The Real Story Behind Weight and Arthritis. One arthritis risk factor to target is body fat because as we’re about to see fat cells actively drive arthritis pain and inflammation. In fact losing some body fat will not only help arthritis and pain, but have so many other health benefits… and it’s not nearly as […]
What You Need To Know About Arthritis, Pain, and Stiffness
Osteoarthritis Causes Many People Serious Problems in Texarkana. Osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease, and bone spur formation is very common. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees. It’s also very common in the neck and back. We know that trauma can start or accelerate the process of developing arthritis. We […]
Kid’s Health Tip, Cut The Sugar and Juice
Overweight children with fatty liver disease sharply reduced the amount of fat and inflammation in their liver by cutting soft drinks, fruit juices, and foods with added sugars from their diets according to a new study. Up to 10% of kids and 38% of obese kids already have fatty liver, an indicator of liver damage […]
Sugar, Salt, and Heart Disease
Sugar, not salt, should be the focus in treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease according to a recent study. A Very Important Message About Heart Disease. Sugar intake (especially fructose), not salt, is putting you at serious risk of cardiovascular/heart problems according to this research. Cardiovascular disease kills more people than anything else in […]
How To Raise Fit Kids
Helping Your Kids Get and Stay Fit. The National Institutes of Health reports about 55% of adults are overweight or obese. This is up from 43% in the 60’s. How heavy and how healthy we are often is related to our habits when young. Our kids now are becoming increasingly sedentary, only 19% are physically […]