Lifestyle
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150 years of dieting fads and still no quick fix
WASHINGTON - Before there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice that urg…
Chiropractic myths and facts Chiropractic myths and facts
On a recent shopping trip I was reminded that even very intelligent, well-educated people don't fully understand much about my chosen profession...chiropractic. Times have definitely changed for the better and more…
Birth defects: What they are and how they happen
Birth defects are problems that happen while a baby is growing during pregnancy. These problems can cause physical or mental disabilities, and in some cases, death. There are thousands of different birth defects. A…
Ribs for an easy Super Bowl party
Nothing says game time like eating meat off the bone. Though ribs take a long time to cook, most of the cooking is unattended.
Why should we detoxify?
When trying to achieve optimal health, a person naturally looks towards cleansing the body of accumulated waste, known as detoxifying. "Detox" is a process the body goes through every moment of every day, transform…
Red wine trends
Last week we wrote of recent purchasing trends in white wines, so here is the red wine side of the ledger and just like the trends in white this is unlikely to change your personal buying patterns, but may introduc…
ACCU-TRAC motor technology
Have you ever driven over obstacles when one tire hits first and the chair jerks from side to side, or have trouble keeping your chair on track? Accu-Trac motor technology synchronizes power to the motors for strai…
It's all about balance - primer to Chinese cooking
What tastes like a pot sticker but looks like a million bucks? The dumplings served on the eve of Chinese New Year, of course.
Prebiotics... probiotics... which came first?
Pro-biotics may be the latest buzzword in the health and nutrition industry and I have talked about them at length in previous articles, but here is a new nutrition word — Prebiotics.
For prosperous new year, start by dining on clams
Clams symbolize prosperity in Chinese cuisine, and they are a must-have at Chinese New Year's banquets. Ditto for the scallions, whose hollow shoot represents an open mind. In this recipe, a combination of oyster s…
Slipped and almost fell
This time of the year I tend to hear many stories of people slipping and falling on an icy sidewalk or taking a bad spill while skiing. Rightly so, most people understand the damage that can be done to their spine …
The new Q6 Edge
The Q6 Edge power chair has been a wonderful surprise to new wheelchair users. This wheelchair is in Medicare's group three category of power wheelchairs. It's new and innovative design has been enjoyed already by …
Ask your audiologist...
My Mother needs hearing aids but she has arthritis and I am afraid she can't handle cleaning them and putting them in her ears. Is there a simpler hearing aid available now?
New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease
WASHINGTON - There's new hope for an overlooked epidemic: Two powerful drugs are nearing the market that promise to help cure many more people of liver-attacki…
White wine trends
Consumer buying patterns in wine constantly change like they do for all goods, and while it will likely hold minimal influence over your own preferences, it is fun to expose yourself to new things. When we last wro…