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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Holistic health coach
Dear Dr. Wendy,
Oncology and physical therapy care
The role of rehabilitation, and specifically — physical therapy rehabilitation — during cancer care is often not understood. The patient has so much they are facing each day that the last thing they want to do is g…
Brain fog - brain smog
Brain fog is an increasing concern for many people. Definitions for brain fog vary a bit, but for the most part it includes the following: mental cloudiness, feeling like a veil is over the brain, forgetfulness, be…
Want to improve your flexibility? Learn how
As adults, we tend to lose a lot of our natural flexibility as the years pass by. Although it’s annoying, it’s a natural part of the aging process. We get a little stiff, notice a little pain and it becomes a littl…
Reviews
Our enthusiasm for the wines we taste (and as our readers know, we taste a lot of them) shows by what we choose to put on our shelf, in our wine club and in our weekly wine specials — the Friday Night Flights. Addi…
Back pain: Bulging discs
When most people think of acupuncture, they think of it as a solution to pain or addictions. While that is certainly accurate, acupuncture effectively treats so many more things than that. Because of the enormous i…
Northwest supply and pricing
In three separate conversations with winemakers and other winery professionals over the last two weeks, I have heard that there is a pretty dramatic oversupply of wine coming from our nearby wine regions. The comme…
Prevention: The key to lifelong health
Millions of patients have been satisfied with chiropractic since 1895. We know that a chiropractic adjustment is good for pain, but what about overall wellness and improved health.
Calling all moms: The best is yet to come, 'fourth trimester!'
If you are a Mom or know a Mom who has had a baby in the last 10 years, whether by vaginal delivery or C-section, we need you now.
Holsitic health coach
Dear Dr. Wendy,
2018 Vintage update
It is a bit hard to believe, but we are fast approaching harvest of the 2018 wine grape crop for appellations in the Northern Hemisphere. In just a matter of weeks we will be in the heart of harvest, so it seems li…
Choosing a clinic that is right for you
Choosing a new health care provider can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral, but sometimes they simply don’t have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some basic t…
I can't stop my legs! Restless leg syndrome
Last week a patient of mine asked if restless leg syndrome (RLS) is real. Unfortunately, for the millions who suffer, yes! Also called Willis-Ekborn disease, symptoms include uncomfortable sensations that cause the…
Bad wine gadgets and other questions
The market for wine gadgets good and bad sometimes appears to overwhelm the market for really good wine. This is an unfortunate trend. I have always felt that finding a good bottle of wine is far easier and more im…
Hooked on a feeling
We live in a world focused on “How you feel?”