Sameness and sustainability: The Northwest's challenges

Watching any wine appellation grow up, define itself and develop into a dominant force, or not, is something to watch. At times it appears to happen all in slow motion, developing in real time but like a slow motio…

Detox your way to health

It is vital that we provide our body with proper rest because this allows for recovery and healing. This is also the philosophy behind detoxification. Detoxification is a process that works by shifting the focus fr…

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.

Looking forward to spring

We know from our day to day conversations with customers in the shop that winter has worn on all of us a bit this year. We are happy for our many friends that have been able to “bug out” to warmer and drier climes.…

The computer called 'Liver'

The liver is one of the most incredible organs in our body. When you look at it, it just looks like a boring slab of meat. No special characteristics, but it has an astonishing array of functions. Then you look at …

Cancer warriors unite

Sometimes you are fortunate in life to meet people that come into your life in the most unexpected way. This person I met was at the Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer, a few years ago and I consider myself lucky …

Divorce mistakes: Part I

The next few articles will cover some of the common mistakes people make in the process of divorce that make it more costly, with the first articles addressing financial mistakes and latter articles addressing chil…

What makes us different from a home or cottage?

Exclusively Memory Care Every aspect of Creekside Inn is oriented toward meeting the needs of your loved one with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.

National Nutrition Month challenges consumers to 'put their best fork forward'

March marks National Nutrition Month with a new theme every year chosen by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Each theme is intended to encourage healthy habits. This year’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forwar…

Three questions to ask when looking for the right builder

Though builders might generally use similar tools and materials when building homes, not all are alike when it comes to things like technique, training and customer service. Finding the right builder whose business…

Having a licensed nurse on staff saves lives!

Independent and assisted living communities exist to promote a safe and vibrant environment for residents. Having a nurse on staff can save lives. Licensed nurses are trained professionals that know first-hand the …

The less obvious signs of neck problems

When it comes to neck trouble, pain is often the only signal we pay attention to, but did you know there are other symptoms and warning signs besides pain? When it comes to neck dysfunction, the signs and symptoms …

Ask the Inspector…

Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic: A great fit

Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. Many fibromyalgia patients suffer with back pain, neck pain, restless leg …

Headache treatment from a dentist?

Do you have chronic headaches or migraines? Consider that dentists generally are more knowledgeable concerning the forces of the head and neck muscles. They are also generally more knowledgeable about how these for…