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It's a great time for growing
We can only hope that June doesn’t fly by as quickly as May did. Now that summer is here, it would be great if time would just slow down a bit.
When smoke gets in your eyes, fight back
June is barely a week old. Summer doesn’t make its official debut for a couple more weeks. Yet already, smoke from wildfires has watered North Idaho eyes, scratched throats and raised a dismal specter: What if the …
Resolving hot flashes takes detective work
No one likes hot flashes. While those who have never experienced them wonder why ‘just getting a little hot’ should be a big deal, those suffering greatly from them say, ‘Oh my gosh! These are awful!’ Hot flashes c…
Photobiomodulation: The new frontier of brain science
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is the use of red or near-infrared light, more specifically low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or cold lasers, to stimulate, heal, regenerate and protect tissue that has either been injured or …
Five ways to prevent macular degeneration
It’s estimated that 10 to 11 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause severe, irreversible vision changes. Globally, macular degeneration is the leading cause of permanent visi…
A slow start
Wine-grape growing, like almost any farming enterprise, is one fraught with peril. It racks the nerves of even the most hearty of souls. Add in the pressure on non-grower winemakers to produce a consistent product,…
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Motor vehicle accidents: When should I get evaluated for injuries?
The answer is, immediately following the accident, even if you don’t have any pain. The reason is that many individuals do not display symptoms for days, weeks or even months after the incident. It is important to …
The best of the high end
Like most wine consumers, the typical bottle we drink on any given week night is not expensive. It probably averages around $15. We get to the weekend and we may want to splurge a bit after a full week of work, so …
Oh, my aching body!
Do you wake up stiff in the morning and then loosen up after moving around for a while? Or do you stiffen up as the day progresses? Either way it is an indication of inflammation in your body and can be uncomfortab…
Enjoy those blooms!
Is May flying by, or is it just my imagination? Everywhere you look, things are in bloom — from big trees to short bulbs and perennials. The extra warm weather…
Inflammation: Pros and cons yes, I just said pros
Inflammation, it’s the big, bad elephant that everyone in the wellness world loves to talk about, that is responsible for everything from joint pain to nerve degeneration, right? Well — yes and no.
The ratings game
As a wine consumer and as a wine professional, I have always felt the most important rating one can put on any wine is whether you like it or not. After that initial judgment, price then comes into play and perhaps…
7 habits for digestive health
Your digestive health is directly impacted by your lifestyle and the foods you choose to eat. By taking steps to improve your habits, your digestive system will function more efficiently, improving your overall hea…
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