Alternative treatment for Lupus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (aka: Lupus or SLE), is an autoimmune disease that effects the body as a whole. It is a connective tissue/inflammatory disorder that can harm multiple systems such as the joints, muscle…

Can being too clean cause auto-immune disease?

As auto-immune diseases skyrocket today, we are being vigilant in the search for causative factors. One factor is the role of our environment. Typically, when we think of environment, we think dirt. We are ultra-co…

Why dental implants are the best option, Part II

Today's article is a continuation of the subject I wrote on a couple of weeks ago: Dental implants. This is a tooth-replacement option that has gained widespread acceptance in dentistry for its safety and predictab…

What makes wine country wine country

Recently we traveled over to the west side of Washington State to see some winemakers. We also did some wine tasting and picked up some bottles as well. Those we visited had tasting rooms in Woodinville, and there …

Designing a beautiful and bountiful balcony

Spring is lurking around the corner and now is the time to be thinking about planting your garden. For those trying to become more health conscious or trying to consume more organic foods, gardening has become incr…

Lack of water leads to back pain?

A person needs to consume half their body weight in ounces of water each day, and more if you are doing things that cause excess water loss like sweating.

Should I have one hearing aid or two?

Get relief right away, save time and money

Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Unfortunately, most people wait until the pain has progressed to the point of a medical emergency.

Why Europe matters

Recent press by both large and small news organizations has talked about the influx of and dropping prices on European wines. Driven by shrinking wine consumption in the "old world" and increased competition from a…

Damaging effects of forward head posture

The effects of posture on health are becoming more evident. "Spinal/Back pain, headaches, mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture. The corollary of t…

Say 'I love you' with an Alpaca bear

Valentine's Day reminds us to take a few moments out of our busy lives to reflect and remember someone special. Along with a card and some heartfelt words, we often will bestow a gift to show our love and appreciat…

Heart healthy ways to show your love this Valentine's Day

February is an important month. It represents American Heart Month and also Valentine's Day.

Physical therapy to treat sciatica

Sciatica is caused when the muscles in the hip place pressure on the sciatic nerve, which can cause excruciating pain. The sciatic nerve is a major nerve the travels the full length of the body, following the lumba…

Hacking away at pneumonia

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drugs prescribed to treat hypertension are known to produce a dry, hacking cough as a side effect in some cases, which leads many to switch to another medication. As it…

Sunless Gloom: Seasonal Affective Disorder- Part II

In Part I of "Sunless Gloom: Seasonal Affective Disorder," we talked about the value of pasture-raised meat, and wild-caught fish in supplying much needed Vitamin D when living in the Northern Hemisphere. We also t…