The cholesterol controversy: Part I

When the word "cholesterol" comes up in conversation, most Americans react with some thought of "cholesterol equals heart disease." It is a fear that has been fed us since the 1950s, yet we are nearly the only coun…

Camp cookout: Amplify your camping cuisine

Balmy summer temperatures are a sure indicator of an increase in outdoor activities. A popular activity of many outdoor enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest is camping. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to…

Exercise therapy is effective for reducing pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition in which protective cartilage in the knee wears away over time, causing the bones to rub against each other, resulting in pain and difficulty with walking. Exercise t…

Ask your audiologist...

When I have patients that need hearing aids but reject the idea of getting them, I remind them of the value and benefits of hearing aids and assistive devices:

Leaky gut and autoimmune disease

It is well-known that the immune system drives the inflammatory process in disease. Unfortunately, western medicine has very little to offer when it comes to managing or overcoming the autoimmune process. The typic…

Chiropractic enhances athletic performance

Athletes have been benefiting from chiropractic care for many years; however, it has only recently been receiving attention from the media. Athletes of all types, from the weekend warrior to the world-class athlete…

Policy

I was an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University in the School of Physical Therapy in 1990. I was teaching Kinesiology when President George Bush signed a bill into law called the American Disability Act (ADA). …

What were once just homes...

Back when I was first getting started in the wine business, I had the fortunate experience of spending some time with a good friend. Bill Phelps, son of Joseph Phelps and current president and CEO of Napa powerhous…

Women's monthly 'feel better' solutions

We've been told that PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and other hormonal imbalances are "normal" parts of a woman's cycle. Yet not every woman experiences them. It is said that …

Should you be a 'hands-on' investor?

If you want to send your children or grandchildren to college, retire comfortably and achieve other important life goals, you will have to invest - it's that simple. But the process of investing can sometimes seem …

Ice Cream: Just for the health of it

"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" This popular song from the 1920s, recorded by the group called Waring's Pennsylvanians, rings in our ears today at the joy of consuming ice cream. July 20 is Nat…

Ask your audiologist...

Why do some people with hearing aids say they feel like they are in a barrel?

Even healthy kids get sick

Most people think of health as the state of "not being sick." The truth is, even healthy children get sick. Healthy kids can still get colds, earaches, rashes, sore throats, flus, and coughs. Most of these illnesse…

Five steps to resolving back pain

Belly slimmers for barbecues, beach days

With summer in full swing, we may be tempted to overindulge in cookout foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium. Though these foods are OK to consume in moderation, they may displace other nutritious foods such as frui…