Health myths we grew up with—true or false?
It was pure torture. Sitting next to the crystal clear blue water on my Superman beach towel, staring longingly into the depths of the public swimming pool. Twenty-three minutes had passed since I swallowed my last bite of sandwich,
Well Being
Drowning in Bolonga and Cheese
- 03 September 2012
- Brian Udermann
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
- 03 September 2012
- By Dorothy Merritt, MD
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Treating Anxiety and Depression without Drugs!
Do people tell you that you worry too much? Do you constantly fear the worst? It may not seem the same...being chased by a hungry lion and worrying about losing your job or being infected with West Nile virus.
Fit for Nature
- 03 September 2012
- By Jennifer Babisak
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Local outdoor venues invite you to hike, bike, paddle, and stretch !
Huffing and puffing on the elliptical trainer, inhaling the body odor of the sweat-drenched guy on the machine next to me, struggling to attach my headphones to the tiny television screen—the monotonous routine of exercising at fitness clubs is enough to drive even hardcore fitness enthusiasts to burnout.
Finding Grace in the Flow
- 03 September 2012
- By Karen Rae Wilson
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Align with the power of grace, synchronicity, and purpose
Recently I was asking a group of people if they felt they were born with a mission or something they were uniquely born to express.
Houston Physicians’ Hospital
- 03 September 2012
- By Diana Dunne
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A personal approach to specialty care!
“Finally, I can walk my dog without that awful pain,” Darlene Rockett says. “I can actually grocery shop without hanging on the cart for support. And I’m planning to get back on my bicycle this weekend!”
THE BEST DIET FOR YOUR HEALTH
- 06 August 2012
- By Dorothy Merritt, MD
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Rising chronic diseases, linked to our Western diet, can be healed with different food choices.
Experts disagree on the right diet for optimum health and vitality. Low carb? Low fat? High protein? Or, none of the above?
Back to School: Making a Healthy Transition
- 30 July 2012
- By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
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Helpful advice for parents on common children’s issues
Fall can be a chaotic season, filled with back-to-school shopping, meetings and the start of a new academic year. These transitions can be stressful and, especially for children, increase the risks of cold and flu.
The Heavy Burden of Household Toxins
- 05 July 2012
- By Dorothy Merritt, MD
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Learn how to stop bringing toxins into your home and to help your body detoxify.
Part III in Dr. Merritt’s Environmental Health and Medicine Series.
Most of us understand the obvious, that certain household products like pesticides, cleaning products and automotive supplies contain harmful ingredients that we should stay away from.
Change Through Challenge
- 05 July 2012
- By Patricia Gras
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United Way President on loss and giving.
Anna Babin was the CEO of Catholic Charities, one of the largest Catholic social service organizations in Texas. In 2005, during the Katrina evacuation, she became president of United Way of Greater Houston.










