Even nice kids get lice

When children get head lice, parents should remember that the presence of these tiny parasitic insects has nothing to do with dirt. Instead, lice infestations are related to the type of close contact that children …

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Relax, rejuvenate and recharge with an Eternale Rejuvenation Spa Session

Looking for that last minute gift for the person who has everything? Give them the gift of relaxation, rejuvenation and recharging with an Eternale Rejuvenation Spa Session. Compared to traditional spa services, th…

The wine of our past

For all of us there was a very clearly remembered start to our interest and appreciation of wine, that seminal moment when we first tasted it and started down the evolutionary path for our knowledge and our palates…

The swoosh of the snow and oops of the fall

The feel of powder as it swooshes beneath your skis or snowboard. The speed, the exhilaration, the beauty! All of these are wonderful things, but, you may also always have a nagging thought in the back of your head…

Yoga for you

There are many different forms of Yoga. The word Yoga means "to unite" or "to join," some say that it can mean "connection" or "contact." The most frequently talked about form of Yoga in western cultures is called …

Does zinc shorten colds?

Head colds seem to be the bane of our existence. With a real cure continuing to elude us, we continue to try all variety of medications that will relieve head-cold symptoms and shorten the illness' duration. In thi…

Healthy holiday shopping starts at home

Holidays and food budget are often contradictory. Sometimes just the thought of food planning can put a damper on the holiday spirit, but it doesn't have to! With just a few minutes of planning at home and followin…

Warm socks make the perfect gift

As the old saying goes, "Cold feet, warm heart," but when your feet get cold, it's hard to feel that jolly this time of year. We have the perfect gift to keep your loved ones warm this winter...Alpaca socks from Al…

Yoga

Yoga is a unique form of physical exercise that incorporates the mind body connection into its practice. It is a way to engage the mind in the body's work and vice versa. Many people feel that they do their physica…

Helpful dental insurance tips

For most people the holiday season is a great time of year to celebrate traditions and enjoy the company of friends and family. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of financial hardship for many. Put these two thi…

Migraine prevention

Medications that prevent migraines from recurring are only used by a small number of the roughly 15 percent of the adult population affected by the painful headaches. According to the American Academy of Neurology …

The importance of supervision in mental health care

Everybody needs a sounding board. Even if it's just a quick, "Hey, this thing came up today and I was hoping to get some feedback," or, "I'm really struggling with this case and I need to make sure I'm not missing …

Is sleeping too much making you fat - or just the opposite?

New evidence came out last month linking lack of sleep with an increased risk of obesity. Research in the American Journal of Human Biology and the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Journal, show that not…

Immunity now!

I bet everyone has taken a moment to think about their immune system in the last few months, or at least crossed their fingers in hopes they could make it through another flu season unscathed. Many people do not re…