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What's happening in our healthy community? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Get your gut bugs
Most of us probably aren’t thinking about bugs when we eat, but we should be! Probiotics, that is, are the good bacteria in our intestines that are beneficial for health. Your gut contains a diverse yet delicate ba…
Teeth grinding and night guards
Do you grind your teeth at night, or do you wear a night guard? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this article is for you. The typical way to treat tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is with a…
Spring projects
I don't know what it is about spring, but when it comes, everyone around here thinks that the hibernation of the winter is over and they are bound and determined to get some work done. They are stacking slash piles…
Vines and vintages, weather and rain
We have written many times about the preferences of winemakers and growers alike, which simply put are that a long slow dry and warm growing season is always better than any year involving cold and wet. We talk to …
When food is addicting
Not surprisingly, food addictions are in the top five of addictions and addictive behaviors. Why is food so addicting? There are many theories, mostly having nothing to do with willpower.
Signs of chronic inflammation
Normally, inflammation is part of a healthy immune response, an army of cells and chemicals that heal injury and fight infection. When you think of acute inflammation, you think of redness, pain, and swelling. Acut…
Wine at its simplest
Virtually everything we enjoy today started off in a simpler form before evolving to what we know now. Wine has been around since biblical times, perhaps even longer. It started out as a very basic reaction: yeast …
ADHD and sleep-disordered breathing
One of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is a condition that varies widely in kids. Over 6 million children in the US have been diagnosed wi…
You should know
The time is now for you to have your annual physical therapy evaluation for any of your musculoskeletal problems. I know, maybe you think your back or shoulder pain is just something you have to live with, or maybe…
Truly cultured
Recently, a new trend in eating is gaining popularity — that of consuming cultured foods. Also known as fermented, lacto-fermented, soured and pickled, these foods have many benefits. We consume cultured foods on a…
Health and fitness for our employees
May is a great month to celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day, which is third Wednesday of this month. The weather is getting warmer, and it is a great reminder of all the fun outdoor activities we can…
Eating cultured
When reading the above title, one of two images will be conjured up: Eating with high etiquette, very refined, expensive foods with a particular pomp; or eating foods that have been lacto-fermented (aka: “cultured”…
Cinderella and the law
We all know the story of the dutiful young maiden who gets whisked away by the prince of her dreams to a beautiful castle to live a life of luxury and charm. But what happens if the prince turns out to be not so ch…
Feedback should be a thing of the past
Almost everyone knows someone who wears a hearing aid which tends to whistle. What causes this annoying and embarrassing sound? Feedback is a whistling sound, which occurs when sound from the aid escapes back out o…
What's in your supplement?
Have you ever taken a fish oil supplement because you heard it was good for your heart? How about a vitamin C gummy when you feel a cold coming on? According to the CDC, over half of American consumers use suppleme…