There’s only one reason anyone ever gets sick. We create sickness. Most people do it without realizing they ever had any choice, but they do it nonetheless. A cause of death in infancy is called “failure to thrive.” This is the cause of every terminal illness. You are either growing or dying. There is no [...]
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For the average consumer wine is confusing enough as it is; however, with the advent of eco-conscious wines, the wine label has become even more intimidating. Natural, biodynamic, organic, or sustainable? How are you supposed to know the difference between all these and keep up with the trustworthiness of the myriad regulatory agencies for each? [...]
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Sulfites are used as an additive in wine primarily with the purpose of being an antioxidant and a deterrent for bacteria. Although yeast produce sulfites during fermentation, without additional sulfite very few wines would avoid becoming vinegar or spoiling. Through our regular interaction with the public at wine-centric events I am continuously amazed at how [...]
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The love is everywhere. It’s the civil servant in the community who goes above and beyond; it’s the school crossing guard; it’s in the people in our families who remind us that it’s all about the little things; it’s the friend who answers your call at 2AM; it’s the man at the coffee shop who [...]
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About to crack open that beer? According to the press you might want to reconsider. A glass of red wine will enhance your meal and add to your overall health. The health benefits of red wine are numerous, but center primarily around the effects of moderate amounts of alcohol on the heart. When consumed reasonably, [...]
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Let’s be clear up front. I’m no doctor, nor do I have a background in health care. With that being said, what I do have is some semblance of common sense. As human beings we inherently search for ways to make life easier. We’re constantly inventing new ways to be more efficient or new excuses [...]
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Calf injuries are likely to occur without warning. They strike when least expected and can happen during exercise or walking from point A to point B. My clients usually state they had no idea their calves were in need of attention. Those of you who have experienced the “pop” in your calf can attest that mending a calf [...]
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Friday’s regular visit to the gym left me with more thoughts than usual on the subject of body image. As previously mentioned, the majority of my clients regularly complain about some physical attribute that displeases them. During my gym visit, a gentleman and I were laughing about our leg workout. He complained that his legs were too thin while [...]
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Writing my treatment notes post session this afternoon, I’m reminded that most people do not have the maximum flexion, extension and rotation in their neck. A normal day at the office for me consists of unwinding the muscles surrounding the cervical vertebrae to give my clients the ability to turn their head from side to side in traffic. [...]
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Most of you are starting to realize that much of my writing is based on my life experiences. I believe my ability to identify with my clients enables me to give them superlative service. Although I’m always excited about the start of a new day, the day of the week is irrelevant due to my many responsibilities and my [...]





