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New Year, New Intentions As we welcome a new year, I find myself reflecting not just on goals, but on purpose. Every January, we talk about health, wellness, and balance — but if we’re honest, those good intentions often fade by February. I’ve been there too, chasing perfection instead of presence. This year, I’m focusing on something simpler yet deeper: intentional living. For me, that means slowing down enough to appreciate what’s right in front of me — my family, my friends, this beautiful community we call home. It means saying “yes” to what fills my soul and “no” to what drains it. As I think about the year ahead for Weatherford City Lifestyle, I’m reminded of why this publication exists — to connect, to celebrate, and to inspire. Every story we share, every local business we spotlight, reflects the heart of this place and the people who make it special. So, instead of resolutions, I’m choosing intentions: to create with purpose, to live with gratitude, and to lift others up along the way. My hope is that this issue encourages you to do the same — to find joy in the small moments and meaning in the everyday. Here’s to a 2026 filled with connection, kindness, and community.

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BUILDING HEALTHIER HEAR FROM NASM-CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER ABOUT ESTABLISHING THE BEST HABITS ARTICLE BY KRISTIN BURNELL

The new year is a classic kickoff to start fresh and build many resolutions that we all hope stick around. How many times do your resolutions fall through each year? It can be challenging to build new habits and switch up routines if you’re looking for a change. That’s why we rounded up the best advice to establishing habits and making them stay for good. We spoke with Danielle Johnston, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)-certified personal trainer and aspiring kinesiologist, who broke down her top tips to maintaining healthy habits this new year.

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START WITH A SMALL HABIT AND MAKE IT SOMETHING YOU ENJOY

HABITS

Think 1-3 things maximum and then give yourself at least a month or two to apply the change. If you like to eat and cook, maybe try a new recipe or browse a cookbook in the library or bookstore for inspiration. If you like fashion, maybe try cleaning out a section of your closet (i.e. tops, bottoms, shoes, etc) to make way for 1 new piece. If you like being outdoors, maybe you try adding in just a 5 minute walk down the road.

IF YOU MISS A DAY, TRY AGAIN

If you miss a day or make a mistake with whatever resolution you’re working on, take that next opportunity to try again. Danielle uses the goal to eat healthier as an example. Health can be interpreted in many different ways but if you can take the small first step of looking at ingredients, that alone can make a world’s difference in the recipe you use so maybe you don’t even have to alter or substitute it. Or if your goal is to snack less but one day you snack more, don’t wave the flag and sabotage your efforts. Take a minute to breathe through the moment and then move on, enjoying the ebb and flow of health instead of going all in or nothing. Starting small allows you to adjust everyday habits that will, with time, transition to lifestyle changes.

CREATE 3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF RESOLUTIONS

Danielle says to create 1 health resolution, 1 personal resolution, and 1 professional resolution as it is the best format to better yourself in multiple realms instead of just physical health. Too often, we get caught up in this “New Year New Me” mindset and create a list of things you want to change or start doing. But as they get lost in the busy to-do list of life and we forget,

“The new year is a classic kickoff to start fresh and build many resolutions that we all hope stick around.” we can also feel like a failure and revert to “I’ll try again tomorrow or next year.” But what if you don’t have to start over, just keep going.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS AND VISUALIZE YOUR FUTURE

Whether you keep a notebook of your habit building, or keep track on your phone, it is important to acknowledge the personal progress made. This will also help you see the future that you want to build as you make more desirable changes in your life. If you want to track how you feel after working out, it will serve as a reflection on the progress made through what has been written down. This will encourage you to continue pushing for your goals!

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DEFYING TIME, DEFYING LIMITS How a Parker County Med Spa Is Transforming Self-Care and a Village in India

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As an emergency room physician at Cook Children’s Medical Center, Dr. Catherine Moore has a very important job. “I love taking care of kids,” she says. And though her enthusiasm for caring for children makes her medical career seem straightforward, Dr. Moore’s journey to

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pediatrics was anything but. “When I started college, I thought I was going to be a politician,” she says. However, a great professor and a love of chemistry drew her in a different direction…though it wasn’t pediatrics. “I actually got a PhD before I went to medical school because I thought I wanted to be a researcher and an astronaut. Then I decided maybe not. Maybe I should go to med school and be a doctor.” Along with her medical degree, Dr. Moore’s PhD in molecular physiology and biophysics gives her a very unique perspective when providing care and aesthetic treatments for patients at Defying Time, a med spa located in the Parker County community of Willow Park. “The advantage we have in that industry is that I am not just trained in aesthetics. I understand a lot of physiology that plays into what we do in aesthetics… So, when we need to wiggle and we need to adjust our pathway to get to what we want to do, we’re able to do it.” Whether she’s caring for children in the ER or turning back the clock with med spa treatments, for Dr. Moore, it’s all about helping people feel and look their best.

While aesthetics wasn’t always part of Dr. Moore’s plan, she found inspiration to open her practice from the improved medical techniques in the aesthetics industry. Witnessing facelift surgeries in medical school, Dr. Moore was struck by the “brutal” bruising and recovery period. “You looked like you had been in a car wreck for, like, a month. It was horrible.” Fortunately, there has been much progress in the aesthetics industry, on both the surgical and non-surgical sides. “This branch of medicine has gone from zero to huge because of the innovations,” says Dr. Moore, going on to say the technology and treatments available to patients today are amazing. Patients now have access to facelifts and other procedures with improved techniques and recovery periods. And these days, many aesthetic concerns can be addressed with minimally invasive treatment options. “And the thing that’s driving those is the want,” Dr. Moore says. “People want it—to not look old and to feel good. So, when I realized that this was a real thing, and there was real medicine and real science in it, I was like, ‘Oh, this is really cool.’” CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 6 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WE AT HE R F O R D

“That’s why we named it Defying Time. We defy time for people here and the people in India.”

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This led to the birth of Defying Time. “When we started this place 7 years or so ago, we initially went and did some injector training… It started out as a hobby. I always tell people, ‘This is not my real job; this is my hobby job. This is what I do for fun.’ It’s very fun just because people come in happy, and they leave happy. There’s no urgency to it. Everybody just wants to look better. That’s a very normal part of life.” Dr. Moore also drew inspiration to pursue aesthetics from her late mother. “My mom always wanted a facelift her whole life… As she was getting older, she definitely aged faster than some other people, and she really wanted a facelift. But she couldn’t really do the downtime because she was busy all the time, and she couldn’t take a month off, right? Most

people can’t… She passed away; she never got a facelift.” But she did leave a lasting legacy that helped change the lives of strangers across the world in a small village in West Bengal. So, how does a small Indian village called Khatguria factor into the founding of a med spa in Willow Park? “My chemistry teacher in college—as he was getting close to retiring from being a professor—started a school in India,” Dr. Moore explains. “He had this little, tiny school that started educating these kids that had never, ever been to school. Their parents hadn’t, their grandparents hadn’t.” Now, not only do the children of Khatguria receive a good education, but they’re showing themselves to be some

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of the brightest minds in the country. “In India, every year they take a national exam, and this school has some of the top scorers on that exam. They get these kids, and they educate them very well. It’s an amazing project.” Dr. Moore and her husband were so impressed with the school that they planned to start a scholarship program in honor of Dr. Moore’s late mother. But as the educational needs were met, it became more apparent that there were now other pressing necessities missing from the village. They didn’t have a local health facility or the resources to tend to the medical needs of the children attending school. And though Dr. Moore intended to provide a scholarship, her professor had other ideas. “I talked to my professor, and I sent him a check. He came back from his trip (to Khatguria) that year and sent me blueprints for the clinic. He’s like, ‘Here’s what we need.’”

In 2016, the village became home to a healthcare facility called the Louise Watkins Moore Wellness Centre, in honor of Dr. Moore’s mother. Soon after, Defying Time was created, with all the profits designated to support the wellness center in Khatguria. “When we set this place (Defying Time) up, we had already built this clinic in India for people who don’t have healthcare,” Dr. Moore says. “We had already built that clinic, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, well, if we make a profit doing this, I can just send it to this other clinic that’s taking care of patients who have no healthcare.’ So, that was the design of this clinic. I don’t take any money home from here. Profits go to fund that other clinic.” With the addition of a school and a health facility, Khatguria’s entire economic structure has changed. Children who have completed school and gone on to pursue further education are now coming back to serve in their local community. Women who were once CONTINUED >

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unable to work and feed their families can now take part in a training program that teaches them to sew, allowing them to supply uniforms for the school. With a paying job, some of these women have now become the breadwinners of their families. So, while the people of Willow Park and the surrounding areas benefit from the anti-aging treatments Defying Time provides, the people of Khatguria can enjoy access to education, healthcare, and technology, leading to a much more sustainable lifestyle and a promising future. “That’s why we named it Defying Time,” Dr. Moore explains. “We defy time for people here and the people in India. Their whole time has changed. They went from being way behind us to now they’re caught up.” The anti-aging treatments at Defying Time are some of the most tried and true when it comes to skincare. That’s what makes them so appealing to patients. “We have a lot of popular treatments,” Dr. Moore says. “Generally, people are looking for Botox. So, that’s one of our most popular, of course.” Along with cosmetic injectables like wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers, Defying Time also offers non-surgical body sculpting, IV

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hydration, and pelvic floor strengthening. The team can also provide expert advice on how to maintain a good daily skincare routine. In the lobby, you’ll see a selection of nutrient-rich supplements that help support skin health. These supplements are also great for patients who take part in one of the comprehensive weight loss programs. “There’s an arsenal of weapons to use for weight loss,” Dr. Moore says. “We have some great ones now that we didn’t use to have, which has really helped that whole field.” However, as a trained physician, she is quick to stress the most important part of any weight loss program. “I want patients to learn a healthy lifestyle, to learn to do things to take weight off that’s going to keep weight off… So, I’m a little tougher on my patients about their exercise routines and things like that. They check in every week, and we talk about, ‘Are you doing your reps? Are you getting the resistance in? Tell me what you’ve been doing.’ And we keep on them a little bit harder.” Following her advice has been paying off. Altogether, Dr. Moore’s patients have lost—and managed to keep off— over 1,000 pounds. When patients come in looking for weight loss support or a facial refresh, it’s important for them to have manageable expectations. The key, Dr. Moore says, is to help patients set realistic goals and recognize that an aesthetic journey is a process, not a one-and-done, quick-fix treatment. “I think the nurses do a great job of managing expectations and letting people know there’s no miracle cure for aging. There are lots of things that we can do to stop the progression… You just have to have patience.” The relaxed and supportive atmosphere of Defying Time is also found in its furry, four-legged greeter—Sasha. Dr. Moore’s dog has become a favorite among the Defying Time team and their patients. Sasha’s presence adds an even more peaceful and homey feel to the office and helps quiet the nerves of first-time patients. As for Dr. Moore, she enjoys encouraging her team of aesthetic professionals, as well as problem-solving and helping patients figure out how to reach their goals. “My favorite thing to do, mostly, is to cheer everyone on… When a patient’s got a problem, I sit down and talk to them… If I can help them figure that out and accomplish

it, whether it’s aesthetics, weight loss, or feeling better— that’s kind of my gig. That’s what I really enjoy doing.” The Defying Time team also offers facials, chemical peels, and microneedling to help keep skin refreshed and youthful. When it comes to laser procedures like hair removal or skin resurfacing, Dr. Moore recommends considering the time of year when scheduling these treatments. “All of our resurfacing is much better in the fall/winter months,” she says. “What we’re in now is what we call ‘laser season’ because you’re not in your bikini. It’s too cold for that. So, we have covered skin that we can work on because you’re going to keep it covered. If you’ve got an age spot (on your arm), we can laser that off. Now is the time to do that. Anybody who wants laser hair removal, a lot of times, they aren’t thinking about it now because they’re not in their bathing suit. But now is really the time to do it because you’re not in your bathing suit. There’s definitely a seasonality to it. In the summer, we do lots of summer facials, and we do Botox and fillers. We have some things that are definitely not sun sensitive that we continue to do.” Although winter is ideal for laser procedures, patients can schedule the treatments at any point throughout the year, as long as they’re willing to take a few extra precautions to protect their skin. “I’ve had teachers who want to come in and get procedures in the summer because they’re not working, and they have that downtime. So, we do summer procedures as well, depending on people’s lifestyles. But I have to tell them, ‘Hey, you’re not going to be in your garden. You’re not going to be outside at the swimming pool. This is what you’re going to be doing for this amount of time as you heal from whatever we’re doing.’” As far as serving Willow Park, Weatherford, and the surrounding communities, Dr. Moore says, “It’s a great place to do aesthetics because we have beautiful people. Literally, they’re gorgeous… One of the best things about doing aesthetics in this community is how genuine and beautiful people are. We’re blessed. We have a great community. We love being in Parker County, and we love taking care of Parker County. It’s a great place to work, live, and be.” To learn more, visit defyingtimetx.com

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Most people think a plant-based diet is strictly for those vegan and vegetarian types, but there is no debating the overwhelming evidence showing the benefits of improved health for those who make that diet choice. Plant-based eating is more of a lifestyle than a diet. You are simply eating more foods that are closer to their harvested state with minimal processing.

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Meatless diets have been shown to improve health outcomes by lowering the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, inflammation, and some cancers. It also improves gut health because of added fiber to your diet. A plant-based diet still allows to you consume the carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins that are necessary for good health, with the added benefits of being higher in fiber and phytonutrients. You do not have to give up meat entirely and there are labels to identify where you fall in your plant eating journey. Do what is comfortable for you so you will stick with it. You can choose to be a flexitarian which mean you occasionally eat meat but you choose plants as the primary foods you eat. You have some flexibility with your diet. If you choose to be a vegetarian, then you do not eat meats but you still eat eggs and dairy products as opposed to being a vegan who eats no animal products. There is also another reason to add more fruits and vegetables to your daily food intake; It is better for the environment. The industries that produce our dairy and meats is said to account for a third of the world’s water usage in addition to producing greenhouse gas emissions. Eat your greens and save the planet!

TIPS TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PLANT-BASED JOURNEY: 1. Make small changes to test your comfort level when reducing meat intake. There is a risk of being overwhelmed if you suddenly stop eating meat altogether, and it will be harder stick to your choice long term. Increase consumption of plant foods you already like. 2. A plant-based diet does not mean boring! You can create a variety of dishes, including ethnic meals that are meat free and delicious. This is a great time to try new spices to add a punch to your vegetables and add green leafy vegetables to your smoothies. 3. Use the whole plant because there are nutrients in every part of the plant, including the stems and leaves. Use the leaves from celery, radishes, beets and carrots and use the stems from spinach. Don’t throw away vital nutrients like potassium, vitamin C and fiber. You are also reducing waste. 4. Eat the rainbow! Choose different colored fruits and vegetables to get a variety of nutrients. The color of plant-based foods is often an indicator of the vitamins and minerals they contain. So, more colors mean more nutrients. Example: Orange foods contain beta carotene, the precursor for vitamin A. 5. If you do not eat animal products, you will need to take a B12 and possibly an iron supplement. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin available only in animal products. Low B12 can cause anemia and damage to the nervous system. Some vegan foods are fortified with vitamin B12. 6. A meat-free diet does not automatically mean healthy if you replace the meat with highly processed junk food and meat substitutes. You need to eat fresh quality fruits, vegetables and grains to get the health benefits that can add years to your life.

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One of the first things you’ll notice when you walk into Khan Medical Clinic is the artwork. While pictures of Longhorns and Texas-themed décor are not unusual choices for a Texas establishment, the Western style throughout Dr. Nusrat Khan’s office is more than a cultural byproduct of the location; it’s a reflection of the physician himself. “I pretty much like everything Western, but I love Longhorns,” he says. From the time he was young, Dr. Khan has always held a special admiration for the “Old West,” including cowboys, Longhorns, and John Wayne. The best example of his enjoyment of Western themes is found in the logo of his clinic. “I actually made that logo,” he says, pointing out a framed piece in the hallway of the clinic. “I drew it myself. It was me and a nurse who worked together to make that logo… I was sitting in this museum, the Sid Richardson Museum. That day, they were laying out these cards and saying, ‘Draw something.’ I had just opened up the clinic, so I drew a logo: Longhorns, hat, stethoscope… I sent it to my manager, and she sent it to her daughter. She put the ‘K’ in there… So, that’s the story of the logo.” While the Western influence has been strong in Dr. Khan’s life, it’s far from the only thing that shaped his journey. Medicine has been a deeply fascinating subject to Dr. Khan since he was very young. “I was always interested in medicine. I think it’s one of those weird things. My mother said I was very young when I started showing an interest… Other kids were thinking of toy trucks and of being firefighters, and I was thinking of stethoscopes… It was a first love kind of thing.” CONTINUED >

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Unlike some childhood loves, Dr. Khan’s interest in medicine endured. He graduated from medical school at East Carolina University, making him the first physician in his family. He then trained at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and pursued postgraduate studies at Harvard, focusing on patient safety and medical quality. He has also earned an MBA in healthcare management from Texas Tech while continuing to provide care for patients in and beyond Parker County for the last 17 years. Dr. Khan met his wife, Stephanie, while he was at Davidson College in North Carolina. The couple spent a few years in Chicago before settling in Texas, where they chose to raise their (now grown) children. “I’m very lucky that I found a place in Parker County because it’s the mix of Texas and small-town charm…People here are very nice, and they’re very accepting.” After serving 3 years in corporate medicine, Dr. Khan returned to private practice. Khan Medical Clinic, located in Willow Park, began welcoming patients in 2024 and plays a vital role in the health and wellness of the residents in Weatherford and the surrounding areas. “As long as you serve (the community) well, they’ll accept you. I’ve found a home and a heart of acceptance in Parker County.” However, his community engagement stretches beyond the county lines. Dr. Khan is a member of the faculty at TCU School of Medicine, UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth, and UNT Arlington, where he helps future healthcare workers prepare to treat patients. Dr. Khan also considers himself a lifelong learner and devotes time outside of work to medical research. “In order to serve my patients, I need to know the art and science of medicine… Because I believe in the mind, body, and soul connection for medicine, I tend to be more holistic in my approach. So, while I read medicine, I also read a lot about supplements, diet, exercise, gut health, and doing certain things along with medication that may improve the mind, body, and soul connection. I’ll read about alternative medicine; I’ll read about functional medicine. I’ll read about supplements and herbs that help us live better, or basic foundational habits, such as yoga, exercise, or a healthy diet, and how they kind of blend together.” When he isn’t treating patients or dedicating time to research, Dr. Khan enjoys the outdoors. “My wife and I like to hike,” he says. “It’s nice to do that. And Fort Worth is a really nice place for that.” A CLINIC WITH A MISSION Around Parker County, Dr. Khan and his team are known for their hard work and dedication to their patients, a mission they take to heart. “Within patient care, one has

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to have a mission… And that mission then guides how you deliver care.” At Khan Medical Clinic, the mission is clear. “To serve with a purpose; to truly care about and help people.” For patients with chronic conditions, “You have to have a purpose to improve quality of life,” Dr. Khan says. “You talk to the family members, you talk to the patient. And you always feel like even that little bit of good that you might do—which can be something other than writing a prescription—is going to lead to a better quality of life. So, my feeling is that if I can just do even a little bit, that helps them psychologically, mentally, physically… That’s really sort of my mission.” There is another reason Dr. Khan encourages his patients to communicate frequently with his clinic. “Prevention is the best cure… We encourage our patients to come at least every 3 to 4 months, depending on their age… (Patients) should consider coming in for routine evaluations, checks on their labs, and general health issues. That’s important. And that really helps us provide better care.” Dr. Khan believes, “You cannot deliver comprehensive health care unless you have techniques you utilize to elevate the care of the patients, and a very dedicated team. One of the things we do daily is run a quick check-in team meeting. We call it a Huddle. We check all the local hospitals to make sure that if any of our patients have gone to the ER or come out of the hospitals, we call them and check on them, and we see them soon. Some of our really sick patients even get a Friday afternoon phone call from us to check on their healthcare needs before the weekend. “This is not something new. We have run huddles for over 10 years in my clinic. However, you cannot do any of this without a truly dedicated and caring staff. I am so fortunate to have found the team I currently work with. The nurse practitioners here, Denise Austin, Cindy Bernard, and Christina Bazan, are what any health care team would be proud to call colleagues. Our current staff is a blessing to me and this clinic. Our mission of exceptional care would not be possible without these unsung heroes. “But we do that day in, day out… Every day—even nights and weekends—we’re on call. I have taken calls for 365 days for the last 17 years. And if I’m not the one who’s on the first call, I’m the one on the second call… That’s what keeps them coming back here… It’s the relationship you build with people. It’s serving the community.” THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS Sometimes, patients have searched everywhere for answers and still come up with no solutions: “This

happens more commonly than we think,” Dr. Khan says. “Western medicine doesn’t always have all the answers. Just because you wear a white coat or have the power to prescribe, you don’t have all the answers… Now you’re forced to think outside the box.” Dr. Khan says that looking at a patient’s overall lifestyle is crucial to figuring out the root of the problem. “It really becomes a more holistic way of looking CONTINUED >

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at the patient. I’ve had my set of challenges… some we still continue to work on as a team.” In a complex case, Dr. Khan says it’s important to consider all avenues. The answer to a patient’s concern may lie in a combination of medicine, diet, and exercise. Others may find solutions in a mixture of traditional and alternative forms of care. “We, as healthcare providers, have to be open to the idea that… we may not have all the answers, but just because the labs are negative doesn’t mean your patient doesn’t have a problem and isn’t suffering… The worst thing we can do—and I’ve seen this happen in healthcare, very unfortunately—the worst thing we can do is label somebody’s problem as in their head… Don’t dismiss human beings. “It goes back to the mission of practice: try to do some good somewhere all the time, even if you can’t cure it… I tell my team this, and whoever cares to listen, ‘You create a ripple effect. And the ripples continue to benefit other people.’” THE POWER OF PREVENTATIVE CARE From regular checkups and lab work to routine vaccinations and screenings, Dr. Khan’s approach is straightforward: informed patients make informed choices. Putting the facts into a patient’s hands helps them control their own health journey. When results come in, Dr. Khan sits down with his patient to review the data. “I actually try to have a larger monitor in the exam room so we can see the results together. If I’m going through their CT scan, x-ray, or their labs, I can actually have them look at it with me… Just because I say, ‘I think you should start a cholesterol medicine,’ doesn’t mean they should. They may have information, data, or history that says otherwise… They’re literally the captain of the ship. They know what’s best for them and their body, but you need to provide the information. And, based on their desires and your opinion, you reach a process of shared decision-making.” MIND, BODY, AND SOUL Holistic primary care, according to Dr. Khan, is all about finding a balance between medical treatment, preventative screenings, and healthy lifestyle habits. This can be especially beneficial if patients are dealing with chronic conditions. “I think that really goes back to the mind, body, and soul connection... If they don’t sleep well, don’t eat well, and are not rested in the daytime, they really are going to suffer from a mindbody-soul disconnect.” As for prioritizing mental health and dealing with the stress of everyday life, Dr. Khan says, “We live in an information overload state. We live in a sensory overload state. We live in a state where we barely have time to prep a meal and eat a meal peacefully. We have little freedom from the constant influx of information. A very small example of that is that you’re never really free from information on your phone. And you’re never really free from people being able to access your attention… I think we all have stress, regardless of what we do, who we are.

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I tell my team this, and whoever cares to listen, ‘You create a ripple effect. And the ripples continue to benefit other people.’

“Managing stress is key, and a lot of people, in my opinion, can better manage stress with a combination of proper sleep, diet, and a connection to faith, family, and friends—all of those help. It fulfills that mind, body, and soul connection, and research shows that these things matter to maintain our health. “If anything, I think that Parker County, in general, is a very good place to live. It has gotten busier and busier—look at Interstate 20… But access to healthcare has improved. Access to certain commodities, commercial stuff… H-E-B comes to mind,” he jokes. “I think that I would prefer to live and work in Parker County than some other very busy areas.” WELLNESS TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR As for setting health and wellness goals as we move into the new year, Dr. Khan stresses the importance of keeping them manageable. “Drastic changes never last,” he says. “And while it’s good to make resolutions, New Year’s resolutions are just that. They kind of fade away after the new year’s excitement fades away. But it’s still a good idea to set a date, to set a time, and try to make a change. The mind likes that. We like to set a time to make a change, and that’s okay.” So, what small changes can you start with? Dr. Khan’s recommendations include good sleep, early mornings, mental health

support (through prayer, self-reflection, exercise, etc.), and eating well. He also suggests adding fresh fruits, dark green vegetables, beans, and (mostly) lean meats. “I know in Texas if you tell people not to eat beef, they’ll probably run you out of Texas… I like beef, but… My suggestion would be chicken, fish, turkey, with beef two times a week, and make it into a stew.” And yes, he does promote exercise. “Some form of activity… I tell a lot of my patients… get a foot pedal. You can slip your feet in it, turn up the tension, and just ride

that for 10 minutes a day… It’s a cheap investment, and unlike a treadmill or elliptical that sits in your bedroom unused, you can’t hang your clothes on it,” he jokes. “Small changes sustained over a long time make the best difference.” While many people set their resolutions and commit to a healthier lifestyle for the new year, Dr. Khan’s goal stays the same: to help improve the health of his patients—and his community— all year long. To learn more, visit khanmedicalclinic.org

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E N E RGY E L I X I R INGREDIENTS:

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1 beet 1 carrot 1 celery stalk 1-2 inches of ginger 1 lemon

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Mix all together in a blender until smooth.

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