Posts by Kwame Asamoah
Dieting Getting in the way of a Healthy Lifestyle?
While a new year picks up steam and you try to keep your weight loss resolution, ask yourself this, is it worth putting your body through this stress? We all recognize that fad diets may get the job done in the short term, but let’s try to think about what is the best option for…
Read MoreEasy Ways to Get Active and Feel Good
If you’re like most people, every so often you look in the mirror or at your lifestyle and wish things were different. Perhaps right now you lead a sedentary lifestyle, are stuck in traffic for hours each day commuting between work and home, and are dining on fatty take-out food because you have no time to…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Diabetes
As the prevalence of diabetes continues to rise, it’s becoming known as the new silent killer. And because about 10% of all adult emergency room visits stem from diabetes-related symptoms or complications, what you don’t know about diabetes could hurt you … or even kill you. So, with the close of the American Diabetes Month in November, there’s…
Read MoreVaping and Your Lung health
It seems like vape pens are everywhere in today’s society. You see people walking down the street, sitting in a restaurant, maybe even in school, all followed by large puffs of white smoke. Vaping is extremely common, and up until recently, totally acceptable to do almost anywhere other than an airplane. People have been convinced…
Read MoreHome Remedies for the Common Cold
Feeling under the weather? Unfortunately, the common cold is an all-too-common part of life, often taking us out of school or out of work for days at a time. While there’s no way to prevent catching a cold, there are a things we can do to minimize getting sick and recovering faster faster. Prevention Cold viruses…
Read MoreWhen to Take Your Baby to the ER instead of the Urgent Care
When it comes to your child, doctor visits are considered a part of the package – children are seen in clinics, urgent cares, and emergency rooms. Kids are seen for a variety of reasons; most commonly illnesses and unintentional injuries. Accidental falls dramatically outrank all other causes of nonfatal injuries until the preteen years. Fatal…
Read MoreWhere and How to Beat the Heat with a Splash
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “beat the heat”? Our guess is probably the image of a pool, ocean, or lake with a cold beverage in hand. Here in Pflugerville, we are lucky to have various options to choose from when it comes to accessible bodies of water, so we’ve decided to…
Read MoreBack Pain: Causes and Prevention
Did you know that back pain back is one of the most common health issues that Americans of all ages face? Studies show that at least 8 out of 10 people will suffer from it, which means at least 31 million Americans are expected to experience back pain at some point in their life, so…
Read MoreSunscreen: Protection from the Summer Sun
Time and time again, you have been told by advertisements, doctors, or other medical professionals that wearing sunscreen is essential, but it can be hard to understand the benefits of wearing it until it’s too late and you’ve got a bad sunburn! Wearing sunscreen daily, especially during the summer months, can make a huge difference…
Read MoreThe Beginners Guide to Getting Fit
Spring is officially here and the weather is ideal for exercising. Fitness isn’t just for dieters, body builders or athletes; fitness is for everyone. No matter how long it’s been since you last tried working out, it’s never too late to get yourself back on the right track. But between all the techniques, terminology and…
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