Healthy Community
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…
Farmers markets always a good choice
Those who read last week's article regarding organic foods may enjoy this week's topic about the farmers market.
When vitamins and minerals fight
The world of vitamins and minerals is complex, yet simple. We are accustomed to taking handfuls of isolated minerals or isolated and synthetic vitamins by the handfuls, without regard to the potential fight between…
Success story
"I have been to many therapists over the years for chronic neck pain. Never have I experienced the relief and results that I have experienced here at Pinnacle, not even close. I now know how to maintain my new and …
'DOC!'
In the spring of this year, I was back east in Maryland where I grew up, going to a continuing education conference and visiting my parents. One evening, I went out with my parents to a reception and the first thin…
The knowledge difference
The difference between knowledge and information spans every subject, but when it comes to certain subjects like wine, the gap between the two is even more important. In today's environment, information is everywhe…
Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
As fresh organic farmers' markets wind down and we head back to the grocery stores for our produce, we have a choice: organic or conventional? When shopping, people are always looking for bargains and ways to stret…
'I didn't know'
Five times. How can that be? Just today I heard it five times, and I wonder how many days before that I have heard the same thing. "I didn't know." For me, it would be good to never hear that again from any of my p…
Pinnacle Physical Therapy welcomes Tim Papineau, MPT, to the team
Pinnacle Physical Therapy is extremely excited to announce our recent addition of a highly experienced physical therapist, Tim Papineau! Tim is joining us from the Spokane Valley area, where he lives with his lovel…
Joint health
Approximately 30 million doctor visits a year are due to knee and shoulder injuries alone. Add another 150 million cases a year for back pain. Many of these visits are related to joint injuries.
Medicaid Expansion or Medicaid Re-Design - What will it be?
Personal accountability is written all over the Affordable Health Care Act. When it comes to Medicaid Expansion, how is personal responsibility factored in? Being responsible for one's own health is part of the hea…
Crop and vintage updates
We are approaching and in some cases have already arrived at the "white knuckle" point in the growing season for winemakers and wine grape farmers alike, harvest, so while we write often about the wine grape crop a…
Reduce injury - improve mobility
Whether you're suffering from minor aches and pains, rehabilitating after surgery, recovering from a stroke or trying to regain motion after a fall or injury, physical therapy can help you improve your quality of l…
Back to school dental checklist
This morning I woke up with an excited anticipation for my morning run. As I walked outside I was greeted with crisp September morning air and the distinct smell of Autumn. I quickly left the houses behind and foun…
Biofeedback a tool for your student's success
Looking to give your student or yourself that extra edge when it comes to academic success? Biofeedback is the answer.
Are you an 'efficient' investor?
Generally speaking, if you're efficient at a particular task, you'll get good results without wasting effort. As you've already learned from your life experiences, it's usually far better to be efficient at somethi…