Magnesium: Mother nature’s miracle mineral

Magnesium: Mother nature’s miracle mineral

by: Radhia Gleis Nearly every day someone comes into the store with questions about magnesium. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body. One of its most important functions is that it plays a key role in producing energy, this makes it vitally important for all cellular functions […]

Play hard, protect your smile

Play hard, protect your smile

by Dr. Ron White The statistics are clear that sports and recreation can lead to dental injury; more than three million teeth will be knocked out in youth sporting activities this year.  However, the evidence is also clear that wearing a mouth guard can help to prevent dental injury; an athlete […]

Don’t mess with Texas

Don’t mess with Texas

by Reba Byrd & Carolyn Verdina Don’t mess with Texas. We Texans are so proud of our state, aren’t we? There is nothing quite like driving through the Hill Country or watching that sunset during the summer months, cold beverage in hand. We all work together to keep our state […]

Snakes in the grass

Snakes in the grass

by: Scott Coltharp The chance of being bit by a venomous snake in Texas is rare. Only 15 of the 113 species/subspecies of snakes in Texas are venomous. There are four species of venomous snakes in Texas: rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins (cotton mouth) and coral snakes. The first three are in […]

Fleas: The tiny pest

Fleas: The tiny pest

by Frank Shuman, DVM This summer has been primed for an escalation in fleas due to the mild winter and significant rains Central Texas has received. These two factors have created an environment that is perfect to a record number of menacing pests. There are over 1900 flea species in […]

Summer detox looks great on you

Summer detox looks great on you

by Radhia Gleis We are all exposed to toxins in the air we breathe, the water we drink and products we use. Detoxification is a full-time job for your body; it’s a natural, ongoing process that happens 24/7 and with all the toxins and stress in the modern world, it […]

When can I apply for Medicare?

When can I apply for Medicare?

by: Tom Diehl You have a seven month “window” to apply for Medicare as you approach your sixty-fifth birthday. You can apply three months before your birth month, during your birth month and up to three months after your birth month. You will apply for Medicare Part B and pay […]

Heat stroke in pets

Heat stroke in pets

by: Frank Shuman We are slowly working our way into the heat of the summer. Becoming aware of how to prevent and treat your pet for heat exhaustion and heat stroke are important. Hyperthermia may be a life-threatening condition and does require immediate treatment once a dog or cat’s body temperature […]