Q: I have heard that there have been changes to the recommendations of who should get the HPV vaccine. What are those changes? A: That is correct. The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an expanded indication (recommendation) for men[Read More…]
Health & Wellness
Nutritionally Speaking: Medicinal mushrooms: potent medicine for people and planet
The estimated number of mushroom species ranges from 30,000 to 1.5 million. We have had a close relationship with mushrooms and have enjoyed the benefits they offer for thousands of years. The mushroom life cycle includes three distinct phases; mycelium, fruiting body and spore. They spend most of their life[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – Collard greens: NW favorite with southern roots
Lately, I have had a few folks seeking optimal health complain about having to eat so much kale; anyone else out there tired of sauteed kale of kale chips? I have just the antidote for you: Collard Greens! Growing up in the New York City suburbs delayed my discovery of[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Ten things the soft drink industry won’t tell you
A Wall Street Journal article a while ago shared some hard truths about soft drinks: 1 – ‘The Hottest new beverage is water.’ People are going back to the basics, they are still thirsty, but they are purchasing more bottled water. Studies show that while water sales are soaring, (up[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Sauerkraut–simple and easy–grow your own
I was just out for a day-off walk with our new pup, and it was great to have the sun shining and buds appearing on the lilacs and other shrubs. As our plants’ juices get running again after the long cold winter, my thoughts turn to perusing the seed catalogs[Read More…]
Creswell HealthMart Pharmacy: Family-Owned, Community-Focused
Locally owned by Jeannie and Brian Marr, Creswell Health Mart Pharmacy opened in August 2017 and has created quite the buzz among the Creswell and Southern Lane County communities. River Road Health Mart Pharmacy, also owned by the Marrs, can compound prescription medications, allowing the dose, flavor and method of[Read More…]
Camas Swale Medical Clinic: Family-Focused Healthcare
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Doctor Damon Armitage, owner of Camas Swale Medical Clinic, has a lot to offer the Creswell and Eugene communities. He provides services ranging from preventive and routine care to more specialized areas. Doctor Armitage sees patients of all ages for a variety of conditions, including[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Have you tried ear candling?
Ear candling. File photo Spring is here. The daphnes are blooming, the melting snow is giving way to crocus shoots sprouting, and all of a sudden there’s a rush of folks asking me about ear candling. Ear candling is a popular method of clearing ear wax with a long history.[Read More…]
Cheryl’s Kitchen – How to make crockpot chicken bone broth
Photo file. Boxed bone broths in the stores are very expensive. Making it at home is easy and cheap! Made from scratch, bone broth has a much more complex flavor and color than store bought stocks. Some of the health benefits of bone broth include: – Boosts immune system –[Read More…]
Spring into better health – Nutritionally Speaking
So, we have longer days now that we have turned our clocks back, and while we still have remnants of our recent snow storm, spring is around the corner. We will soon be cleaning out our garages, putting away our winter clothes and tires, so we might as well get[Read More…]
