Winter Health with Essential Oils

by Dr. Lynn Thompson

At this time of year we are finally getting to spend time back in the direct sun. We are still indoors more than we are outdoors, though, and lack of sunshine lowers our immunity. Then let’s add in the fact we are at the tail-end of “sugar season.” You know, that time [...]

Winter Care For Dogs: 3 things to watch for

by Melissa Kullman – Master Groomer, Puckabee’s Eco-Friendly Grooming

Wisconsin winters take their toll on our four-legged family members, and because our pets don’t complain, we sometimes forget that their needs change through the year. Some of the most common winter problems that ail our pets are the simplest to treat and prevent.
Dry Skin
Heating our homes [...]

11 Scary Sources of Indoor Air Pollution

Think your home is safe? Think again. In today’s quick and convenient world, the air you breathe indoors may actually be worse than the air outside.  According to the EPA, it is estimated that indoor air pollution can be up to eight times worse than the air you breathe outside. With as much time as [...]

What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a relatively common, chronic condition that can affect anyone. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million Americans suffer from some degree of sleep apnea, but that number could be much higher; many cases are undiagnosed. This is an unconscious process and most people who have sleep apnea are not [...]

Dirty Electricity: Reducing Your Exposure

by Heather Rothbauer Wanish
In today’s fast-paced society filled with every gadget imaginable, people are consistently drawn to the latest technological advance. Depending on your perspective, these devices seem to make life more orderly and allow your home to burst with easy-to-use appliances. In some cases, these gadgets, appliances, and other items may also be providing [...]

Memory: It’s a Loss for Everyone, or Is It?

by Paula Gibson
Memories are what sustain and fulfill our lives. The memory of being thrown in a deep lake before we learned to swim may cause us to feel fear when our skin comes in contact with water. Just as the scent of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven can fill our being with warmth [...]

Better Breast Health: Lymph Fluid — Blocked or Free Flowing River

by Joyce Sobotta
Many women at some time have experienced congestion and tenderness in their breasts. Some women have had breast trauma from mammograms, needle aspirations, cosmetic changes, surgery, and intense emotional fear of what might happen. Being in a busy world, we tend to over-look the fact that our bodies need our loving care daily. [...]

Storytelling, for All Ages

by Tracy Chipman
For ages and ages, since the birth of language, storytelling has existed. Some folks know exactly what storytelling is and some folks are just not quite sure. It can be a slippery notion to understand in this age of technology, but really it’s pretty simple…
Storytelling is a live, in the moment, interactive [...]

Ten Holistic Ways to Prepare for the Intensity of Birth

by Virginia Bobro, Certified Childbirth Mentor, Doula, and Lactation Consultant
There are many ways to prepare for childbirth. We fill our brains with information and facts and research all about it. We hear others’ experiences and opinions, which can often be overwhelming to a pregnant woman! We prepare our body for birth by getting regular prenatal [...]

Mom-made Goods: That’s Adorable!

Local mom Beth Schwartz recently took over downtown Eau Claire’s longest-running kid’s consignment shop, That’s Adorable! (129 N. Barstow St.), and she’s excited about making a few changes. Beth says the shop will maintain its stock of consignment goods—though pared down and reorganized—so you’ll still find plenty of gently-used clothing for girls and boys (birth–size [...]

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