While perhaps not a favorite subject, and not a favorite appointment for many patients, is a women’s health screening exam. Although widely regarded as a necessary but unpleasant life experience, the Papanicolaou test (or Pap) and regular annual checkups have demonstrated effectiveness in dramatically reducing rates of cervical cancer, a[Read More…]
Health & Wellness
Health Q & A with Jeannie Marr
Q: I hear that there is a new shingles shot that has come out. Does Creswell Health Mart Pharmacy carry it and am I eligible to get it? Answer: Yes, we do carry Shingrix. It’s a new shingles vaccine that is 97 percent effective. Stop by any time during business[Read More…]
Meet Michael Donohue
MICHAEL DONOHUE OF THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATES CRESWELL PHYSICAL THERAPY. Photo Provided Therapeutic Associates Creswell Physical Therapy has recently welcomed Michael Donohue on our team as our lead physical therapist. Donohue was born outside of Chicago, but moved with his family at a young age to Tucson, Ariz., where he grew up.[Read More…]
Resolutions reset, part 1
As we start the second month of 2019, how are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions to eat healthier? Sometimes we need a Resolution Reset. Food serves a dual purpose for us, when we choose foods wisely the end result is that we should benefit nutritionally and experience optimum[Read More…]
What are healthy habits?
I started teaching fitness classes ten years ago, without any experience beyond my own attendance in classes. Marie, my friend and mentor, needed a sub for her kickboxing and yoga classes, so I held my breath and jumped in. Luckily, the members at that gym were very patient as I[Read More…]
Panacea Barbershop and Lounge: Self-care inside and out
PANACEA BARBERSHOP AND LOUNGE. SELF-CARE INSIDE AND OUT. Photo provided Panacea Barbershop and Lounge is committed to serving customers from the inside out. Owner Demarcos Wright wants clients to feel at home and have a time to focus on themselves through self-love and self-care. In his chairs, clients don’t have[Read More…]
Shampoo Dolls ‘Dolls’ up clients
SHAMPOO DOLLS. Photo provided For a chic look that’s in style with latest trends, Shampoo Dolls in Cottage Grove knows what to do. Their four stylists consider styling not just their profession – but their passion. The stylists come from all over the country and have won awards for their[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Love and dark chocolate A heart(y) healthy treat
I am hoping that you all learned a few new tricks to support your cardiovascular health from my last columns. Please share these tips with your family members. There are a lot of members of my family who suffer from heart disease, and my goal each year is to not[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – Heart health hacks: part 3
Happy ”Heart Health” Month! This is a great opportunity to focus on supporting your cardiovascular super pump. There’s no better way prepare to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love tips for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately, in the nutrition field, we have many guides available[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking: Heart health hacks: part 2
While every month should be Heart Health Month, we at least focus on supporting our cardiovascular super pump one month each year in February. There’s no better way to get ready to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love tips for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately,[Read More…]
