Brazos Minshew is a Board Certified practitioner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He was first licensed in 1985, became Board Certified in 1990 and earned his Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine in 1993. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) is a non-profit organization established in 1982. Its … More Brazos Minshew and Oriental Medicine

MOVE Brazos Minshew “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states.” – Carol Welch   Introduction   While everyone recognizes that health is their most valuable asset, many neglect the very basic and vital things we must do every day to preserve it and boost our wellness and … More Move by Brazos Minshew

ACHIEVE Brazos Minshew “Purpose is fundamental to health, healing, longevity and happiness.” – Richard Leider   After our basic physical needs (breathe, hydrate, nourish, sleep, move) and our emotional needs (connect) are met, what comes next? Achieving our higher purpose is fundamental to our existence.34 As humans, we are the only species with the potential … More Achieve by Brazos Minshew

CONNECT Brazos Minshew “Connection is health.” – Wendell Berry Healthy connections with family, close friends and people we volunteer with for a good cause not only give us pleasure and enrich our lives, but they are also vital to our health and longevity. Emotions like love, empathy and compassion can help balance the immune system … More Connect by Brazos Minshew

NOURISH Brazos Minshew “Every living cell in your body is made from the food you eat. If you consistently eat junk food, then you’ll have a junk body.” – Jeanette Jenkins Nourishing our bodies with the right nutrients is vital to our health and wellness. Precisely what constitutes the ideal diet is an ongoing debate, … More Nourish by Brazos Minshew

SLEEP Brazos Minshew “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” – An Irish proverb Sleep is a life-sustaining, replenishing vital activity on par with breathing, hydrating and nourishing. It consolidates memories, facilitates learning and optimizes cognitive and physical performance.14 Perhaps this explains why we are wired to spend … More Sleep by Brazos Minshew

HYDRATE   Brazos Minshew   “Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends…” – Jacques Cousteau Water is the essential fluid our bodies need. Pure, simple and calorie-free water was our natural hydration choice in the beginning and remains the mainstay of our health and wellness. Through proper hydration, our bodies … More Hydrate by Brazos Minshew