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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Fatigue fix
Many people are fatigued. They’re sick and tired of being sick and tired and need help. There is a fix to your fatigue, but first, we need to identify where it comes from.
A friendly reminder to make half your grains whole!
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend half the grains you eat be whole grains. What is a whole grain? Whole grains contain all three parts of a kernel — the bran, germ, and endosperm. The refining pro…
Turn the spigot off
We have covered the water conditions in California and other parts of the west from time to time over the past couple of years as so much attention has been focused on the “drought” in California. Wine consumers ha…
Spring cleaning your kitchen cupboard
As we head into early spring, March is the perfect opportunity to clean out your kitchen cupboards and start fresh by stocking your shelves with a vibrant selection of wholesome foods. If you are one of those peopl…
Why autoimmune?
Some autoimmune diseases seem to come on suddenly, and without notice, while others are almost predictable. You can have an autoimmune response to many organs in the body: the brain, eyes, mouth, parotid, spinal co…
Choosing a wine club
Regardless of where you find yourself in your wine journey you will be offered the chance to join a wine club. Clubs offer many benefits and between those offered by wineries, retailers and even some publications i…
Divorce mistakes: Part 2
Continuing our theme of common divorce mistakes we addressed not knowing the value of what you (currently) have. The second most often made mistake I encounter in my nearly 20 years of practice, is not knowing the …
After an auto accident
Most people do not realize that even a minor car accident can lead to soft tissue injuries (such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, bruising, edema, muscle/ligament tears etc.) If left untreated, this can lead to…
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 go …
Alternative treatment for ear infections
Almost 35 percent of all pediatric visits are for ear problems — about 10 million cases per year involve ear infections (otitis media). Otitis media is caused either by bacteria, or a virus which is often associate…
Ask your audiologist Why can't older adults balance as well as young kids?
Our inner ear has an organ of hearing and balance called the cochlea. Located inside the cochlea is an intricate combination of fluids and hair cells (cilia) that when stimulated by movement or sound tell the brain…
Auto-Immunity: The bane of the brain
The past few years we’ve read headlines revealing the findings of research regarding “post-concussive syndrome”. We have learned that injury to the brain can lead to long term cognitive deficits such as dementia, e…
Headache pain and medication solutions
Headache and migraine pain are common conditions with over 37 million sufferers in the United States alone. Some folks know when their pain started, such as an accident or sports injury. Others don’t.
I didn't know
Five times. How can that be? Just today I heard it 5 times and I wonder how many days before that I have I heard the same thing. “I Didn't Know.” For me it would be good to never hear that again from any of my pati…
Celebrating the nutrition experts
Some of you may know that March is National Nutrition Month, which is a great time to take a step back and reassess our diets. The challenge for many people is knowing where to turn for guidance. With the countless…