Seasonal changes

Most of you know by now that we don’t enjoy drinking the same thing all the time. The joy of our wine journey comes in trying different things, and while each of us is different in how much variety we like in our w…

Can chiropractic help TMJ?

It’s easy to associate back pain and neck pain with chiropractic treatment, but many people who suffer from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, have found relief with the help of chiropractic care. The causes…

Losing your mind: Alzheimer's and dementia

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten what you were there for? Have you ever misplaced something and couldn’t for the life of you find it anywhere? I’m sure when things like that happen you declare, “I mus…

Breathing well, sleeping well

Sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Sleep apnea is diagnosed generally after a sleep study that reveals the person’s breathing stops momentarily, multiple times per night. Several common treatmen…

Spinal decompression: Is it right for you?

If you are looking for an alternative to spinal surgery or pain medication, then spinal decompression may be a safe option for you. The normal protocol for back or neck pain is usually a combination of medication a…

Headache and migraine pain solutions

Headache and migraine pain are very common conditions. More than 37 million people suffer from this type of pain in the U.S. alone. Some of these pain patients know exactly when the pain started, for example, an ac…

Specialties

Even after nearly 11 years in business we thankfully get a solid stream of new customers to the shop. Those who come in that are more focused on the wine part of the business frequently ask, “Do you specialize in a…

Health independence

I like being the one in control of my health. I choose the foods I eat, the exercise I employ and the remedies I use. I am in my early sixties and take no medications. I haven’t had an antibiotic since I was 16, an…

Three common causes of knee pain

Each and every day you are doing activities that can place excessive stress and strain on your knees, from walking up and down stairs to lifting heavy objects. Knee pain can slow you down by impacting your daily li…

The closure debate rages on

Several years ago we were fortunate to be hosted for a stay at Talbott Winery in California near Carmel. Dan Carlson was at the helm as winemaker at that time. He has since moved on to his own project after Talbott…

Candida overgrowth and your health

Do you have a white coating on your tongue? Bad breath? Sugar cravings? Fatigue? Brain fog? If so, these are just a few of the many symptoms that can be caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans.

Achoo-se! A different approach to allergies

Every spring, hundreds of thousands of people suffer when the pollen starts to fly. Over-the-counter sales of allergy medications are whisked off the shelves and doctors are pummeled with requests for stronger pres…

Glassware care

We carry many styles of stemware from varied manufacturers for all kinds of wine. Like so many things in wine, the choice of what you drink from is as personal as your choice in wine; everyone seems to like somethi…

Do you have pain that comes and goes fairly often?

Pain can go away or vary from day to day, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a problem. For example, if you notice pain in your lower back or your knee every time you go up and down the steps, then this is a si…

Weight loss obstacle: Hormonal imbalance