Deep water running can be used as a great training tool for both runners and triathletes. Running in the water is a total body exercise that works your legs, trunk, and arms, and positively stresses your cardiovascular system. Because deep water running is a non-impact and non-weight bearing exercise, it gives your body a break … Continue reading This method of running is promising for those in injury rehabilitation
The holidays are supposed to be a time to celebrate and enjoy being with family and friends. But trying to make it “the best year ever” can lead to stress, disappointment and hefty credit card bills. It doesn’t have to be this way. Follow these three tips to cut the stress out of your holiday … Continue reading 3 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday
Heart hazards and conditions can be tough news to receive and even harder to manage, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Do you feel overwhelmed by the road bumps that could lie ahead? Take heart: A few preventative measures can reduce your overall cardiac risk and help keep your heart healthy for the long … Continue reading The Path to Heart Hazard Prevention
Heart disease claims more than one million lives per year, making it the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. This year, more than 920,000 American will have a heart attack; nearly half of them will occur without prior symptoms or warning signs. The good news is that some … Continue reading 8 Bad Habits That Put Your Heart at Risk
Whether you love your job or hate it, chances are that it’s a source of stress in your life to some degree or another. But workplace stress isn’t something that can just weigh heavily on your mind, but on your company’s bottom line as well. According to a recent study, work is the number one … Continue reading Coping with stress in the workplace
If you’re in North Texas, there’s a good chance that you’re stuck in traffic, especially around rush hour. It’s annoying. It’s frustrating. It’s stressful, and it doesn’t stop there. According to a new study, if you live in a high-traffic area then your mental health might be affected. I sat down with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD … Continue reading Why Sitting in Traffic is Bad For Your Health
At 21 years old I was living my perfect life. I had a three-year-old son, a godly man by my side, a job I cherished as a police dispatcher, and I was an avid softball player, so my health was never a concern. In November 2007, a walnut-sized lump on the left side of my … Continue reading Celebrating a “Cancerversary” With a Tattoo
Last Tuesday night, I sat in a downtown Dallas Art’s District auditorium that was filled with people interested in food. There was no cooking demonstration. The special of the day was a free talk by Dr. Mark Hyman, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine. What is functional medicine? According to Dr. Hyman, “functional medicine … Continue reading Creating Optimal Health Through Functional Medicine
If you haven’t had cancer, chances are someone in your family has. According to an Institute of Medicine estimation, 1 in 10 households has a member who has received a cancer diagnosis within the past five years. With cancer comes a boatload of stress for the patient but the stress doesn’t stop there. Families of cancer patients … Continue reading The Stress of Cancer on Your Family
