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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
An icon passes
I was just down in the Napa Valley on business last week. I went down to see wineries and winemakers, try some new things, reacquaint myself with old favorites, and see what the new trends are in the cradle of all …
Volume is not just for hair
Everyone knows what a pick me up extra volume in your hair can provide, however, volume can do even more for your face!
Wake up your lymph system
Recently I flew to California for a meeting, taking two plane flights - from Spokane to Oakland, and then on to Orange County. Well, you know how you feel after you sit for prolonged periods of time. Your legs get …
Get your smile back
Innovative and technologically advanced implant techniques can improve your life if you wear dentures or have multiple missing or failing teeth. Implant supported bridges and replacement teeth never have to come ou…
A fat controversy that's losing weight
For decades we have been pummeled with the theory that eating fat makes us fat and increases our risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet these same studies that most use to promote this theory don't even say what the a…
Menopause: What can I do?
Menopause, all women will experience the symptoms associated with this natural change in life. During this time the ovaries stop producing eggs, menstrual cycles become less frequent/irregular and eventually stop, …
I can't believe it's not butter?
For decades, saturated fat has been blamed for heart disease and high cholesterol. Low fat diets became widely accepted after a study by Dr. Ancel Keys in the mid-20th century gained popularity amongst the scientif…
All about dental implants
In the mid 1950s, a historically significant event occurred that would lead to one of the biggest revolutions in dentistry. A material was found - titanium - that would actually adhere to bone. And as boring and mu…
Cancer concerns
Cancer is probably one of the most controversial subjects today. When doing research on cancer statistics, it appears cancer is on the decline. Yet the numbers of people we encounter that succumb to cancer is clear…
Spring and summer whites
A couple of weeks back we wrote of the great crop of rose wines to be enjoyed in the warm spring (and warmer summer) days. We will follow up a couple of weeks from now with great light bodied reds to be enjoyed as …
Metabolic syndrome: Yesterdays lifestyle, todays disease
Metabolic syndrome is combination of issues that occur together and increase your risk of heart disease, cancer and early death. It is characterized as having high blood pressure, elevated glucose levels, elevated …
Motor vehicle accidents: When should I get evaluated for injuries?
The answer is immediately following the accident, even if you don't have any pain. The reason for this is that many individuals do not display symptoms for days, weeks or even months after the incident. It is impor…
The doc is always in
Early one morning I was out exercising and I heard this crazy goose honking overhead for what seemed like forever. I caught glimpses of him here and there through the trees, but I couldn't tell if he was lost from …
Fun with wine lists
As wine professionals, we get to try a lot of great new wine every week. But even with regular visits to the shop from distributors, importers and winemakers, there are still more wines we have yet to try. Jonathan…
Navigation
I turned on Apple Maps as I left the airport. It was late and I worked all day and then had to fly to a conference. I had to be there early the next morning in a city I hadn't been to in years. I was staying with s…