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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…
Headaches... they're not all in your head
Over 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve…
Poppin' up a healthy snack in popcorn
Each month there are multiple awareness campaigns taking place. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guess what else takes place in October? It's National Popcorn Poppin' Month! According to The Popcorn Board,…
Disrespected varietals
Varietally speaking, we all have our favorites. Overall in the US, Chardonnay and Cabernet remain atop the heap as the biggest-selling varietals. After those two there are many more grapes that seem to always garne…
Preventative medicine offered at your local physical therapy clinic
Have you ever considered that your musculoskeletal system needs a check-up? Just like your teeth get their yearly cleaning, your musculoskeletal system's health may need a little TLC as well. When we don't maintain…
Boosting your immune system naturally
The nervous system and immune system are hardwired and work together to create optimal responses for the body to adapt and heal appropriately. Neural dysfunctions due to spinal misalignments are stressful to the bo…
Is it worth it?
Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequent questions we get in our day-to-day work as wine professionals. As most wine shops do, we have bottles from under $10 all the way up to prices we don't talk about …
Gleaning: Improving community health
In the Northwest, October means growing season comes to an end. Harvesting for garden crops like apples, pears, plums and berries have hit a peak. As the frost starts to set in, apples in the grass make for a saucy…
Acupuncture helps depression
Many research projects have studied the effectiveness of acupuncture for depression, anxiety, and symptoms commonly related to them such as fatigue, insomnia, and panic attacks. The conclusion? Acupuncture is extre…
Sports injuries in kids
According to Dynamic Chiropractic, it is estimated that 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year, and almost one-third of all injuries incurred during childho…
Are you at risk?
I always thought the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" was true, and now I really think that is the case. Two weeks ago at the Race for the Cure, we had the opportunity to test the antioxidant levels…
Tingling, painful or numb hands: Simple effective care with long-term results
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury caused by a pinched or compressed nerve, typically in the wrist, but may be associated with the forearm or the neck. The prolonged compression of this nerve, in any of the …
Tastes change
Over time in the wine industry, you see wines come and wines go. Popularity of varietals surge and wane, as evidenced by the explosion of popularity in Pinot Noir and the sag in Merlot following the release of the …
Experience the happiness of knitting
As summer winds down, we find ourselves planning our fall projects and preparing for the holidays just around the corner. For many, this is a challenging time of the year as the days grow shorter and the thermomete…
Techno health
As a physical therapist, the technological advances that are occurring in the marketplace for our health fascinate me. So much information is now available to us; with all the information, we should have the power …
It's mammogram time!
Today is October 1st, the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a friendly reminder for women to schedule their mammograms and to engage in self-breast exams monthly. Early detection is crucial for progno…