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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Kids in crisis
Today's children are in a crisis. There are more industries targeting children now, than anytime in our history. Through the media they are targeted by the toy and game industries, the fast food industry and even t…
Is the cool spring breeze causing you pain?
The sunshine is calling and you're eager to step outside and soak up those rays, but as you do so, that pesky bite to the cool air sends your back muscles into a tightened frenzy. While some believe they can tell a…
4 Easy Ways: Wake-up your lymph systema
Recently I flew to the East Coast to see my parents and go to a meeting. Two plane flights from Spokane to Denver and then on to Baltimore, Maryland. Well you know how you feel after you sit for that long a period …
Fraxel: Provides a wide array of treatment options
Fraxel is a non-invasive laser therapy providing a wide array of treatment options to address many forms of aging, customized to each patient's needs and concerns, many requiring minimal recovery time. It's the per…
Anatomy of the lymphatics
1) The initial lymphatics are endothelial vessels converging to form collecting lymphatics. The linings of the initial lymphatics have a high endothelial layer but no pericytes or smooth muscle media. They form a 3…
The pain of fibromyalgia
A few decades ago, fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) was considered a myth, or a psychiatric problem, because it was difficult to diagnose with the tests of the time. Since typically a person suffering with it seemed als…
Benefits of organic virgin coconut oil
Coconut has become one of the most popular oils in the past few years and for good reason. The health benefits of organic virgin coconut oil are astounding. Not that long ago coconut oil was considered to be a "bad…
Age worthy
With a special occasion last week we had the opportunity to try a couple of older vintages of wines we have consumed over many vintages, one a 1995 Bald Mountain Zinfandel from a ranch that straddles the Sonoma and…
Your new bundle should only create joy, not pain
Nothing is more exciting than bringing home your new bundle of joy! All you want to do is hold, love on, and keep that baby in your arms forever. However, what some may not realize is, when it comes to caring for a…
Savvy sippy cup advice for young and old
I have a love hate relationship with sippy cups. On one hand I love them because they keep toddlers from spilling, staining and making big messes. And I am certain that on many occasions they have kept me from gett…
Are your sleeping habits leading to back pain?
Have you ever considered changing your sleep habits to relieve lower back pain, neck pain or other general aches and pains? If not, it is time you did. Your sleep position and pillow choice could be the very culpri…
From Peru with love
Handcrafted Teddy Bears and stuffed Alpacas create a one-of-a-kind gift for that special person
Natural treatment of depression and anxiety with 5 MTHF
5 MTHF (5 Methlytetrahydrofolate) is a biologically active form of folic acid. 5 MTHF has shown to be very effective in treating depression and anxiety in people who have a genetic defect in metabolizing folate and…
Manage the stress associated to chronic disease and its treatments
What if there was a way to alleviate some of the negative side effects experienced as a result of treatments for cancer or other chronic diseases? There is and it is found in Quantum Biofeedback. This state of the …
'I'm Gonna Dance Again!'
Adriene Haslet, known as an incredible dancer, was watching the Boston marathon with her finance, when she was hit with pieces of a bomb. As a result she lost part of her lower leg and foot. She was recently interv…