Nevada to Legalize Pot: An Attorney Weighs In
It’s the city of risks at the poker table, of Bugsy, the Rat Pack, over-the-top ceilings, fountains, lit signs; it’s Las Vegas. In Sin City, just about anything goes, but as they say, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Will that list of activities soon include legalized marijuana? Neal Gidvani, attorney at law and the head of law firm...
5 Strange Things to Gargle with When You Have a Sore Throat
We all know the feeling: that stabbing pain when you swallow is a harbinger of illness. It happens all too often during cold and flu season when contagious bugs are flying around the school, office, shopping mall and public transit. Although we recommend avoiding illness in the first place by strengthening your immune system with a pantry well stocked...
Oregon Is Number One… in Marijuana Sales That Is
“Keep Portland Weird.” If you’re from Portland, Oregon you’ll know this motto all too well, as this bumper sticker graces probably half of Portland’s cars and public buildings. We Portland folk love all the things that make us different: naked bike rides, Voodoo Donuts, most strip clubs per capita in the United States, scooter gangs, and now the city...
15 Whole Foods to Keep the Body Regular Without Laxatives
One of the most common of health complaints has to do with irregular bowel movements and poor digestion. In a world where processed foods and sugary foods are more available and widely consumed than ever, it’s no coincidence that our food intake has negatively impacted our digestive systems. But instead of taking harsh laxatives that actually hurt your body...
Toxic Levels of Acid Halt Crabbing Season on the West Coast
The California Fish and Game Commision halted recreational crab fishing on November 7 after “detecting dangerous levels of domoic acid” along the West Coast between Southern Oregon and the southern Santa Barbara County line. The California Department of Health warned that Dungeness and rock crabs in the waters between these specified areas are toxic and a "significant risk to...
How to Make Your Own Kimchi and Sauerkraut on a Budget
As someone who is always looking to take care of her gut health, fermented vegetables have been an integral part of my digestive wellness journey. For several years, I bought jars and jars of sauerkraut and kimchi to top my salads, eat with entrees, and add to omelets. I realized after a while that I could be making my...
5 Reasons to Wash Your Hair in Apple Cider Vinegar Every Week
A little flaking here and there, some buildup, and maybe a little dullness are all reasons that you might need to start keeping a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) in your bathroom as well as your kitchen. Did you know that apple cider vinegar is incredible for your hair? Let's talk about why this super elixir is as...
How Amino Acids in Foods Increase Brain Power
Health issues such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, anxiety, autism, and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be emotionally distressing not only for those affected, but also for their loved ones. The brain is the most complex part of the human body, and we are just now learning the role nutrition plays in the proper functioning of this complex organ....
S**t Happens — How to Poop in the Woods with Poise
Picture this scene. You have been on an invigorating hike all morning. You are very familiar with the area so you have opted to leave the maintained trails and venture off into some more rigorous terrain. You are now several miles away from the nearest building or ranger station. Suddenly you start to feel something deep down inside. A friend says...
Want to Lose Weight? Low-Fat Diets May Not Be the Answer!
The rate of obesity in the United States alone is enough to scare most of us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than one third of American adults are obese — that’s approximately 78.6 million people. The economic toll of obesity is as troublesome as the problem itself. The CDC estimated that in 2008...
