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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…
Getting to know your palate
No matter the size of your favorite wine retailer, they will never have all of the wine that is available. Even the biggest of big box stores can't have the full selection of wines that are made, especially when yo…
The toxins we live with: Part II
We have living toxins in us. A toxin is any substance that, when in sufficient amounts, can produce harmful effects on us. This includes bacteria, viruses, yeast/fungi and their by-products, and parasites. They can…
What is anti-aging medicine?
What comes to mind when you hear the term "anti-aging"? Most would think some type of beauty product, whether that means a topical facial cream, masks, shampoos, conditioners or laser treatments. However, Anti-Agin…
Are you suffering from low thyroid function?
The thyroid, also known as your master gland of energy and metabolism, is a small gland shaped like a butterfly, located in the lower part of your neck. Thyroid hormones interact with all your other hormones includ…
Food insecurity: The facts
Underserved, unemployed, and unfit: words that are used to illustrate the demographics of the food insecure. What is food insecurity? Some define the food insecure as the poor and neglected, and although they are r…
Let your mind help you achieve your goals in 2015
With the New Year here, it seems each year flies by a little faster as I find myself looking towards the future and what I want to accomplish in 2015. If you have read any of my articles, you know that I am a big f…
Chiropractic and arthritis
Arthritis is basically defined as swelling in the joint. At this point, over one hundred different types of arthritis have been identified. Primary arthritis is defined as arthritis without an identified cause, whi…
The toxins we live with: Part I
Our bodies are bombarded with toxins daily. They come from food, air, water and other sources. Our body is designed to deal with toxins common in a natural world, however, not this unnatural one. As we keep synthes…
The wines of Piedmont
In the northwest corner of Italy, tucked between the borders of France and Switzerland, lies the Italian wine-growing region of Piedmont. The Italians produce some of our favorite wines, with many varietals coming …
Road blocks
We live on a road that is narrow and winding, with no guardrails, and not a lot of room for error when you are driving. There is little to no space to go around something if something gets in your way. We share the…
Slips, trips and falls
According to the dictionary, these terms are defined as follows:
Preventative chiropractic care
Most people only think about visiting their chiropractor after an accident, or injury, or when they are in pain. But the fact remains that preventative chiropractic care is just as important as acute care, especial…
Rethinking weight loss
Embarking on a weight loss program can be fraught with frustration and confusion. Some say that without exercise, you can't lose weight. Yet many don't lose weight exercising and are frustrated. One group says you …
Neck pain, headaches, and low back stability
Neck pain and stiffness are very common complaints, and these problems can come and go chronically for years or even decades. Numerous studies point to exercises and chiropractic care as two of the best approaches …
Love the one you're with
Whew! Over three weeks are under our belt in the new year, and I keep wondering how all of you are doing with your healthy lifestyle choices? Our Look Better Naked program is in full swing, and I have to admit the …