Questions of oak and ageing

We always welcome questions from readers and customers, and find that many of you have similar inquiries, so we answer them right here in the weekly wine column. We recently have heard from a couple of different fo…

The nutty holidays!

The holidays are here! November and December can be a stressful time of year. Not only do our pocket books get smaller, but we also worry about the treats that are offered as gifts that can potentially pack on the …

Wine tips for the holidays

As the winter holidays approach, many of us make plans to entertain friends and family at our homes, and to join celebrations as guests. Whether we are the entertainers or the entertained, wine many times will be p…

The most important gift

If you were to ask someone what they value most in life, they would say family, church, pets, maybe their job, and their health. Some forget about the latter until you ask, "what about your health?" Then it's an em…

Estrogen is one part of your hormonal symphony

Let's talk about estrogen. With 400 functions in the body, it's no wonder that when this part of your hormonal symphony is out of tune, there are many consequences! Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, moo…

Energy drinks: Are they worth the risk?

The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems. A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Ment…

The knees have it

The snow season is fast approaching and it's time to get ready. We have about four weeks before the snow should be flying, and you will need your knees to be in tip-top shape to be able to do their job for you this…

Food banks: A healthful guide to holiday giving

What are hormones and how do they affect me?

Hormones in the body were designed to rejuvenate, regenerate and restore. They serve as powerful chemical messengers (communicators) sent to specific cells throughout your body to orchestrate many of your body's in…

Thanksgiving wine reviews

Each year as we approach the most traditional of American holidays, Thanksgiving, I look forward to writing this article. It is the most food-friendly of holiday meals, and each year we are excited to assemble a wi…

Detox your way to health

It is vital that we provide our body some respite and much needed rest, which is where the importance of detox lies. The detoxification process works by shifting the focus from metabolizing unhealthy foods towards …

Chiropractic and X-rays

Why do chiropractors take X-rays? For the same reason dentists and orthopedists take X-rays, to get more information. X-rays are very helpful diagnostic tools.

Those crazy cravings

It is said that everyone has an addiction of some sort, but some are more costly than others. It can be costly to health, home, personal, family and work life. An addiction not commonly thought of is sugar. The hol…

Free hearing helps and repairs for the holidays!

Every holiday season, I give back to the community by giving away a free pair of digital hearing aids to a deserving individual. I will also provide free in-house repairs by appointment and bringing in a copy of th…

Knitting for breast cancer awareness

Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer over her lifetime? Today, breast cancer survival rates have increased due to early detection and improved technology and treatments. I found this out …