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…
Are you sick of razor burn?
Now that summer is here, men and women both are focused on trimming, preening, plucking and shaving in order to look their best during these hot weather months. Bathing suit season is in full effect which always re…
Are you experiencing complete wellness?
When you think about overall health, typically what comes to mind is physical and mental health. So often the spiritual component is left out or ignored. Research has shown it to be a key component to better outcom…
Wines with a purpose
Winemakers and other wine professionals are a generous lot. We have frequently written of a long list of winemakers and winery owners from those in our own enological "neighborhood" to the group in California and O…
Cosmetic surgery, not just for women
Although our practice sees a majority of women for cosmetic surgery, these body enhancing procedures are not exclusively just for the female gender. In recent years we've seen an increasing number of men consulting…
Can bioidentical hormone therapy help your arthritis?
As we age, those overused and abused joints seem to scream louder and louder, resulting in an ever-increasing use of ibuprofen. Degenerative osteoarthritis is a progressive joint destruction from years of wear and …
Alternative medicine: Another choice
More and more people are opting for alternative forms of medicine. Also known as complementary medicine (used in conjunction with conventional medicine), holistic medicine (meaning the whole person as opposed to is…
Locally grown foods: Better for everyone
It may not always be possible to choose foods that were locally grown (depending on the season and your need). However, choosing them when you are able can benefit your health and supports your local community in a…
The summer reds of 2015
Food off the grill, summer picnics on the beach or your own backyard deck, and late suppers outside, summer is here and our diets move to lighter foods. Along the same lines, as the days lengthen and the temperatur…
Dear Mom and Dad
I want to thank you for all you did. I want to thank you for all the nights I kept you up. I want to thank you for caring enough for me that you sacrificed "your time" for me. I want to thank you for all the days b…
Drought and other questions
After my recent trip to Napa, I received questions from readers and customers about the state of wine country, from the arsenic lawsuit to the effects of the drought on wine production. There is nothing like spendi…
What's in your fridge?
Well let's see. Milk, vanilla creamer, apple juice, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, too many condiments to count, a drawer filled with sliced deli meats and cheese for sandwiches, a bin with veggies for salads, omele…
What color is your crown?
I am a total "science nerd." It's true. I was that weird kid who actually asked for extra credit assignments in school. I am also made fully aware that this quirk has carried through into my adulthood every time I …
Headache merry-go-round
Headaches can be simply annoying, or they can be debilitating. They can go from one headache to another, like a merry-go-round, or they can come "occasionally." In conventional medicine, there are only 5 types of h…
The ageing of white wines
Many stereotypes and assumptions are based in fact. Some are not. The assumptions that white wines are not age worthy would fall into the latter category. The determination of how well any wine ages has virtually e…
Age fighting tips for mothers, daughters and everyone else!
The No. 1 suggestion I have for young people today is: Wear your sunscreen. In your late teens and early twenties, protection of your skin is key! Sure, your Mom chased you around with the sunscreen when you were l…