Vintage check

Bud break has happened in California and is happening as you read in Washington State and some of the other more northern appellations here in the States. Flowering has even occurred in some places so that means it…

Exercise and chronic back pain

New research concludes that people with low back pain will achieve greater benefits by exercising more, not less.

Help elderly loved ones avoid financial abuse

It's unfortunate, but true: The elderly population may be the most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call attention to the problems of physical, emotional and financial abuse of the elderly,…

Our summer list

Over the years we have written the wine column we have heard from readers about half of which want us to do more specific wine recommendations and the other half who think we should not make recommendations at all.…

Idaho's dairy farm families bring a lot to the table

Rain or shine?

For a dear friend of mine, it started over a year ago. He went everyday after work. He had his music and his tennis shoes in his car and he went rain or shine. He couldn't even go around the loop once without huffi…

Something special for dads this year

They say a dad is someone who will catch you before you fall, and he usually does by picking you up, brushing you off, and letting you try again.

Is cosmetic dentistry only for the rich and famous?

Do you believe having a great looking smile can improve your appearance and enhance your social life? A recent poll done by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry revealed that about 96 percent of those surveye…

There is a pain-free way to travel

Summer time is a great time to travel; the weather is nice, our vacation time has finally piled up, and the kids are out of school. Whether you are planning to travel by land, air, or sea, the one thing that should…

Beta-Alanine/Carnosine a potent endurance booster

Carnosine aka Beta-Alanine is a potent buffer for the body. As an athlete increases their time exercising the body starts leaning more towards being acidic. Carnosine is fairly abundant in meat eaters but is really…

The extraordinary pituitary

The pituitary gland rarely gets any consideration in conventional medicine, unless it is diseased. Yet the pituitary gland is so extraordinary, that it is considered the "Master Gland" because all the other endocri…

Remarkable healing through positive thinking

Medicine and positive thinking were once thought to go together like brownies and onions. But recent findings have revealed that medicine and positive thinking may not be as incompatible after all. Indeed, they may…

Acid alkaline balance

Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems and is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, as opposed to a pH balanced environment which all…

The perfect pairing

Much of the enjoyment and passion many of us feel for wine is driven by the powerful memories we have of some of our earliest wine experiences. We had dinner just last night with one of our most knowledgeable and s…

Five surprising foods that cause cavities

Candy and soda pop seem to always top the list of cavity causing food to avoid. Even these foods are fine in moderation and with proper brushing, flossing, and caring for your teeth. There are other foods, however,…