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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…
Can low-light laser therapy improve brain function?
With depression and Alzheimer’s on the rise our brain health is understandably a top concern for most people these days. People are seeking every way possible to improve their brain and keep it healthy for life. Re…
Cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide, accounting for almost 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. every year. Our cardiovascular system is one of our most precious assets in maintainin…
More wine stories from the road
Mary and I just returned from New York where we traveled for the New York Now Gift Show. This is one of two trips a year Mary makes to purchase for the shop. New York is one of the shows I typically join her for. M…
Acupuncture for Bell's Palsy
Bell’s palsy is a sudden paralysis of the face that occurs when the seventh cranial nerve becomes infected, inflamed or compressed. It is usually temporary and generally affects only one side of the face. Acupunctu…
Our winter and spring line up takes shape
When we first opened our shop, I don’t think Mary or I ever envisioned how popular our monthly winemaker dinners and in-shop tastings would become! Of course, a big part of their popularity is being partnered with …
Brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration
How many times have you commented in the last few weeks about how bad your memory has become? If you are like most people, it is becoming more and more an issue. Why? It’s not just about getting older. If that were…
The future of wine pricing
For the first time since we opened the shop 12 years ago there are many forces at work pushing wine prices higher. Forces that go beyond the normal ones of supply and demand, good vintages with large harvests and c…
Four intermittent fasting methods
Fasting can help you manage your weight, increase mental clarity and reduce your risk for disease, simply by changing when you eat. Fasting is one of the easiest dieting strategies out there because it does not inv…
Adrenal fatigue may be the problem
Adrenal fatigue, exhaustion or insufficiency, whatever you want to call it, refers to lowered adrenal function or output. Adrenal glands produce vital hormones that help our body handle stress. The adrenal glands s…
Poor memory
One of the most concerning public health challenges we face today is that of cognitive decline. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased 145% since the year 2000, 1 in 3 seni…
Keeping positive in the winter months
Do you like it when it is cold, grey, dark, rainy and snowy outside? Spending time at home with some movies, blankets and hot tea sounds like heaven to me, but for others, the “winter blues” can be hard to get thro…
The complex health picture
With ever-increasing complexity in life, we learn to compartmentalize our life in an attempt to bring order to chaos. We have our spiritual life, family life, work life, social life, animal/pet life, recreational l…
Wine on the road
For the first time since we opened our shop, Mary and I were able to take off for a short vacation right after our busiest time of the year. We accomplished this feat by some good forward planning back in August to…
What options do you have when back surgery fails?
I read a very interesting study recently and learned something new. Ever hear of FBSS? No? Me neither. It stands for failed back surgery syndrome. According to a paper in the Journal of Pain Research, up to 74.6% o…
The wine event of the year
For the last six years, we have looked forward to the first Saturday in February. Six years ago is when we were first asked to work with Hospice of North Idaho on their annual “Wine Taste,” the premier wine event o…