How cupping therapy can improve your health

Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine. In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion; arthritis; gastrointesti…

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disease that affects millions of people in this country. Are you one of them?

The bright spots of 2010

From the coldest summer in 50 years in California, to early fall rains, to countless stories of wine grapes rotting on the vine before they could ripen throughout the western U.S., the 2010 vintage is well-document…

Saving is good...but it's not investing

It's a good thing to have some savings. When you put the money in a low-risk account, you can be pretty sure it will be readily available when you need it. Nonetheless, "saving" is not "investing" - and knowing the…

Why your dentist likes Valentine's Day

I love chocolate. Not only is it a good snack, but it is also good for your teeth. The cocoa bean in chocolate has tannins, polyphenols and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that all benefit your mouth and teeth. …

Creating your own habit loop

I have been helping people change their exercise and diet habits for years. Some are successful and some are not.

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A breath of fresh air

If you have asthma, COPD, or are just stuffed up from a cold or sinus problem, getting a breath of fresh air may not be so easy. Most people run for medications when it gets bad enough, but many would prefer not to…

Hurry up and wait!

Last January, on a single-digit Friday night, I was on my way home from work when my youngest son called and asked if I could help him with something he forgot to do. As always with your kids, you think really, why…

How water can elevate your health

Water is the most fundamental nutrient your body needs. Two-thirds of our body's mass is composed of water. It stands to reason, then, that water intake should be closely monitored. Obviously, the amount of water w…

Fight depression with a change of focus

With the holidays behind us and winter still in full swing, many people feel the effects of the "winter blues" setting in. Last week, my daughter Lauren called me and made a comment about the gray skies, and asked …

Sciatica and you

Sciatica occurs when one experiences constant pain in the sciatic nerve, which extends through the entire lower part of the body, from the lower back to the buttocks and on down through the lower legs. The sciatic …

Seattle Seahawks: Derrick Coleman

The first legally deaf player in the National Football League offense, Derrick Coleman has battled a hearing impairment since age 3. He adapted by teaching himself to read lips at an early age, and now wears state-…

Losing weight is serious business

Most people who set out to lose weight approach it as a one-time, heavy-hit endeavor. Do this diet or that one with gusto, then go back to life as normal, or a modified "livable" diet for a while afterward. But wha…

Champagne, Cremant, Cava and Prosecco

The four main categories of sparkling wine from Europe have similarities and differences, so what is it that determines when a sparkling wine from France, Spain and Italy can be called by the names that are so fami…