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Bring on a nice long Indian summer
I don’t see how it’s possible that we’re into September. This had to be the fastest summer ever … at least for me it was. Hope you had better luck.
Mind-body connection: Part 2
Research shows us that having negative thoughts or emotions can make us sick and even affect our lifespans. Aside from only ever having positive and happy thoughts for the rest of their lives, what is a person to d…
Multiple sclerosis and autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune conditions can be particularly challenging health conditions due to the fact that they originate when your body’s immune system becomes overly reactive to your own gland or tissue. Autoimmune conditions …
Most requested part 3: Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, perhaps more than any other grape varietal, varies greatly, depending on where it is grown. It is one of the easiest varietals to tell its appellation of origin in a blind tasting, as the difference in …
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Most requested part 2: Sauvignon Blanc
As much as any other varietal, Sauvignon Blanc has specific “camps” that consumers fall into. There are those of us who prefer the super high acid and somewhat green-noted wines from places like New Zealand and the…
Protecting our children through food
I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a parent who wasn’t concerned about their children’s health, and more especially, that they are feeding their kids the right foods. Feeding our children the correct foods that wi…
Are your thoughts causing you pain?
You might not realize this, but our emotional and physical health are connected. It doesn’t matter what the emotion is, our bodies have a physical response to our thoughts, how we feel and act. Positive emotions, s…
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Yo-yo weather
Do you feel like a yo-yo? No wonder, as we’ve gone from the temps being near 100 to being way down in the 70s. And that’s daytime highs. I’m afraid to look at …
Summer fun smacked by surgeries, fractures
We live where people like to vacation. That can be a huge advantage major when life happens and sours summertime plans.
Summer food safety
As we gear up for barbeque season, outdoor birthday parties, weddings, potlucks, and picnics, it is important to remember food safety. Food safety is something…
Staying healthy during 'smoke season'
In recent years, the second half of summer in the Inland Northwest has become a fifth season - Smoke Season. When wildfires occur across the region, the smoke …
Take a Break from Screen Time this Summer
We hear about it all the time now – kids and adults alike spend too much time in front of a screen. Whether it’s for social media or games, movies or TV shows,…
Time to ask - 'Where are you?'
It’s a little easier than we may think to be coasting through life and suddenly come to the realization that we are not aware of where we are. I don’t mean physically, our location; I am referring to the state we c…