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                About / News / 2016 / December

                Posts in December, 2016

                • Why Water Matters More Than You Think

                  December 22, 2016
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Our brains, blood, and lungs are composed of 70-80-90% water respectively. Your body relies on water to function properly and not in a small way. It’s necessary for digestion and elimination, helps the kidneys and liver flush out waste and toxins, regulates body temperature, and carries oxygen to cells. Without it, you’ll become dehydrated, and in severe cases of dehydration, people die. Functional ...

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                • The Power Of Words And Your Health

                  December 15, 2016
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Today’s focus is on one issue of mental health that everyone, including myself is guilty of sometimes. Today, we are going to discuss words and the tremendous impact words have on your health. Every positive word we read, write or speak could have a very direct influence on our physical body. Japanese scientist, Masaru Emoto performed experiments on frozen water in the late 1990’s and tested the ...

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                • The Wonderful World Of Circadian Rhythm

                  December 8, 2016
                  Posted By Kirby Medical Center

                  Have you ever noticed that you tend to feel energized and drowsy around the same times every day? If so, you have your circadian rhythm to thank. What is it, exactly? Your circadian rhythm is a 24-hour internal clock that is running in your brain and cycles between sleepiness and alertness at regular intervals. It’s also known as your sleep/wake cycle. Interesting! For most adults, the least amount of energy ...

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