Focus on varicose veins: What you need to know about risk factors, symptoms, treatments

Spring cleaning is here again

This time of year we are busy putting winter away, and looking forward to the cleanliness that spring brings. Greenhouses and gardens are getting cleaned up in preparation for a new garden, yards are getting raked …

The hipbones connect to the knee bones

Since your entire body is one connected unit, have you ever thought about that knee pain you might be experiencing and how it might be a precursor to a body mechanic problem related to your back or hip. How can you…

Ancient healing meets modern technology

Embrace the power of Indigo Biofeedback and gain a more complete view of each facet of your health. Our device works similar to a virus scan on your computer and in approximately 5 minutes, measures valuable inform…

Straighten your teeth without looking like a teen again

Over the weekend I got a call from my dad. He was asking for advice the regarding the slight crowding of his teeth. It is something that has always bothered him a little bit, and he figured it was finally time for …

Restraint and Balance: What it really means

In reviewing and describing wines for both our column here in The Press and for customers in the shop, we frequently talk about restraint and balance in winemaking. Much of this is based on what our palates prefer …

Expanded use of prostrate cancer drug

The FDA recently approved the expanded use of a drug that was initially approved to treat prostate cancer patients whose disease had progressed after treatment with the chemotherapy drug docetaxel. Now, Zytiga can …

Kids' Menus: Times they are a changin'

Move over chicken nuggets and fries. New regulations for healthier restaurant menus are not just for adults. Traditional kids' menus are about to get a makeover as well. Children love having their own menus at rest…

Hand knit a blanket or hat and help a child in need

Project Linus is an international organization began in 1998. Karen Loucks was touched by the story of a very young girl who was comforted by her special blanket while enduring years of chemotherapy. Since it's inc…

Do you have thyroid problems?

I am often asked what the symptoms are for thyroid disease. There are many. It is important to note that any of the symptoms we will discuss here can apply to more than one condition. Fatigue, for instance can mean…

Using sugar substitutes in recipes

If you have diabetes and want to learn to cook without sugar, you're in luck. There are a variety of non-nutritive sweeteners that the FDA has approved for home use. While they provide a sweet taste, most of these …

Putting on your boxing gloves

I have three teenage sons. So needless to say we have never have a shortage of testosterone in our house. The newest thing is boxing gloves. They ended up at our house from another family with three teenage boys. A…

A happy Easter

Easter is a holiday that celebrates much in the Christian religions but also much about the time of year representing for many of us the start of spring.

Look before you step

Slips and falls can happen at any time. They occur when you least expect it. Preventing falls can help you avoid falls that could lead to an extensive injury.

Optimize your fertility with naturopathic medicine and acupuncture

As a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, I can tell you that hormones are funny, little things. You can't see them but they have a very powerful effect on our day-to-day well being. When…