Healthy Community
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…
Clean up your skin care
The largest organ in the human body is the skin. It actually accounts for 16 percent of total body weight! The skin is a complex system made up of nerves, glands and cell layers and plays an important role in overa…
Sleep disorders in kids
Parents, you are usually the first-line persons to recognize that there a potential problem with your child in almost every area of your child’s life! Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) includes snoring, upper airway…
All in the swing
I have always marveled at individuals that possess the tenacity in their personal life to rise above their circumstances. Circumstances that often seem insurmountable or beyond one's physical or emotional limits. I…
Eat to keep your colon healthy
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which leads into a great discussion on things you can do to lower your risk of colon cancer. Although colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer among men and women …
The winery experience
Our time living in Sonoma was a special part of our lives, we reminisce about it frequently. Our time working at wineries though, Mary at Chateau St. Jean and me at Balletto Vineyards, was extraordinarily valuable.…
Looking good in the skin you're in
One dermatologist’s perspective on aging skin
Five things to drink this holiday weekend
While Easter weekend is not as much of a wine holiday as others during the year, it is nonetheless the start of spring in many ways. We still gather with friends and family for brunch or a nice holiday dinner. Here…
Stop snoring or die
Snoring is more than just loud noise, it is a warning sign of a bigger problem that has serious consequences. Pain is more than just something to get rid of; it is a warning sign of something more serious. Pain may…
About hearing aid batteries
Hearing aid batteries usually cost about $1 a piece. A size 13 hearing aid battery (the most common size) in a well-working hearing aid usually lasts 7-10 days, or approximately one week. Some of the newer aids are…
Detoxification provides a fresh start for spring
Spring is here! Spring is a great time to detox your body to restore, renew, and reset your body from the heavy foods of winter.
Digestion: It takes guts
A few years ago, I had an interesting chat with one of our local medical doctors, who has since left the area. He referred to himself as an alternative medical doctor. He was a good doctor. This memorable day as we…
Spice it up!
As we continue to celebrate National Nutrition Month®, we will continue with 2016’s theme to “savor the flavor of eating right.” Part of savoring food is to use a variety of herbs and spices to enhance its flavor. …
Acupuncture in the ER
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis is reporting success using acupuncture in its emergency room to treat conditions ranging from car accident injuries to migraines to kidney stones, and hoping to prove tha…
Avoiding the 'onlys'
The worlds of wine (and for that matter beer are rich with choices, as we always say, trying all the different varietals and styles of wine is the most fun for us. And try we do, nothing goes in the shop without us…
Find the right lawyer for you
The last few articles I’ve written have been time sensitive to upcoming events, holidays or current issues (New Year perspective, domestic violence, prenuptials, spring break, et cetera). Now I have the luxury of s…