Are you ready for the central Texas cedar season? Part 1

When I moved here from Colorado ten years ago, I had never heard of cedar fever. I was accustomed to a Spring and Fall allergy season, but all the allergy sufferers that I knew in Colorado got a break from their symptoms during the winter. That is why I was surprised to meet so many people in Waco whose WORST allergy season starts around Thanksgiving and extends through January or February. And, even more so than other allergens, cedar allergies seem to lay the groundwork for some really nasty secondary infections — all the way from... [Read more...]

Ed Schaub, Gatesville TX

“I am a 68 year old university lecturer who was first referred to Kristen Horner for ear and facial pain by my family doctor. At my first visit, I was greatly impressed by the fact that Kristen spent about an hour discussing my medical history and existing overall health situation. In addition to the facial pain that I was experiencing, my family doctor had earlier diagnosed some fairly severe intestinal pain and discomfort as symptoms of a very low-functioning gallbladder. At the time, he had recommended that I give serious consideration... [Read more...]

Karen Bartosh, mother of 17 year old Jamie, Abbott TX

“We have been so fortunate this year.  Our daughter is in so much better health since she has been seeing you.  She started to try to get a little stuffy nose that lead to a cough and she could feel it begin to affect her bronchial tubes so we started her on the Gan Mao Ling (I have no idea if I spelled that right) and she has improved to the point that we are not afraid that she is going to get sick now.  These are such huge improvements over the past.”  Read More →

Bobbie Grounds, Hillsboro TX

“For years I had felt like I was drowning in phlegm — my chest, my nose, and my sinuses were full of it and I caught every bug that went around.  None of the medications, either prescribed or over the counter, were much help.  My daughter suggested that I give acupuncture a try.  My granddaughter had been treated with much success by Kristen.  I figured if she could do this, I could too.  I am much better now and am so glad I chose to come.  The Chinese herbal medicine is amazing and so effective, without the worry of... [Read more...]