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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…
Make a New Year's resolution for back health
A recent review of studies found that 85 percent of adults experience low back pain, and about 20 percent call their pain severe or disabling. Chances are if you don't have back pain right now, you are likely to ex…
New year, new choices
How many hours a week do you spend at work? And how many hours a week do you spend doing leisure activities? When you add those hours together, how many of them do you spend sitting?
Are you prepared for the unexpected?
When you're working to achieve your financial objectives, you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated - for example, you won't be able to invest as much as you want for retirement because you hav…
Navigating Italy II: The Regulations
Old-world producers France and Italy remain the two largest wine producing countries in the world. The practice of fermenting grapes into wine goes back to the days when the Romans and Greeks controlled much of Eur…
Let's fix those old hearing aids!
A lot of us have hearing aids sitting in our drawers that, for whatever reason, are no longer being used in our ears, but are taking up space in a drawer instead.
Implant facts and tooth replacement options
There are many options for replacing single teeth, multiple teeth, or all of the teeth in an arch. Here is a quick guide to some of your replacement options. As you can see below, dental implants generally have the…
Clean up your body for 2014
Have you been treating your body like a junk drawer? Are all those poor food choices catching up with you? Have you gained weight? Are you feeling tired or sluggish? Is your digestion poor? Do you feel like you are…
Kids and diet - what's wrong?
There are many health professionals that are quite concerned about the diet of most kids in the U.S. The incidence of childhood diseases such as obesity, diabetes, behavioral issues, etc. is escalating. According t…
How can that laser help me?
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), commonly known as "cold" laser, has been used worldwide for over 40 years to relieve pain, remove scars, heal wounds, regenerate nerves and solve addictions. On Jan. 17, 2002, the fi…
Remember the simple gifts of Christmas
Wow...another Christmas is here! Did I get everyone a gift? Will they like what I've given them? Have I mailed out all the Christmas cards? These are just a few of the questions that run through my head.
Six years of perspective
The dinner party opened six years ago last week. During that time, we have seen the wine industry change much, both from the supplier side of the equation and the consumer side, as well. Mary and I cannot thank all…
Seven healthy holiday habits
Breathe deep - Christmas is here! All of the going, doing and bustling about is done. Now you can just enjoy the day and the rest of the season with the people you love, and some that maybe you are just learning to…
Holiday stress management: Biggest causes of stress, anxiety
The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there's no denying that holiday stress can sometimes creep up on even the most calm and organized among us. Holiday parties, family get-togethers and other holid…
Dental myths debunked: Part 2
In a world where answers can be just a click away, it is important to know how to sort out the worthwhile information. There are many myths floating around regarding dentistry and oral health care. Some of these fa…
Chiropractic for weekend warriors
Everyone knows that they need to exercise. The problem in our modern society is that we do not always take the proper time to fit exercise into our daily routine. Being inconsistent with our routines can lead to "w…