Mindful Health
Be Mindful of Your Blood Pressure
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the growing causes of death in America. Taking mindful steps to reduce your risk can help ensure that you live a long and healthy life. Over 1.5 billion people in the world today are suffering from hypertension and over nine million people die due to [...]
National Women’s Health Week
This past Sunday marked the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, a time in which we Americans encourage the women in our lives to get checkups to ensure they live long healthy lives. With the right Mindful steps we can assure that all American women are getting the medical treatment they deserve. National Women’s Health [...]
Medical Benefits of Meditation
By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology May is Meditation Month! Emerging scientific studies show that the relaxation response (meditation) has proven benefits in a variety of diseases. What are you waiting for? After reading this list, start meditating with Dr. Hall at The Meditation Room. Stress: The term meditation is also referred to as [...]
It’s Three AM and You’re Still Awake
Don’t worry you’re not alone. Over half the adult population isn’t getting enough sleep and are staying awake all stressed out. Is your health in danger from the stress in your life? Take this simple quick stress awareness test to find out. Do you chronically say, “I’m exhausted” and are concerned about your health? Do you [...]
5 Natural Cures for Headaches
When your head is pounding you may be quick to pick up a bottle of aspirin for relief, but there are more mindful and natural ways to ease your headaches. According to the World Health Organization, 47 percent of adults suffer from headaches at least once a year. The types of headaches experienced by these [...]
Play Reduces Stress and Slows Aging
Games are not just for kids anymore. More and more people over the age of 50 are venturing online to play games. People are hopping on the Net to play for a multitude of reasons—to have fun, exercise their minds, relax, and connect with friends and family. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests regular [...]
Challenge the Clock by Exercising
You’re never too old for strength training, and now it appears that working out actually can address the changes of aging, at least in muscle cells. Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University recruited a group of 51 men and women, 26 of them between the ages of 20 and 35 and 25 of them over 65. [...]
Learn CPR to Help Save Lives
If someone stops breathing there’s no time for hesitating. The earlier victims receive aid, the greater their chances of survival. The recent tragedy in Bakersfield, California has highlighted the importance of CPR procedures. Not too long ago, 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless collapsed at her home in Glenwood Gardens (an elderly living facility). The emergency services were [...]
Stress During Pregnancy
Being pregnant and stressed is the worst combination for the physical and mental health of the mom and the unborn child. Research shows that whatever the mom is feeling, it indirectly affects the fetus through a change of hormone levels. Spiritually, mood also affects the entire body, which can impact the development of the fetus [...]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By: James Hixon, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology March is colon cancer awareness month. I have been a gastroenterologist for many decades. In this time I have experienced dynamic changes in the growth of our field. We have developed incredible diagnostic tools to find cancers and now use numerous innovative treatments for colon cancer. One in [...]
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