Achilles tendon rehabilitation – Part 2

Now is the time to add some intensity to your range of motion exercises. The goal here is to gradually reintroduce some force to the injured muscles, ligaments, and tendons through a series of stretches. When trying to increase the strength of your Achilles tendon, be sure to do it gradually and systematically, slightly overloading the muscles and tendons. Be […]

7 tips for dog care in winter

Just as we take care of ourselves, or our skin and hair during the winter, our canine friends also need proper care. Take a look at 7 winter dog grooming tips. Show him that his comfort and safety are important to you. 1. Groom carefully – Keep the insulating layer. Do not shave your dog down to the skin in […]

How lymphatic drainage is anti-aging

Lymphatic drainage plays an important role in any health or anti-aging regimen on several fronts. Not only does overall skin tone improve, but getting proper lymphatic flow and detoxification aids in healthy cell renewal. Simply put, the lymphatic system is a pumping system made up of lymph nodes and lymphatic fluid. Lymphatic fluid is one of the body’s mechanisms for […]

Weight loss medications or meditation

Losing weight is a good thing. Some people try diet, exercise, and medication for this purpose. Others will try yoga, meditation, and traditional Chinese weight loss methods. Either way, it’s a good approach because we’ll get the same desired results. Is it possible to lose weight with meditation? Is it possible to lose weight with meditation? This article is not […]

Texas Goes Green: Super green foods become more popular with the health conscious

Green foods have recently become the focus of modern natural health practices in Texas and the United States. Juice bars and natural health food markets in Austin, Dallas and Houston offer spirulina smoothies, chlorella vegetable juices and wheatgrass power shots. Naturopaths have been known to prescribe super green foods to aid in the treatment of conditions ranging from asthma to […]