PCDI Healthcare and Consultants of Texas L.L.C

P.C.D.I. Healthcare and Consultants of Texas, LLC 610. Uptown Blvd, STE 2000 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 Happy Wellness to Everyone,  Question: How many people have experienced hatred or some type of discrimination in a healthcare setting? There are some people that are in the field of healthcare just for a paycheck. Regardless of the patient's sexual preferences, cultural backgrounds, or any other affiliations. As healthcare professionals, I believe we should learn from our patients and embrace their beliefs systems. We should never believe that our healthcare systems or perso nal beliefs are better than theirs. Embracing does not mean to convert, but to become aware of the differences and treat them with respect they deserve. There are many types of discrimination in healthcare such as ageism (elderly), stigma (one disease is worse than the other, weight (against fat people), LGBT (religious prejudice against gay folks), etc. These are all fireable offences and can cost th

Happy Wellness Everybody,  Well, Its such a beautiful day out. Yep its cold, but the world is going through a change in season. Our health, mindset, and our ability to walk our wellness journey fruitful depends upon the season in out lives. For example, seasons such as spring represents birth, Adolescence/adulthood represents summer due to the youthfulness, Late adulthood/elderly represents autumn, and death represents winter. We can avoid early seasonal changes by incorpora ting good healthy habits (i.e. mediating, health eating and substituting, and lastly proper exercising and relaxation). Life should be a world of fun. Yes, sometimes it has a bumps and cracks in the road that may make you stumble, but the good thing is that YOU are still here to talk about the experience. So, see yourself in a season of happiness, health, and tranquility. Take care and be in good health.

Have you noticed that pets can change a person's mood? Pets can add years to your life by calming a person down during a stressful time. I believe God put pets here for companionship and not to abuse. Studies have been conducted regarding outside stressor vs. animal interaction. Based on the data collected, most people that have common domesticated animals such as dogs or cats tend to have a reduction in high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. Pet therapy may also help patients within their individual coping strategies with various diseases and conditions such as joint replacements, heart disease, and cancer (Mayo Clinic, 2012).   If you have not already done so, check out your local SPCA and adopt a friend or two. Adopting an older pet can become a match made in heaven because most may be trained to do tricks! A domesticated (house pet) does not necessary have to be a dog or a cat. The animal can be a fish, a turtle, a bird, or any type of pet that adds well