For decades, we were advised to keep away from butter and other foods containing saturated fat because of the misguided belief that saturated fat raised the bad LDL cholesterol thus causing heart disease. Foods like red meat, eggs, and butter were unfortunately avoided and often under-consumed. However, recent studies have helped debunk the saturated fat …
Cold & Flu: Prevention & Natural Therapies
It’s important to strengthen and maintain a healthy immune system all year round so that your body can adequately fight influenza viruses and the viruses that cause the common cold. Though many people believe it’s not possible to ward off a cold or the flu, with the exception of the flu vaccine, the truth is we …
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Video: Pastured Pork with Wiseman Family Practice
YouTube Video Transcript: [intro music] [Pastured Pork with Wiseman Family Practice] [Wiseman Family Practice Integrative Medicine and Total Wellness] >> Dr. Jeremy Wiseman: Hey, everyone. Jeremy Wiseman here, with Wiseman Family Practice. I’m here in Rockdale, Texas at Richardson Farms, and what we’re going to learn today is we’re going to learn about pastured pork, …
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WFP Now Offering Our Online Natural Foods Delivered to Your Home
In our ongoing effort to bridge medicine with healthy food choices, Wiseman Health is happy to announce the addition of pasture-raised chicken eggs, grass-fed beef, and pastured pork to our online natural food store. We are now delivering all of our Wiseman Health online food purchases, including our low-temperature pasteurized whole milk, every Saturday to …
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The Health Benefits of Dry Brushing
The process of gently running a soft-bristle brush over dry, bare skin is known as dry brushing. When performed daily, dry brushing exfoliates dead skin cells on the body and also delivers some major benefits to your overall health: The skin is the body’s largest organ. It serves us well as a protective barrier, but, …
Texas Governor Appoints Dr. Jeremy Wiseman to State Board of Acupuncture Examiners
We’re proud to announce that Jeremy Wiseman, MD has been selected by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve as a member of the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners. During his term (expiring January of 2021), Dr. Wiseman will work with members of the board to regulate the practice of acupuncture as mandated by the …
The Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
At Wiseman Family Practice, we often talk about diet and exercise as key components of preventive medicine, but there’s another element that is also beneficial to your health: plants in your home and workspace. The best part about bringing beautiful greenery indoors is that it’s an easy, natural strategy: one that adds great value to …
Essential Anti-Inflammatory Herbs, Spices, and Foods
Your body’s first line of defense against infection is your immune system. As the body attempts to rid itself of foreign substances, an immune response is triggered to help restore health. Inflammation is part of this normal healing process, but when the body doesn’t turn it off—or attacks healthy cells,which occurs with an autoimmune disease—the …
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11 Tips for Sunlight, Sunscreen, & Vitamin D
For years, we’ve heard about the damaging effects of sunlight: skin damage, wrinkles, and skin cancer—all of which should be carefully considered. However, in our best efforts to avoid the negative consequences of sun exposure, most of us no longer balance getting the right amount of sunlight. Altered exposure to the sun—whether intentional or due …
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