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Dr. Dave Explains: Grains and Inflammation

In today's video, Dr. David Strobel shares a personal story of how cutting grains out of his diet entirely helped him to deal with a[...]

Against the Grains

Throughout 2023 we're highlighting a different element of HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan each month in a series called HELP Explained. If you[...]

Haiyun Zhang: ‘We came here and the first day decided to be members’

As we continue our Testimonial Tuesday series, Haiyun Zhang shares about her experience as a member of HELPcare Clinic. Haiyun decided to be a member after her[...]

Keto Queso Sauce: Cuisine HELP

This cheesy queso sauce is a great addition to any Mexican meal! Cheesy queso with tortilla chips is near the top of my list of[...]

Save with Church Membership Discounts

HELPcare Clinic offers group membership discounts because when groups help us spread the word, it reduces our need for advertising and other promotions. And as[...]

Barb Robinson: ‘I have been thrilled with my overall care at the HELPcare Clinic.’

I joined the HELPcare Clinic as a founding member in early 2022. I was frustrated with my previous physician. That individual had recommendations for my[...]

One Step at a Time

I was introduced to HELPcare when it was featured in the November 2022 issue of the Costco Connection member magazine, in an article entitled, “A[...]

Herbal Case Report – Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD: HERBcare

Most people have experienced the burning in the chest or esophagus called heartburn. For regular heartburn sufferers it is also called acid reflux when stomach[...]

Dan Christianson: ‘Come down and visit with Dr. Dave and he’ll get you on the right track.’

Dan Christianson became a member of HELPcare Clinic in November, and he's already lost over 30 pounds. While HELPcare Clinic is not a weight loss[...]

Keto Chocolate Swiss Roll: Cuisine HELP

Give this rich, easy and satisfying keto dessert a try! This keto-friendly dessert is sure to please! The combination of chocolate cake and cream cheese[...]

Meet Elizabeth Hedlund: HELPcare Clinic Physician Assistant

This week we are featuring Elizabeth Hedlund, one of the HELPcare Clinic providers. Get to know a little bit about Elizabeth, and what she hopes[...]

The High Cost of Low Income: Effects on Health and How We Can Help

The effects of having low income may seem clear: less income means living a more simple, frugal way of life. The true picture of low income is far more[...]

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Why Employers Are Rethinking Primary Care Access

For years, employers have been told that health insurance is the solution to their health care problem. So every year they sit through the renewal[...]

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What if Your Health Plan Actually Helped Your Employees Get Care?

Health care costs keep going up. Wages aren’t keeping up. And in southeastern Minnesota, employers are often paying 60-70% more than employers in the Twin Cities for[...]

Practitioners, Take Charge

Meet Sara Persinger, DNP: Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Good Enough

What if your primary care provider wasn’t just looking for disease — but looking for optimal health? That’s exactly why I’m excited to introduce Sara[...]

InBody Results

The InBody test analyzes your body composition, including lean mass, fat and water, broken down by body segment. The most important result from a health perspective is the visceral fat level, which is the fat that’s inside your abdomen. You want to have a lower visceral fat level of 10 or less.

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan briefly encapsulates lifestyle elements which will help most people improve their health and sense of well-being. It’s particularly helpful in the context of the Standard American Diet (SAD) which has led to 88% of Americans meeting at least one criterion of metabolic ill health.

Save Your Health Plan

Health insurance in southeastern Minnesota costs 40-70% more than it does in the Twin Cities. In this course, you'll learn how you can provide better health benefits to your employees while saving on your monthly health plan premiums through a plan that includes direct primary care membership, such as at HELPcare Clinic. Key Topics: Why direct primary care (DPC) is essential to increasing access, improving quality and reducing costs. Innovative strategies to reduce costs for[...]