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The Reason Cats Shouldn’t Land on their Feet

Most people might say that dogs are the smartest domesticated animal. In most cases I think you would be right. I apologize to you cat enthusiasts, but before you reach for your pitch forks and torches there is something important you should know and be aware of: If you fall from a height, DONT land […]

Three Safety Tips for Walking With Diabetes

As you are planting, pruning and picking out your favorites to spruce up your gardens this summer, you may want to check out the Garden Architecture Exhibition at Architecture Center Houston. Get inspired by looking at some of Houstons historic gardens. Spending a day on your feet could be problematic if you have diabetes. Avoid […]

In Memoriam

It is that time of year when we remember and honor the service men and women who bravely and valiantly serve our great nation. We remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense not only of our country, but of other nations as well. We also need to remember the […]

Skin Cancer Awareness

May is cancer awareness month. I will make no wisecracks or puns in this blog. I feel confident in the following statement: You would be hard pressed to find an individual who has no relative or friend not touched by some form of cancer. Because of its prevalence, it is extremely important to be aware. […]

Easy Home Remedies for Ankle Pain

Houston is swinging into summer with a fantastic event coming up May 24, 2014the Carnival Houston. This exciting day will celebrate the music, food and costumes from the Caribbean, Brazil, and New Orleans. Get your feet ready to samba and join in on the fun! If you are going to miss out on an event […]

Feet and the Pitching Duel

Take me out to the ballgame Take me out the crowd Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks I dont care if we never get back Let me root, root, root for the home team If they dont win its a shame, For its one, two, three strikes.your out At the old.ball.game! Spring is upon […]

An Ace up the Sleeve for Doctor’s

Im sure at some point in your life you have wondered about the instruments/tools/toys your physician uses on a daily basis. Lets be honest, your physician is like the Empire in Star Wars; they get all the really cool gadgets. Just when you think they couldnt possibly have anything else to play with, you find […]

Are You Ready for Some Football

The NFL draft is complete and hopes are high. Whether you agree with the decisions your favorite team made, you are super stoked for opening day. All, or most, of your teams personnel are healthy. You begin to meticulously research players for your fantasy football team. As you impatiently wait, what should you worry about? […]

Varicose Veins

There are moments in our lives when we find ourselves the recipient of too much information. For instance, the day your parents decided to have a detailed conversation about their upcoming romantic getaway and the things they were looking forward to doing. Or the night your grandfather thought it a good idea to discuss his […]

HBO but NOT the Home Box Office Version

Have you ever heard someone talking about HBO therapy? If so, did you wonder if watching hours upon hours of HBO is a viable medical treatment? If only. What you heard was not Home Box Office therapy, but Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy. HBO has been around since the 1930s. It was originally used to treat deep […]