By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Even mild dehydration can cause your moods to change. When you get even slightly dehydrated you can experience more [... read more]

By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology When you get tired and depressed getting out in the sun feels good for your body and soul. A [... read more]

By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology UC Irvine researchers have found that acupuncture, performed once or twice weekly for four-to-eight weeks, significantly reduces blood [... read more]

By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology In two longitudinal studies, researchers Alex M. Wood, John Maltby, Raphael Gillett, P. Alex Linley and Stephen Joseph, examined [... read more]

By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Do you smile as a spiritual or health practice? Or do you smile only when you feel like [... read more]

By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology New research conducted over a 10-years period concludes that eating at least 25 grams of white fruits and vegetables [... read more]

Studies show that optimism can affect your health and how long you life.  Repeating positive affirmations throughout your day actually reduces stress and creates health. [... read more]