The term “arthritis” literally means inflammation of a joint, but it is generally used to describe any condition in which there is damage to the cartilage. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat and pain.

Hypnosis is safe, powerful and effective. Hypnosis is very misunderstood due to the movies and television, but actually it is only a condition of deep relaxation. I call it “Relaxation on Purpose for a Purpose” because it is always directed toward a goal.

The clock struck midnight, and the New Year is already underway. You set some new goals such as lose weight, save money and possibly a goal that sounds something like “I want to become a better me.” Weeks later you find your old habits have slowly crept their way back in.

The Shreveport Little Theatre’s annual gala will bring fashion and theatrical costuming to the runway at the Margaritaville Resort Paradise Theatre on Saturday, April 13, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Anticipated to be a sold-out, fun-filled affair, 300 fashionistas will enjoy a brunch buffet, mimosas, bloody marys, and silent and live auctions.

The Shreveport Little Theatre’s annual gala will bring fashion and theatrical costuming to the runway at the Margaritaville Resort Paradise Theatre on Saturday, April 13, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Anticipated to be a sold-out, fun-filled affair, 300 fashionistas will enjoy a brunch buffet, mimosas, bloody marys, and silent and live auctions.

In October, BRF transitioned University Health System to its new owners. For the five years leading up to this transition, saving the North Louisiana safety net hospitals and putting them on even footing was a primary goal for BRF leadership and many of our employees.

Did you know that the average healthy 2-year-old has never visited a pediatric dentist? In fact, only 25 percent of children have seen a dentist by the age of 5. Since tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the nation, children must see a pediatric dentist from an early age to help them avoid dental decay.

CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System announced it is launching a $43 million investment in the local community. The 24-month expansion project, called the Highland 100, kicked off in January at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, located at 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport.