Chronic Pain and Acceptance Accepting your body and diagnosis is one of the first steps in healing By Lisa Iannucci, CTW Features Tara Mandarano has been suffering from chronic pain for more than a decade after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and endometriosis. It’s been a long road for her to … [Read more...]
Is Your Favorite Food Helping Or Harming You?
Is Your Favorite Food Helping Or Harming You? Controlling inflammation through your diet looks a lot like controlling for weight gain Article By Stephanie Harvin, CTW Features No look at chronic pain would be complete without considering the foods we eat. Not surprisingly, the same foods that … [Read more...]
Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone – And Help Is Available
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone – and help is available The problem could be an anxiety disorder Article By | Erik J. Martin, CTW Features You’re driving along contentedly in your car. It’s a sunny, carefree day, and there’s little on your mind except finding a good song on the radio. Before … [Read more...]
Help is Only a Call Away: Celebrate 2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11
Help is Only a Call Away: Celebrate 2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11 Information provided by United Way of the Brazos Valley Annual 2-1-1 Day takes place on Feb. 11 to raise awareness about 2-1-1 Texas, the free, statewide 24-hour hotline that connects Texans to community resources in their area. By … [Read more...]
A Day in the Shelter with Aggieland Humane Society
A Day in the Shelter Article + Photos Courtesy of | Aggieland Humane Society 7 A.M. – Bright and Early! Breakfast is served for cats and dogs! Staff members and trained volunteers also begin cleaning each and every kennel. Staff members make notes of which pets need vaccines or who … [Read more...]
Foods that Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
article courtesy of Comfort Keepers® Heart Health as We Age As we age, the risk of heart disease can increase due to a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries begin to narrow from plaque buildup in the arterial walls, disrupting blood flow throughout the … [Read more...]