Tooth care 'to-do' list

What is on your to-do list for today, this month, this year? No matter your age, there should be some 'to-do's' in the back of your mind to keep your teeth healthy for many years to come. On a weekly basis, I see p…

Shoulder dislocation

Because the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and has such a wide range of motion, it is more likely to dislocate than any other joint in the body. Dislocations are among the most common traumatic injur…

Communication tips

Things you can do to help your family member with hearing loss to communicate better with those around them.

Lessons learned from Asian cultures

Every spring, I teach one of my favorite classes - Global Nutrition. It's the study of how other cultures value health, food and wellness. Asian diets and culture are one of my favorite sections because I believe t…

Planting season still a few weeks away

A lot of you have recently acquired a nice blooming Easter lily. These can be planted outdoors and will live for years to come. Don't get in a big hurry as "planting season" here is still a few weeks away. In the m…

Milestone Announcements April 27, 2014

Community Thanks April 27, 2014

Health and fitness benefits of deep-tissue massage

There are many types of massage methods, but for active people, deep-tissue massage can have the most positive impact on your body.

The importance of sleep position

Are you stiff and sore when you get up in the morning? Research shows that more than 70 million people suffer from sleep-related pain. The wrong sleep position can cause muscle aches and cramping, impaired circulat…

Ask your audiologist...

About age-related hearing loss

How to choose a back specialist

Before you can choose a back specialist, you need to understand where spinal decay comes from.

Getting chicky with chickpeas

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are a legume and a native to one of the healthiest diets, the Mediterranean diet. The earliest chickpeas were found 7,500 years ago in Turkey, so they are considered an old and traditiona…

The making of a great palate

We have all tasted with folks who have great palates. You know the ones. They can identify every nuance in the flavor and depth of wine as they taste. When we go to dinner with them, they pick wines that they know …

Shop local, buy local

Invest in your own community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community; they are less likely to leave, and more invested in the future of the community and the quality of service that goes al…