D5 Health

08/09/2026

Thinking about leaving traditional practice behind? You’re not alone.

I’m hosting a dinner for physicians and mid-level providers who are curious about concierge, cash pay, and longevity medicine. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about what this transition actually looks like, the tradeoffs, and whether it’s the right fit for you.

Whether you’re actively exploring a move or just want to be around others asking the same questions, I’d love to have you there.

Send me a message with your name, background, and what draws you to this space, and I’ll follow up with details.

Building this community one conversation at a time.

07/24/2026

Closing remarks from Dr. Hal Mohammed after the final vote during the PCAC meeting. Bravo

07/24/2026

Cortisol gets blamed for everything — but it’s not the villain. It’s the messenger.
Elevated cortisol is your body flagging that something needs attention: poor sleep, chronic stress, overtraining, unresolved life load. Shutting off the alarm doesn’t fix what triggered it.
The real work isn’t eliminating cortisol — it’s building a nervous system that knows how to come back down. Sleep consistency, morning light, breath work, saying no to what doesn’t serve you. Restoration isn’t indulgent. It’s strategy.
Small, consistent shifts protect your brain and your longevity.
📌 Save this for the next high-stress week.
💬 Tag someone who needs to hear their stress hormones aren’t broken — they’re talking to them.

07/23/2026

Exciting start to the day. PCAC voted to approve adding BPC back to category 1 of the bulk drug substance list. While this is not a binding outcome, and there is more to come, it is certainly an encouraging start. Next up: KPV.

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Here’s one that fits your usual style: concise, educational, and conversational.

The most common free testosterone test isn’t actually the most accurate.

Instead of relying on a direct free testosterone assay, measuring total testosterone, SHBG, and albumin and calculating free testosterone often gives a more reliable picture of what’s actually available to your body.

It’s a good reminder that in medicine, the right test matters just as much as the result.

07/16/2026

Proud to share that I’m now a Certified Peptide Practitioner through the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute (SSRP). This credential reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based peptide therapy, and I’m honored to bring that training into how I care for my patients. Grateful to be part of an organization that pushes the field forward.

07/15/2026

$2,745.81 through insurance.
$141 cash-pay for the same labs.

Yes, you read that correctly.
This estimate shows what can happen when labs are billed through insurance: some tests weren’t covered, while others were applied to the deductible. The estimated patient responsibility was nearly 20× the cash-pay price—a difference of more than $2,600.

“Using insurance” doesn’t always mean paying less.

Before getting labs, ask:
✅ What will they cost through insurance?
✅ What is the cash-pay price?

That one question could save you thousands.
Prices and coverage vary by lab and insurance plan. “Cough United Healthcare Cough”

PriceTransparency

07/12/2026

Teaching habits, not just workouts.

One of the best things I can do as a parent is make healthy living feel normal.

Not every workout has to be perfect. Not every meal has to be perfect. What matters is showing up consistently.

I hope my kids grow up seeing exercise as something they get to do, not something they have to do.

Healthy habits are much easier to build in childhood than they are to rebuild in adulthood.

07/11/2026

The D5Health team is growing! We are welcoming Cyril Tiedman, previously at Halo, as our Practice Manager, and Kendra Dove, PA-C. Kendra is moving from Indiana to join the practice and brings a wealth of knowledge spanning GI, Cardiology, and Hormone/Wellness Medicine. We are working through a large waitlist of interested patients so I recommend applying through the website now if you’d like to see us in the next few months! And stay tuned for more peptide content!