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What's happening in our healthy community? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Physical therapy and women's health
Women are unique! Because of that uniqueness women need a different type of health care. Women need health care that is specifically designed for them.
The challenges of parenting transition aged youth
Anyone who has parented a child from ages 15-18 knows what a joy and challenge these years can be. Joyful in that our children are asserting their independence and freedom more, which requires less adult supervisio…
Which fats are good?
In this day and age, the mention of fat causes people to squirm. So many people have become so scared of fat, that despite the rotund gut they display, their diets are severely lacking in the fats necessary for goo…
Hearing aid help for the holidays!
Free Hearing Aid Repair "Drop in Hospital" Nov. 14-15.
The dinner party goes to France
Recently we were approached by Connie Tompkins, owner of local travel agency A Travel Resource, to lead a wine tour to France. As you might imagine we accepted without pause and started to contact some of our favor…
Good fat?
The world of fats in our diet continues to be fraught with controversy and confusion. Do we eat fat, or not? Are there good fats and bad fats? Does eating fat make us fat? Do we even NEED fat?
Protect your child's smile with sealants
Did you know that there is a way to protect children's teeth when they are young? Many people do not realize that most childhood tooth decay is preventable. With a combination of sealants, fluoride and regular clea…
Physical therapists make a difference!
Many people can benefit from Physical Therapy. A construction worker with an injured back... a senior with arthritis... an infant with torticollis... a tri-athlete... a person who has had a stroke... a pregnant wom…
Quantum Biofeedback: Your partner in health restoration
Your body is designed to heal itself, just think about a broken bone, a scraped knee or a common cold. To heal itself, however, your body needs energy to function at its optimum peak health. But, when your body is …
What's for Christmas?
Well it's not even Thanksgiving yet and I already see signs of Christmas in the stores. It is way too early, but my kids have already been putting in their requests, so I guess I will put in my request too. What I …
Live a life worth following
A wise gentleman I knew once said that, "We should live a life worth following." When I heard this profound statement, I stopped to ponder the depth of its meaning. Do we all live a life worth following? How does t…
About age related hearing loss
Presbycusis is the fancy word for age related hearing loss. Causes of presbycusis include: Changes within the inner ear (damage to the tiny hair cells that pick up sound), Changes in the middle ear (stiffening of t…
What to do with all that pumpkin
One of fall's favorite pastimes is picking out a perfect pumpkin. You take it home, and carefully carve a jack-o-lantern to display on Halloween. But what happens to the rest of the pumpkin? Often it ends up being …
Home modifications canmake your 'home sweet home'
More and more people are remodeling or modifying their home as they age or take care of a loved one. You may want to have an accessible home to stay home longer, as well as to save money. Also, taking care of famil…
Prevent tooth decay - the easy way!
Most childhood tooth decay is preventable with the combination of sealants, fluoride and regular cleanings. Fluoride protects the smooth surfaces of the tooth and sealants protect the fissures and grooves that are …