Dr. Christine Browning discusses high blood pressure, causes and treatments

High blood pressure is among the most pervasive chronic conditions in America. An estimated 95% of Americans will battle high blood pressure at some point in their lives. High blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure greater than 140 or diastolic pressure greater than 90. Unfortunately, most people with high blood pressure feel no … Read More

Lighten Up: Risk Factors – Part 2

[Author's Note: This blog post is the last post in a three month blog series that has been published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Previously in this blog … Read More

Lighten Up: Moods & Foods

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. We realize that some people try to … Read More

Lighten Up: Delightful Dining Out

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.]   Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Eating out can be a hassle … Read More

Lighten Up: Mind/Body Exercise

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. “The spirit and the will to excel … Read More

Heart Month: Cardiac Words of the Week

February is heart disease awareness month. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 81,100,000 American adults (more than one in three) had one or more types of cardiovascular disease in 2010. As the week comes to a close and we begin to think forward to our weekend plans, let’s take a moment to review … Read More

Lighten Up: Stress & Cognitive Restructuring

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. The following is an excerpt from a … Read More

Heart Month: Cardiac Words of the Week

February is heart disease awareness month. According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 81,100,000 American adults (more than one in three) had one or more types of cardiovascular disease in 2010. As the week comes to a close and we begin to think forward to our weekend plans, let’s take a moment to review … Read More

Lighten Up: Healthful Eating

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. According to Walter Willett, M.D. and the … Read More

Lighten Up: Mindfulness

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. The following is from a presentation by … Read More