Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we should be thankful in our lives. It may involve lots of loud visiting relatives, watching funny movies and of course eating turkey! The age old tale of turkey and tryptophan seems to come up every year…Does the tryptophan in turkey make you extra sleepy on Thanksgiving?
The stomach flu, also known as acute gastroenteritis, is caused by one of several types of viruses. Viruses such as rotavirus, enteric adenovirus, and norovirus cause symptoms of frequent loose stool, nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal cramping. Typically, the illness lasts no more than a week and treatment is aimed at symptom management and hydration.
If you are like most people, figuring out meals for you and your family can be a struggle. It is sometimes easier and less expensive to pick up “something quick.” Are you putting your family at health risks by doing this?
Do you cough or feel short of breath all the time? Get frequent respiratory infections? Are you a smoker that …
Vitamin supplementation is a topic frequently asked during visits with the doctor. What vitamin should I be on? How can I get tested for vitamin deficiency?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which encourages people to take part in early detection of the disease. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and early detection provides a 100% 5 year survival rate.
Do you have trouble sleeping, experience mood fluctuations or generally feel anxious all the time? These can be symptoms of underlying mood disorders and can be treated if diagnosed properly.
That time of the year is coming up again. Are you ready for flu season? Consider getting a flu shot in the next month to help protect yourself against this contagious illness all season long.
Austin is well known for several things; live music, local shops, and allergies. Allergies affect people from all walks of life and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. So what am I supposed to do for my allergies?
The New Year is here and you are probably thinking you should stick with your New Year’s resolution of losing some weight. Here are a few things to remember with weight loss and dieting….there is no quick weight loss!