Quarter 2022
ADHD Evaluations by Dr. Braswell – 2nd Quarter 2024
Appointment scheduling online, new (Acuity) – May 2018
Bookshelf/Hallway Library – May 2019, September 2019
Business development partner/Don Combs – April 2019
Charges for visits made on day of visit – August 2018
Christian Healthcare Ministries – August 2019
Commercial – 3rd Quarter 2020
Corporate/business dinners/campaign – 2nd Quarter 2022, 3rd Quarter 2022
Counselors – 3rd Quarter 2023
Cover story in Flower Mound Lakeside – June 2019
COVID-19 – 2nd Quarter 2020
Dan Anderson, MS, LCSW (new counselor) – 3rd Quarter 2020
Flu shots are in! – September 2019
Free Food? Whatever! eating strategy (1/2 parts of SLIM TLC System) – 2nd Quarter 2024
Granddaughter Brynlee – July 2018
Guide to WHOLi KaBOWLi! and Healthy Living Update – 3rd Quarter 2022
Hindsight’s 2020 – 1st Quarter 2021
HSAs Are a Go! – July 2019
Instagram (new) account – 4th Quarter 2021
Keep Flower Mound Healthy – May 2019
Kylie Only Working Wednesdays – 4th Quarter 2022
Labs-Only Plan (Discounted) – 3rd Quarter 2021
Library (Hallway) – September 2019
Liquid Nitrogen – March 2019
Low-Price Labs Spring Special – 2nd Quarter 2022
Mackenzie Brasher, MA, LMFT-Assoc., LCDC (new Counselor) – 4th Quarter 2o23
(The) New Year, and making it simpler to be healthy – January 2019
New Medical Assistant – 4th Quarter 2020, 1st Quarter 2021, 1st Quarter 2022, 1st Quarter 2023, 2nd Quarter 2023, 3rd Quarter 2023, 1st Quarter 2024
Newsletter index – September 2018
Newsletter name contest outcome – May 2018
Nutrition and Exercise Coach/Marie Barber – 2nd Quarter 2021
Nutrition Coach/Jennifer Frandsen – August 2018
Nutrition Revolution – August 2019
moveTLC Class (first) – 3rd Quarter 2022
Open House October 9th, 2021 – 4th Quarter 2021
Patient Appreciation Day – November 2018, October 2019
Physician Assistant/Becky Maxwell – 1st Quarter 2023
Physician Assistant/Kylie McLellan – 3rd Quarter 2021
Project Simplify Health – May 2019
Quarterly Quests and Exclusive Content – December 2019
Search bar – September 2018
Services (New) for Non-Members – 2nd Quarter 2021
Silver membership plan (new) – August 2018
SLIM TLC (new) Home Page – February 2019
SLIM TLC Online – March 2019
SLIM TLC Study – 1st Quarter 2022
Staff changes (goodbye Jessica, hello Freda) – November 2019, 2nd Quarter 2020
State of the Practice – 1st Quarter 2021
Tai Chi instructor/Susan Thompson – 2nd Quarter 2021, 1st Quarter 2023
Testosterone Replacement-Only Plan – 1st Quarter 2022
Toy closet – July 2018
Videos - Virtual tour and introductory video – October 2018; whiteboard explainer video – November 2018
Virtual group visits – 3rd Quarter 2020
Visit lengths simplified – October 2018
Volume discount – April 2019
“Whatever” Calories – January 2019
WHOLi KaBOWLi! Genesis (!!!) – 1st Quarter 2024
WHOLi KaBOWLi! Kickstarter – 1st Quarter 2023, 2nd Quarter 2023, 3rd Quarter 2023
Zak Keller, PT, MPT (new Physical Therapist) – 4th Quarter 2o23
What's Next
Appetite and Weight Control 2-part series – July 2018
Ashley Goes to Nursing School – 2nd Quarter 2021
Chamber of Commerce luncheon – November 2018
Churchill extension (next to our practice) – March 2019
Core values – May 2018
Fitness classes – 2nd Quarter 2022
Keep Flower Mound Healthy Day of Health/Jared Cluff’s Eagle Project – August 2019
Lezli Braswell, M.D. (new partner) – 4th Quarter 2o23
Low-Price Low T subsidiary business – 1st Quarter 2023
Lunch-n-Learns for small businesses – February 2019
Medical Assistant extern – June 2019
National landscape affecting Direct Primary Care/H.R. 6199 (HSAs) – December 2018
Never Look Back – 4th Quarter 2022
New Personnel – 1st Quarter 2021
New Year, New You Wellness Series at the Flower Mound Public Library – January 2019
Nutrition Star Makeover – July 2019
Open enrollment – October 2019
Partner search – 2nd Quarter 2023, 3rd Quarter 2023
Patient Appreciation Day – October 2018
Physical or Massage Therapist? – 1st Quarter 2022
Presentations on YouTube – September 2018
SLIM TLC app and SLIM TLC now 100% virtual – 4th Quarter 2020
SLIM TLC discount – April 2019
Testosterone Replacement Only Plan – 4th Quarter 2021
TLC Groups – November 2019
TLC University Group Visits moving to quarterly – 1st Quarter 2020
Weight Loss Seminar (Free) – 1st Quarter 2024, 2nd Quarter 2024
Weight Management Study – June 2018
WHOLi KaBOWLi! – July 2018; tastings – August 2018; website – May 2019; WHOLi CHILi! – December 2019, commercial kitchen – 2nd Quarter 2020, new chef – 3rd Quarter 2020, food truck (?) – 3rd Quarter 2021, Kickstarter campaign – 2nd Quarter 2022, Guide to WHOLi KaBOWLi! and Healthy Living – 3rd Quarter 2022
Condition Corner
Acne – August 2018
Acute gastroenteritis – January 2019
Allergic rhinitis – May 2018
Anemia – 3rd Quarter 2020
Angular cheilitis – 3rd Quarter 2023
Antibiotic resistance – 2nd Quarter 2022
Cerumen impaction (earwax) – October 2019
Chronic bronchitis – 1st Quarter 2021
Conjunctivitis (“pink-eye”) – April 2019
Constipation – May 2019
Costochondritis – August 2019
Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp) – November 2018, and update July 2019
Diabetes Mellitus (type 2) – 4th Quarter 2o23
Fatigue – February 2019
Fevers – 3rd Quarter 2021
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) – 1st Quarter 2024
Heart disease – November 2019
Hemorrhoids – 4th Quarter 2022
High cholesterol – 1st Quarter 2020
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) – June 2018
Hypertension – July 2018
Insomnia – December 2018
Irritable bowel syndrome – 4th Quarter 2020
Leg (and Foot) Cramps – 2nd Quarter 2021
Low back pain – October 2018
Low testosterone – 1st Quarter 2023
LPRD (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease) – 2nd Quarter 2024
Paronychia – 4th Quarter 2021
Perioral dermatitis – 2nd Quarter 2023
Pilar (trichilemmal) cysts of the scalp – 1st Quarter 2022
Sciatica – 2nd Quarter 2020
Sinusitis – September 2018
Stye (hordeolum) – June 2019
Upper respiratory infections – December 2019
Urinary tract infections – 2nd Quarter 2022
Urticaria (hives) – March 2019
Vertigo – September 2019
Warts – 3rd Quarter 2022
TLC Tip of the Month or Quarter
85/15 Rule – 4th Quarter 2021
A few hundred calories – 4th Quarter 2020
Catch-22 (Exercise) Log – 3rd Quarter 2020
Checking Your Fuel Gauge (CYFG)/eat when hungry/80% Rule – June 2018
“Con-Tradiction” Diet – November 2019
Creating an environment of success/Preparation – April 2019
Exercise – (The Gateway Drug to Health) October 2019, 1st Quarter 2020, 2nd Quarter 2022
Fasting, Modified Intermittent – 3rd Quarter 2021
Formula (simple) for managing hunger and weight – February 2019
Frozen treats – November 2018
Games we play/eating behavior – August 2018
Gel in, Gel out! – 1st Quarter 2021
Gratitude journal – 1st Quarter 2022
Greatest Weight Loss Myths – 3rd Quarter 2021
Healthy Snacks List – August 2019
How not to catch a cold – December 2018
Insomnia, chronic – September 2018
Metabolava – December 2019, 2nd Quarter 2024
Never Look Back™ exercise strategy – 2nd Quarter 2022
Nutshell for Health and Weight Management (Eat 4:1 When Actually Hungry) – 2nd Quarter 2021
Obesity – 4th Quarter 2o23
Physical therapy – May 2019
Puzzle therapy – March 2019
Q-tips – 4th Quarter 2022
Skin Cancer Prevention (basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, melanoma) – 3rd Quarter 2022
Slay Your EOs – 2nd Quarter 2020
Sleep – 2nd Quarter 2023 (accidentally repeated 3rd Quarter 2023)
(New) SLIM TLC Eating Strategy and Map – 1st Quarter 2024
Staying active and productive – July 2018
Stress – October 2018, 1st Quarter 2023
TLC Days of Health – July 2019
TLC Trio – May 2018
Unnecessary testing – June 2019
Weight loss (You can always lose weight!) – September 2019
“Whatever” Calories – January 2019
Nutrition Nugget
4◊ foods – June 2019
Artificial sweeteners – March 2019
Beans (& Other Legumes) – 2nd Quarter 2020, 3rd Quarter 2023
Berries – 2nd Quarter 2024
Blueberries – 4th Quarter 2021
Choose My Plate (.gov) vs. Nutrition Star – February 2019
Dairy (“animal secretions”) – April 2019
Eggs – May 2019
Fat – 3rd Quarter 2022
Fiber – 4th Quarter 2020
Fruit value – June 2018
G-BOMBS – 1st Quarter 2023
Gluten – August 2018
Greens – 2nd Quarter 2023
Legumes – November 2018
Low-carb vs. Low-fat – October 2018
Milk – 2nd Quarter 2021
Mushrooms – 1st Quarter 2024
Nutrient Density – 3rd Quarter 2021
Nutrition labels – July 2018; New and Improved – August 2019
Nutrition Star (new) – September 2019, 3rd Quarter 2020 (NutritionStar.org)
Nuts – October 2019
Oil – September 2018
Onions – 4th Quarter 2o23
Plant waste – May 2018
Protein, protein, protein – 1st Quarter 2022
Salt – January 2019
Satiety – 2nd Quarter 2022
Skipping meals/Fasting – November 2019
Starches – 1st Quarter 2021
Supplements – December 2018
The 4:1 Rule – 1st Quarter 2020
Vegan- and Vegetarianism – December 2019
Vitamin D – 4th Quarter 2022
“Whatever” section of the Nutrition Star – July 2019
Practice Pointer
Appointment Length – 1st Quarter 2024
Appointment Scheduling – 3rd Quarter 2023
Arriving early – 4th Quarter 2o23
Concierge medicine practice? – July 2019
Conference room – August 2018
Core values – 1st Quarter 2021
Counselor (mental health)/Gale Hartschuh – July 2018
CoVID-19 prevention and antibody tests – 3rd Quarter 2020
CoVID-19 protocol – 2nd Quarter 2020
Early arrival (“Please Come Early”) – 2nd Quarter 2022, 1st Quarter 2023
Exam room change – April 2019
Fasting for labs – 3rd Quarter 2022
Follow-up and prescription refills – 2nd Quarter 2023
Grand Rounds – 2nd Quarter 2024
Health maintenance – 3rd Quarter 2021
How best to reach me – February 2019
How to reach me urgently – March 2019
HSA use for monthly membership fees – June 2019
Kylie McLellan, MS, PA-C – 4th Quarter 2021, 1st Quarter 2022
Labs/lab work/blood work protocol – June 2018
Lab work and injection appointments now scheduled online – October 2018
New medical system paradigm – May 2019
Nutrition coach/Jennifer Frandsen – December 2018
Patient Portal (Elation Passport) – 4th Quarter 2020
Phone calls – 1st Quarter 2020
Physical exams – November 2019
Prevention (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) – 2nd Quarter 2021
Prevention (Quaternary) – December 2019
Preventive care/AHRQ ePSS mobile app – September 2018
Procedures – October 2019
Reaching me after hours – September 2019
Scheduling on Wednesdays – 4th Quarter 2022
Scheduling system for practice (eliminate wait times) – May 2018
Subspecialty subleasing – January 2019
Symptom checker – August 2019
Video visits – November 2018
Recipe of the Month or Quarter
Almond Joy Protein Shake – 1st Quarter 2022
Applesauce Vinaigrette Salad Dressing – 1st Quarter 2023
Avocado Citrus Salad – October 2019
Banana-Blueberry Popsicles – May 2019
Banana-MOPA Smoothie Parfait – June 2018
Banana Nut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – 1st Quarter 2020 (FYI, I left off the oven temperature - 350 degrees)
Banana Raisin Brown Rice Pudding – January 2019
Caesar Salad – July 2018
Cajun Quarterbakes – June 2019
Cashew Ranch Dressing – February 2019
Chia Pudding – December 2018
Chipotle Black Bean Dip – 4th Quarter 2o23
Cilantro-Sauced Roasted Potato Bowl – 4th Quarter 2021
Creamy Kale and Mushroom Casserole – 2nd Quarter 2021
Date Paste – April 2019
Fruity Summer Salad – 3rd Quarter 2022
Good Heavens! 6-Fruit Smoothie – 4th Quarter 2020
Green Orange Julius Smoothie – November 2019
Jane Esselstyn’s D*** Good Cookies – 2nd Quarter 2023
One Pot Mushroom Rice – 1st Quarter 2024
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites – 4th Quarter 2022
Potato and Mushroom Soup (Creamy) – September 2019
Raw Berry Crisp – 2nd Quarter 2024
Red Beans and Quinoa – 3rd Quarter 2021
Salsa (blender) – August 2019
Seven-Layer Dip – December 2019
Shredded Wheat Granola – 1st Quarter 2021
Spicy Refried Bean Dip – 2nd Quarter 2020
Spinach and Artichoke Soup (Creamy) – October 2018
Taco Soup – November 2018
Tahini Sauce (The Best Everyday…) – 3rd Quarter 2023
TLC Stir-Fry – March 2019 (note: Consider adding water chestnuts, cashews, and/or pineapple to make it even better!)
Tortizza – May 2018
Trail Mix – September 2018
Unstuffed Bell Peppers – 2nd Quarter 2022
White Bean Chili – August 2018
Whole Wheat Burritos – 3rd Quarter 2020
Whole Wheat Pizza – July 2019
Winter Salad – 1st Quarter 2023