Category Archives: Health Notes

Health Notes- Another Healthy year in review

Posted on January 15, 2015 by tomdwyer

You count on us to keep your vehicle operational, but how far will it go if you aren’t operational? We’ll say it out loud… nothing is as important as your health, not even auto repair! That’s why we bring you … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Tips to beat holiday stress and gluttony

Posted on December 10, 2014 by tomdwyer

Tips to beat holiday stress and gluttony The Holiday Season is known for many things, but your health isn’t one of them. The stress alone can cause health problems long before the feasting gives you those extra five pounds you’ve … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Our Ebola coverage… relax, it’s short

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Ebola! Ebola! Ebola! It’s everywhere! Except that it’s not. The inflammatory, wide-eyed news-ish coverage of it is everywhere, but in the US there have only been 8 cases and 1 fatality. Yes, you have the same chance of dying of … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Posted on October 14, 2014 by tomdwyer

5 Tips for a Healthy Halloween from Olivia B. Waxman, TIME.com Wondering if it’s possible to have a healthy Halloween? Here are some tips from dentists and nutritionists… Halloween is that sweet time of year when children can … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- GMO Debate… SOLVED!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tomdwyer

We hope you read our Feature story this month “YES on Measure 92”, about the GMO Labeling bill in Oregon. Questions abound on both sides as to the safety and other aspects of GMOs, so as a public service we … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Nothing keeps you healthy

Posted on August 15, 2014 by tomdwyer

Health is a lot of things. It’s maintaining your body in top functional condition, it’s eating the right foods, it’s doing the right exercise, it’s avoiding sickness, it’s getting the right care if you get sick. But one of the … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- The straight dope on some scary additives

Posted on July 17, 2014 by tomdwyer

Everything You Need to Know About 10 Common, Scary Sounding Food Additives By Larry Schwartz on AlterNet, June 27, 2014 Michael Pollan, the best-selling author and one of the leaders of the modern food revolution, is a big … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Summer Avocado Festival

Posted on June 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

From the Well Being Journal, Sept/Oct, 2013 You probably know that avocados are an excellent source of healthful fats, but this whole food may also have other unique health benefits. To learn more, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is supporting … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Small picture to big picture… in PICTURES!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by tomdwyer

Healthy living is different depending on how you look at it. There’s the ‘small picture’ stuff that happens to us all as individuals, and then there’s the ‘big picture’ stuff that happens to us as a society. Here are two … Continue reading →

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Your kids’ diapers are full of s#!+

Posted on April 10, 2014 by tomdwyer

Toxins in Huggies and Pampers Aren’t What You Want to Put Near Baby’s Skin Jill Richardson on Alternet, Feb 18, 2014 The disposable diaper industry sells products containing endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, and sometimes even heavy metals. When parents pull a … Continue reading →