Knee pain

Gentle Reader,   My knee complains. Knee pain from the old injury is caused by arthritis.  In the forest searching for chanterelles, my companions and I climb steeply to the plateau, second growth northwest forest of red cedar, western hemlock, Douglas fir, alder and vine maple. The understory is mossy in places, the green blanket providing …

MindWorks Works

What is MindWorks™? MindWorks contains key nutrients that have been shown in three clinical studies and dozens of laboratory studies to improve short-term mental sharpness and focus and help protect against age-related mental decline.* Scientific studies have shown the key ingredients in MindWorks work in three ways: • Immediate improvements in memory and focus*—3X better …

backyard chickens

Gentle Reader, I depart from my usual commentary on health and fitness to give you a post on backyard chickens.  My flock and my granddaughter’s Alicia’s flock have dominated our lives for the past couple weeks.  Someone suggested I share the drama. ***  Her cry wrenches their hearts.  Mid-range utterances, she tips her head back …

Allergy control

Gentle Reader, Are you suffering from the newly released molds and irritants now that the fall rains are here?  Have you been using over the counter medications to keep your nose from running and to dry up that post nasal drip? You need allergy control! I was an allergy sufferer for years.  In fact, I …

immune system

Gentle Reader, Our immune system needs help.  Flu season is upon us.  People all around me have colds.  Our children are getting leveled by Enterovirus 68. Are you nervous about the Ebola virus?  The annual debate surfaces again among people who prefer a natural approach to prevention and those accepting vaccines. What are your plans …

brain exercises

Gentle Reader, Brain exercises are instructive to any of us who experience lapses of memory or feel muddled in our thinking. May I share a recent posting by Dr. Jamie Mc Manus, Chair of Medical Affairs at Shaklee?  Her comments help with life in general but more specifically with understanding the role of exercise in brain health.   …