Things to do in San Antonio the first weekend of August
Here are a list of great things to do in San Antonio this weekend. #1 – New sounds and tastes are standard operating procedure at the Texas Folklife Festival; this year’s 46th edition is no exception. Vietnamese pho noodles have been added to the menu, while dance and musical groups Das ist Lustig, Trepet: Ridna […]
Did Your OTC Heartburn Meds Just Open The Door For A Gut Infection?
If you’ve been picking up over the counter reflux medications to fight heartburn, you may want to rethink your approach. Reflux medications are commonly used today as many are now available over the counter and do not have to be monitored by a healthcare professional. That being said, prolonged use may turn out to be […]
Metabolic Clues That Signal Increased Cancer Risk
Nobody ever wants to hear the “C” word come out of their doctor’s mouth during a visit, but unfortunately occurrences are still fairly high. If you take out skin cancer, colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in women and men in the United States according to the American Cancer Society. Identifying early warning […]
Is My Diet Causing My Immune System to Attack My Body?
If you eat the wrong types of foods, this just may be the case! We always encourage people to eat foods as cleanly and in their natural state as much as possible. This allows you to get the maximum amount of nutrition from the foods versus just what is left over after it has been […]
What a Pain in the Shin!
Do you embrace an active lifestyle? Or have you tried to be more active and been discouraged after your first run? A common ailment people face are shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This occurs when there is repetitive stress applied, and the tissues become irritated and can even tear. The […]
Teens Leading the Way Cutting Out Sodas
Getting teenagers to adopt healthy eating habits can be quite a challenge for many parents. They are constantly bombarded with commercials and ads for every conceivable type of junk food. Many like to hang out or meet at fast food establishments where dietary choices aren’t always the best. And some like to sleep in and […]
Maybe DON’T Ask “Where’s the Beef?”
For many people, a cheeseburger tastes awesome. Others appreciate a delicious steak cooked just the way they like it. Beef is big business in our country and many people partake of it regularly. But there may be a downside to enjoying it if your daily lifestyle habits aren’t exactly up to par. If you frequently […]
Promoting Thyroid Awareness
Some people live under the false assumption that “what I don’t know won’t hurt me”. Other times I hear, when discussing diseases and health conditions like cancer, people say “Oh, I’d rather not know”. I find that a little hard to believe as I also hear regret and remorse from those who are actually dealing […]
Take The Time To Grab Some Extra ZZZZ’s
Who doesn’t love to get a nice, restful night of sleep? Waking up feeling refreshed and with good energy helps set the tone for the day and will hopefully lead to a full and productive one. Getting the proper amount of rest can sometimes be a “make it or break it” for many individuals. On […]
Why Your Muscles Can’t Work Properly
It is very common for people to have muscle imbalances. I have patients come in that tell me they want their quadriceps really toned – we must focus on the opposing muscle as well. This prevents over compensation on the incorrect muscle groups. Here is a short list of common imbalances I see daily. If […]
