May is Mental Health Month
May Mental Health Month began in 1949 to raise awareness for the millions of Americans who are suffering from a mental illness. One in four American adults live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition. Most of these people do not receive care. Experts say that mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States. Mental illness can include depression, anxiety, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress. If left untreated, these illnesses can cause extensive damage to a person’s overall well-being. Many people do not actively seek out care because they are afraid of how they will be perceived, because they don’t have insurance, or simply because they have a lack of information. In reality, most mental health illnesses are treatable, and people can go on to live happy and productive lives. Hill Country Health & Wellness Center has a Behavioral Health Department that is ready and willing to serve those in need. Our friendly, caring staff and counselors work hard to ensure that you are taken care of. Please call us at 530-337-6263 to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
March 27th is American Diabetes Alert Day
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center offers Diabetes Management.
Call us at 530.337-6243 to make an appointment with one of our doctors
to discuss your diabetes care.
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million children and adults in America, and about 7 million don’t even know they have it. Even more frightening is the fact that another 79 million Americans have prediabetes, which will develop into type 2 diabetes if left untreated. Early detection and treatment of diabetes is crucial for preventing complications such as blindness, amputation, stroke, and kidney and heart disease. American Diabetes Alert Day is was established to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits. Hill Country Health & Wellness Center offers diabetic screening. If you are diagnosed with diabetes, our staff will work with you to make sure all of your care needs are met, and that you have the information you need to make important lifestyle decisions.
February 2012 Blog Entry: Health Benefits of Massage
Massage: the therapeutic use of the hands to manipulate skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage therapy can have many beneficial results, including improved overall well-being, especially if done on a regular basis. Massage releases endorphins, the body’s “feel good drug,” neuropeptides that work as natural pain killers. It not only relieves mental and physical stress, it also improves sleep quality, mental clarity, and strengthens the immune system. Massaging muscle tissue increases blood flow, which keeps the tissue healthy by providing it oxygen. This is why many people with arthritis report good results with massage therapy and why it speeds up recovery from an injury. Coincidentally, by increasing blood flow, massage reduces heart rate and blood pressure. Massage therapy can also be beneficial for infant growth, and it can be a helpful component of cancer treatment. Be sure to talk to your massage therapist before getting a massage and let them know of any pre-existing conditions you may have so that you can get the most out of your massage experience.