JP Health & Wellness Center

10/09/2026

HUNTERS, OUTDOOR LOVERS & RED MEAT EATERS — PLEASE READ! 🦌

With hunting season in full swing here in Louisiana, there’s something important everyone needs to know about: the Lone Star tick and Alpha-gal syndrome.

The Lone Star tick is known for its distinctive white spot on the female’s back, and its bite can trigger a serious allergic reaction to a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, which is found in most mammals. This condition is known as Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS).

⚠️ Why should hunters be concerned?

If you enjoy hunting, grilling steaks, eating deer meat, or having a diet heavy in red meat, this is something you NEED to be aware of. A bite from an infected Lone Star tick can cause your immune system to develop an allergy to red meat and other products made from mammals.

Alpha-gal syndrome can change your life.

• 🥩 You may no longer be able to eat beef, pork, venison, lamb, and other mammalian meats without a reaction.
• ⏰ Reactions can be delayed, often occurring 2–6 hours after eating the triggering food, making it difficult to identify the cause.
• 🤢 Symptoms may include hives, itching, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• 🚑 In some cases, it can cause a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
• 💊 Some people may also react to certain mammal-derived ingredients in medications or other products.

The hardest part? You may enjoy red meat your entire life and then develop this allergy after a tick bite. Not everyone bitten by a Lone Star tick develops Alpha-gal syndrome, but the risk is real.

PROTECT YOURSELF THIS HUNTING SEASON!

✅ Use EPA-registered insect repellent.
✅ Wear long sleeves, long pants, and permethrin-treated clothing when appropriate.
✅ Avoid brushing against tall grass and thick brush when possible.
✅ Check your entire body for ticks after spending time outdoors, especially behind your knees, around your waist, under your arms, and in your hair.
✅ Shower after being outdoors and check your hunting clothes and gear.
✅ Remove attached ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers.

If you develop unexplained reactions hours after eating meat following a tick bite, talk with your healthcare provider or an allergist about Alpha-gal syndrome. If you experience trouble breathing, throat swelling, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction, seek emergency care immediately.

Please share this post with your hunters, deer camp buddies, family members, and anyone who loves a good steak. ❤️

We spend so much time protecting our harvest and preparing for hunting season. Let’s remember to protect ourselves, too!

10/08/2026

HUNTING SEASON IS IN FULL SWING!!!

Raegan wants to remind all of our hunters, outdoor lovers, and anyone spending time outside this season: DON’T FORGET YOUR MOSQUITO REPELLENT!

While you’re enjoying the outdoors, mosquitoes can be more than just annoying—they can spread illnesses such as West Nile virus.

🦟 West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who are infected may have mild or no symptoms, but some can develop more serious illness.

Help protect yourself while you’re in the woods, at the camp, or enjoying the outdoors:

✔️ Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent
✔️ Wear long sleeves and long pants when possible
✔️ Treat clothing and gear with permethrin when appropriate
✔️ Avoid areas with lots of mosquitoes, especially around dawn and dusk
✔️ Check for and remove standing water around your home or camp

🎯 Whether you’re hunting, fishing, camping, or just enjoying Louisiana’s outdoors—protect yourself from mosquito bites!

Stay safe, stay protected, and enjoy hunting season! 🦌

— Raegan
JP Health & Wellness Center

10/07/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness: Know the Facts! 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn more, spread awareness, and encourage the women in our lives to prioritize their health. 💗 Join us in wearing pink every Wednesday for the month of October! 💗

Here are some important facts about breast cancer:

🎀 Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women.

🎀 Men can get breast cancer, too. Although it is much less common, men can develop breast cancer.

🎀 Knowing your normal matters. Changes such as a new lump, swelling, skin changes, ni**le discharge, or a change in the size or shape of the breast should be discussed with a healthcare provider.

🎀 Not every breast lump is cancer. Many breast changes are caused by non-cancerous conditions, but new or unusual changes should still be evaluated.

🎀 Age is a risk factor. The risk of breast cancer generally increases as people get older.

🎀 Family history can matter. Having close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer may increase your risk, although many people diagnosed with breast cancer have no known family history.

🎀 Genetics can play a role. Certain inherited gene changes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase breast cancer risk.

🎀 Lifestyle factors can affect risk. Physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, and not smoking can help reduce the risk of several cancers.

🎀 Screening can help find breast cancer earlier, when treatment may be more successful. Talk with your healthcare provider about when mammograms are appropriate for you based on your age and individual risk.

🎀 Breast cancer is not just one disease. There are different types and subtypes of breast cancer, and treatment depends on the specific type.

🎀 Early detection matters. Finding breast cancer before it has spread can improve treatment options and outcomes.

🎀 Awareness can save lives. Encourage your mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, coworkers, and loved ones to stay up to date with recommended breast health screenings. 💕

Wear pink. Spread awareness. Know the facts. Support one another. 🎀💗

10/07/2026

🎀 WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR PINK! 🎀

Today, we’re wearing pink to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness and to honor the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand beside everyone affected by breast cancer. 💗

🩷 Healthcare Fact: Mammograms can detect breast cancer early—even before a lump can be felt or symptoms appear. Early detection can make breast cancer easier to treat.

Take a moment today to encourage the women you love to stay up to date with their recommended screenings. Your health matters! 🎀

💗 Wear pink. Spread awareness. Encourage screening. Save lives. 💗

10/02/2026

🎀 PINK OCTOBER AT JP HEALTH & WELLNESS! 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re turning JP PINK! 💕🌸

All month long, we’re celebrating our amazing patients while helping spread the word about the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection.

💗 REFER 3 & GET ONE ON US! 💗

Refer 3 new patients to JP Health & Wellness during the month of October. When they schedule, make sure they MENTION YOUR NAME!

Once all 3 referrals have come in…

💉 YOU GET ONE WELLNESS SHOT FREE! 🎉

✨ B12
✨ Lipo
✨ Biotin
✨ Taurine
✨ Glutathione
✨ or another qualifying wellness injection

🎀 PLUS — OCTOBER GIVEAWAY! 🎀
Every referral you send = 1 entry into our Pink October Giveaway!

The more friends you send, the more chances you have to win! 💕

💕 SHARE THE LOVE. SPREAD AWARENESS. GET REWARDED. 💕

Tag your friends below who need to come see us at JP Health & Wellness! 🎀💉

Referral promotion applies to qualifying new patients. Free injection is subject to eligibility and provider approval. Giveaway details and restrictions apply.

09/30/2026

🎉 HERE AT JP, WE LOVE CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE! 🎉

65 POUNDS DOWN!! 👏🔥

We are SO excited to celebrate this incredible milestone! This journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, consistency, confidence, and becoming a healthier version of YOU. 💜

Watching our patients reach goals they once thought were impossible is one of the BEST parts of what we do. 65 pounds is a HUGE accomplishment, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate right alongside her! 🥳

Congratulations on your hard work and dedication! Keep going—you’re doing AMAZING! 💪✨

Your JP Health & Wellness family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💜

09/29/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Raegan! 🎂💗

Everyone at JP Health & Wellness wants to wish our sweet Raegan the HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY! 🥳

We’re so thankful to have you as part of our JP family. Your smile, kindness, and the energy you bring to the office make every day a little brighter. 💕

We hope your birthday is filled with lots of love, laughter, and of course… CAKE! 🎂🍓

Help us wish Raegan a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎉

Happy Birthday, Raegan! We love and appreciate you! 💗
— Your JP Health & Wellness Family 💜

08/26/2026

🍒 BIG NEWS at JP Health & Wellness! 🍒

We’re excited to announce that we now accept Cherry Pay! 🎉

Want to get started on your health and wellness goals without paying the full amount upfront? Cherry Pay allows you to split the cost of eligible services into manageable monthly payments, making it easier to get the care you want while staying within your budget.

✨ Why Cherry Pay?
• Flexible payment plans
• Quick and easy application
• See your payment options before committing
• Convenient monthly payments
• Get started now and pay over time

Whether you’re interested in weight loss services, wellness treatments, hormone care, or other eligible services, ask our team about using Cherry Pay at your next visit! 🍒💜

📞 JP Health & Wellness
318-239-9888

Approval and payment options are subject to Cherry’s eligibility requirements and terms.

08/12/2026

🎒✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL WITH GOOSE PRACTITIONER! 🪿🩺💜

Goose Practitioner is packed up and ready for another great school year! 📚🍎

From all of us at JP Health & Wellness, we want to wish our patients, parents, teachers, and students a happy, healthy, and safe school year!

Remember—healthy kids make happy learners! 💜
Here’s to new friends, new adventures, and a GREAT year ahead!

🪿 Love, Goose Practitioner & the JP Health & Wellness Team

08/10/2026