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ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN

Jodie Fontenot — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 CST

You wake up and rush to get ready for work. Maybe you take a few sips of water or a cup of coffee to go.

THE LURE OF RUNNING

Jodie Fontenot — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:56:00 CST

You do not have to be in super shape to start running, nor do you have to be a member of a gym to enjoy this fun, powerful and pleasurable activity. Not to mention the health benefits gained, such as improved cardiovascular health, stronger bones, and torching calories, studies have shown that running may reduce your risk of muscular degeneration.

SUMMER TIME, SUMMER TIME

Chef Nettie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:51:00 CST

It�s official , summer time is here. Although the official day just got here, we have felt the heat. Wet the whistle, and make sure to drink plenty of water. Do not wait until you feel thirsty, by then you have waited to long. Wear a hat, young or old �Keep a lid on it!" Wear light clothes, and if you are working in the yard do it early in the morning or late in the evening. Use your sun screen and sun glasses - you know the drill. Now for what I really wanted to talk about and that is eating good things for the summer months!

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE � THE ANSWER TO TRUE HEALTH & HEALING

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:08:00 CST

Functional Medicine combines the principle that the body is created to heal and regulate itself, given the right opportunity, with the benefits of modern science. It is a personalized, science-based healthcare system dedicated to improving complex, chronic diseases by focusing on functionality at many different levels, instead of on one treatment for a single diagnosis. As Sir William Osler stated, �It is more important to know what patient has the disease than to know what disease the patient has.�

DIETARY FATS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH & LONGEVITY

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:09:00 CST

Nutrition can be defined as the process of taking in and utilizing food. Nutrients are the necessary substances obtained primarily from the food we eat which support all biological processes in the body. These substances can be categorized as either macronutrients or micronutrients. The four macronutrients include...

BREATH OF LIFE

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:05:00 CST

Breathing is one of the many things we take for granted because it�s an event that our bodies perform automatically due to the control of the autonomic nervous system. It is how oxygen enters the blood stream by way of our lungs and is one of...

GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP IS IMPORTANT TO GOOD HEALTH

No Author — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:13:00 CST

Not enough shut-eye can have serious consequences.

Houston � January 23, 2009 � According to the National Institutes of Health, at least 40 million Americans suffer from some type of long-term sleep disorder, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. While there are more than 70 different sleep disorders, the most common are: insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep; sleep apnea, interrupted breathing during sleep; restless legs syndrome, unpleasant tingling or prickling sensations in the legs and feet; and narcolepsy, sudden periods of sleep during the day.

IS YOUR BODY BEGGING FOR CHANGE?

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:34:00 CST

With the conclusion of one year and the beginning of another, a great number of people are �turning over a new leaf� and looking for a fresh start. They are longing for change in different areas of their lives. As the New Year begins goals and resolutions are being made, and a vast majority of those pertain to...

WHO ARE THE 14 LETHAL MARKSMEN AIMED AT YOUR HEART?

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:24:00 CST

Of the entire plethora of health problems one can encounter during a lifetime, it is estimated that 95% of the U.S. population will die as a result of three �diseases of modern civilization��cancer, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. With each passing year, cardiovascular disease or CVD always tops the list of most serious health problems. In fact, CVD has been the No. 1 killer in the U.S. every year since...

A COMMON FOOD ADDITIVE THREATENS YOU & YOUR FAMILY

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST

If you are a consumer who purchases processed, man-made, �meal-in-a-box� type products, there is a common health hazard lurking in the dark corners of your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. Be aware of this ubiquitous additive which increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis. The name of this toxic, excessively-consumed additive is...

SENIORS BENEFIT FROM PHYSICAL FITNESS; CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR SENIORS

No Author — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:16:00 CST

Just because you�re getting older doesn�t mean that it�s too late to get in shape. In fact, research shows that older people who have never exercised can still benefit from physical conditioning. By starting a regular exercise program, you can help prevent coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, depression and some cancer. Physical fitness reduces the effects of osteoporosis and arthritis � two conditions which can severely limit an older person�s lifestyle. Being in good shape physically can help you remain independent as you age and improve the quality of your life.

ARE LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM OPENING THE DOOR TO DISEASE AND A DECLINE IN YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND VITALITY?

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:01:00 CST

In this day and age we encounter different types of stress in our lives such as the loss of a loved-one, marital and financial stresses, poor dietary habits, medications, environmental toxins, physical stress like repetitive work injuries, and even metabolic wastes which are not properly eliminated. With all that we deal with in our lives, the lining of our digestive tract is exposed to several of these stresses every day.

BRITTLE ME THIS, BRITTLE ME THAT

Dr. Michael Briscoe, DC — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:53:00 CST

We are very lucky to live in this day and age with modern civilization and so many conveniences. We are able to enjoy numerous technologies and accomplish certain tasks much faster than our ancestors. Civilization and modern conveniences definitely help make life a little easier for all of us, but there�s also a detrimental side to this.

RAISE A CUP OF TEA TO HEALTH

Chef Nettie — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:01:00 CST

A cup of hot tea helps warm you up and may provide health benefits at the same time. A new study shows tea may help strengthen your bones, too.

BONE UP ON OSTEOPOROSIS

Chef Nettie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:01:00 CST

Osteoporosis, the progressive thinning of the bones, affects more than 20 million people, most of them over the age of 50. Eight times more common in women than in men, the condition affects as many as half of all women over 45, and 90 percent of those over 75. People with the following sets of characteristics are most at risk:

TEN SUPER FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT

Chef Nettie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:01:00 CST

Ten Super Foods You Should Eat!

Oranges

Great-tasting and rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber

Whole-Grain Bread

It's higher in fiber and about a dozen vitamins and minerals than enriched white bread or "wheat" bread. And look for whole-grain crackers, like Nabisco Triscuits.

WHY EXERCISE IS COOL

Chef Nettie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:01:00 CST

Kids exercise all the time without even thinking of it. Just being active, like when you run around outside or play kickball at school, is a kind of exercise. What else counts as exercise? Playing sports, dancing, doing push-ups, and even reaching down to touch your toes.

IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM AND BODY IMAGE

Chef Nettie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:41:00 CST

I'm fat. I'm too skinny. I'd be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs.