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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Improving bone health
As we are realizing the deterioration of bone health is reaching epidemic levels in the U.S., we must look at what factors are involved that are within our control.
The five basic principles that define functional medicine
1: Functional medicine views us as being genetically and biochemically unique. This personalized approach treats the individual, not the disease. It supports the healing mechanisms of the body, rather than attackin…
How to prioritize your skin care regimen
According to Statista.com, the skincare industry was a whopping $110 billion in 2014 globally. With all those products on the shelves, it's hard to decipher which ones you should be using. Starting a skincare regim…
Mentor for life
A few weeks ago, I received a phone call at work with a message that said my mentor from Loma Linda University Physical Therapy School and his wife were going to be coming into town, and they wanted to know if I ha…
The male menopause: Andropause
The counterpart to the female menopause is called andropause (or the "male menopause"). Testosterone levels in men begins to decline with aging beginning in the early 30s, and by age 40 levels naturally decline by …
How early is early?
We are fast approaching the 2015 wine grape harvest in the appellations of the western United States, perhaps even faster than we would expect, so it seems an appropriate time to check in with growers and winemaker…
Breastfeeding benefits baby, mom
Breastfeeding your baby provides the complete nutrition he or she needs in the first stages of life for proper growth and development. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other health organizations recommend and…
Questions and comments, consumers and the wine press
It was a big week for questions from our readers, not only about wine but about some of the items that have recently been covered in the "wine press." We always like and encourage questions from our readers, so kee…
Depleting your vitamins and minerals
Every day is a balancing act for our vitamins and minerals. Long recognized for their incredible necessity for health, vitamins and minerals must be supplied on a daily basis. This means we have to include more tha…
After-baby body
All I can remember is that feeling that came over me each time I looked into my brand new baby's little face. You can't put it into words very well, but I felt my heart melt and my world change. I was suddenly fixa…
Injectable treatments not limited to the lines between your eyes
Did you know there are many lines on the face that develop as a result of animation? Overuse of some muscles creates lines in the overlying skin, while volume loss and the descent of soft tissues create shadows. Th…
Alternative hydration methods
Summer gives us opportunities to be active; hiking, swimming, and biking are just a few of them. Many sport teams gear up in the heat as well, and with the hottest months trailing us, it's still important to recogn…
Acupuncture for arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States, and the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every three Americans is affected. …
Testosterone in women: how important is it?
Testosterone is another important hormone necessary for your personal hormonal symphony. Testosterone loss can occur at anytime in a woman's life. Deficiencies can begin with menopause but can also occur after chil…
Body power: Never forget
Many years ago, I took care of a beautiful woman who had been brutally bitten by an animal while at work. By the time she came to see us, it had totally changed every aspect of her life. She couldn't work, take car…