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The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can occasionally creep…
A robust fall and winter schedule
As in years past, we resumed our schedule of winemaker dinners and tastings in September. The season got off to such a fast start that we are later than normal with writing what will be a robust schedule over the c…
When your heart goes a-fluttering
When your heart flutters it can be a scary experience. If any other organ has a glitch, we don’t worry near as much as when it is the heart. While not all heart flutters are serious, it’s important to know if it is…
Wine torture
What is the proper way to store wine? It is one of the most frequent questions we get in the shop from wine consumers, and it is asked by everyone who buys the $15 and under bottles to the big-time collector ones. …
A momma's brain: The fourth trimester
So, I wish I knew what I know now about how a mother’s brain literally changes during pregnancy and afterward. We’ve known for years about all the physical changes, but it’s only been the last few years that resear…
Things to watch for
I frequently search for wine on the internet. Not to buy of course, but to find pictures of the labels so we can include them in our weekly wine special, the “Friday Night Flights,” or for tasting notes from the pr…
Spinal decompression
People constantly call us and ask us questions about our spinal decompression program and the effectiveness of the treatment. So when I came across a research study performed in 2017, I thought I would share it.
Health detectives
What is a “Health Detective” and what does she do? When someone is sick there’s a reason for it. The body doesn’t just suddenly decide ‘Hey! I have nothing else to do today. Maybe I’ll make my immune system go hayw…
A consume it now society
Just as winery releases are grouped in the fall and again in the spring, visits from winery professionals seem to be concentrated in the fall and again in late winter and spring. Suffice it to say, we are seeing a …
Full of hot air: Belching and bloating
Way too commonly people are full of hot air. That air may come out your mouth in the way of belching or burping, or out your back end as gas or flatulence (and a few other nicknames). Although a minor amount of gas…
Hip pain: Solutions for relief
Hip pain is common in all ages and it can begin for a variety of reasons. Below are three of the most common conditions that contribute to hip pain. For many adults, arthritis can cause aching pain as the joint beg…
Holistic health coach
Dear Dr. Wendy,
A retrospective tasting of great Antinori bottlings
We just completed a weekend of events with Riccardo Cugini from Antinori Estates in Italy. As we normally do with such a prestigious visitor, we held a winemaker dinner at Fleur de Sel in Post Falls on Thursday, fo…
Menopause: Faces on fire
“Wow, my face is on fire!” Menopause or perimenopause — hot flashes, sweats, moodiness, rapid heart beat and alternating hot and cold feelings — are no fun. If it was just feeling hot, that would be one thing. We a…
Start the school year off right - 4 tips to school backpack safety
Now that your child is back in school it is important to evaluate their backpack for proper fit. Some of you may not be aware of potential dangers in selecting the wrong backpack or carrying too much weight.
The right wine club for you
Regardless of where you are in your wine consuming journey a wine club can offer many benefits. The biggest question for most consumers is how to pick the right wine club. In fact, the importance and impact of this…