Damaging effects of forward head posture

The effects of posture on health are becoming more evident. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture. The corollary of these ob…

Beating the winter blues with vitamin D

Do you frequently feel fatigued, or experience muscle soreness, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of apathy - especially during these winter months? If you answered yes to these questions, then you…

You have to sleep to play

We all have occasional nights of it. You toss and turn and just can't get comfortable sleeping. As long as it happens just here and there, you can live with it. But it's when it goes on for nights in a row and you …

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Chronic neck pain

Chronic neck pain is something that can affect your work and personal life. If you have been suffering with neck pain for greater than three months, you would be categorized as having "chronic" neck pain. You don't…

The non-interventionists

We have long preferred a non-interventionist approach to winemaking. The style that is more common among European and smaller lot producers domestically and abroad focuses on letting the wines become what they are …

Joint agony

Arthritis is said to affect 46 million people, with 1.3 million of those presenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis - the autoimmune version. Today, conventional treatment consists of some pretty harsh drugs that control…

Of sulfites and drought

While we try to keep our articles to a single subject so we can get depth of information out to wine consumers concerning the weekly subject, we received multiple questions this week on the drought currently grippi…

Sochi Winter Olympics chiropractic care

The inclusion of Sochi Winter Olympics chiropractic care in 2014 reflects the fact that over the last decade, chiropractors have become a key part of an athlete's training and recovery program.

Twice in a day

Colorado is a skier's paradise, and last week I had the fun of skiing with my husband for two days in their great mountains. As part of his business every year, we have the opportunity to demo the new line of skis,…

Iliotibial pain: Options for care

The Iliotibial band (ITB) is an extremely strong band of fascia (a form of connective tissue) that runs from the top of the pelvis down the outside of the leg before eventually inserting onto the tibia, fibula, and…

Love your heart this Valentine's Day with a plant-based diet

February is American Heart Month, so don't forget to give your heart some love this month with a little extra nutrition boost! According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women i…

Benefits of Ashiatsu massage

Are you looking for a deeper, more effective massage? Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy (AOBT) is the modern version of the ancient practice of Eastern barefoot massage, using deep compressions over the body. The term …

Showing love, gratitude on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is almost here, and it is a great time to think about our loved ones and the special gift of love and companionship they bring.

Are you pregnant and suffering from low back pain?

You are not alone! Over 50 percent of pregnant women experience low back pain during their pregnancy. This pain can be debilitating, preventing you from working, taking care of your home, and taking care of your ot…