Health / Medical

Living with Food Allergies

Odds are good that you know someone who suffers from food allergies – possibly a mild aversion to nuts, dairy, eggs, fish or some other food. You may even know someone who suffers from extreme allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, and must carry an epinephrine injector with them at all times in case of such a reaction. But if you yourself suffer from food allergies, then you know firsthand the challenges of avoiding one or many kinds of foods, particularly in a society of refined food products that may often include all of the items you are allergic to even in a case where this seems unl ...
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High Demand for Clarisonic at Walla Walla Skin Care

There's a new temptation in town and it's the hottest must-have in skin care today. Walla Walla Skin Care is now selling one of Oprah Winfrey's favorite products - the Clarisonic MD. In case you missed watching The Oprah Winfrey Show recently, The Clarisonic, a breakthrough skin cleansing device, was featured as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2007. Using sonic technology, Clarisonic MD removes six times more makeup than traditional facial cleansing. By oscillating back and forth at a sonic frequency, Clarisonic MD also helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches, blemishes and the appear ...
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Doctor Search - Going Online for a Doctor

Finding a Doctor or a Surgeon has never been easier – Edoctors.com is the home of Health Information Don’t have a Doctor? Join the club!! About three years ago my family and I moved to a new state, about 350 miles from where we were living in Nevada. Everything to do with the transition went amazingly smooth, however, about a month after we moved my daughter came down with a nasty cold and really needed medical attention. With our family doctor still in Utah, we tried to get in touch with a doctor in Nevada who was accepting new patients – this proved to be a real challenge! My wife and ...
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Animal Acupuncture of Walla Walla

Dr. Kenneth Norris opens Animal Acupuncture of Walla Walla.  Dr. Norris was a “Family Doctor” for our pets at Animal Clinic East, before deciding to move in the direction of Holistic Health, in harmony with your Veterinarian. Veterinary acupuncture is an approach to care used for thousands of years , and treats a variety of health conditions in dogs, horses and many other animals.  It is a therapy designed to bring the body back into proper balance, and teats conditions including: Musculoskeletal problems Neuralgic problems Pain and rehabilitation Reproductive issues Eye pr ...
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WALLA WALLA SKIN CARE HOSTS GIRLS' NIGHT OUT

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT NEXT WEEK Circle this date in RED - Thursday, September 27 from 5:00-7:00 PM - because you don't want to miss the upcoming Girls' Night Out open house at Walla Walla Skin Care. This is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend and share an evening of fun and beauty. A professional from Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup will be on hand to answer questions about the mineral makeup line and provide free color dustings. Drop by for some refreshments, then enter the free drawing to win fabulous prizes, and take advantage of big savings available that night only. Walla Wal ...
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A NEW FACE AT WALLA WALLA SKIN CARE

Walla Walla Skin Care is rolling out the red carpet to welcome esthetician Amanda Evans to its staff. Amanda joins us from Spokane and brings extensive knowlege of the celebrity-embraced Jane Iredale mineral makeup line. While Amanda is experienced in all skin care procedures performed at Walla Walla Skin Care, makeup application and consultation is her speciality. Expect to see eyeliner and eyebrow permanent makeup added to the WWSC menu in the near future. "I love working in the professional, yet comfortable atmosphere here at Walla Walla Skin Care.", says Amanda. "I can't wait t ...
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Reiki as an Alternative Healing Process

Maybe you are not familiar with Reiki, don't worry, you are not alone. To start with, Reiki is associated with natural holistic healing or a healing where pharmaceutical drugs and medical surgeries are just an alternative in case the system of holistic healing fails. Reiki is an early form of energy healing in which a participant serves as a channel for Universal Life Force. The Reiki participant opens himself/herself as a channel for an energy that comes from a higher source to aid healing or correct a person's aura. This is believed to be beneficial for the body, mind, and soul or the ...
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Sunglasses and Headaches

Most people suffer from headaches at one time or another, and many people in North American suffer from migraines, ranging in frequency from several times a year to once a month or more often. In many cases, a migraine or severe headache forces the sufferer into isolation until it goes away, damaging their ability to work, socialize, and generally live life to its fullest. What most people don’t already realize is that many migraines and headaches can be prevented through the regular use of a good set of sunglasses! Regardless of whether it’s the summer solstice or the frigid depths of wint ...
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Working Towards a Future without Breast Cancer

Chances are someone close to you such as your friend, mother, wife, sister or even yourself has been touched by breast cancer in one way or another. That’s why it is so important that we never give up fighting for a cure. Finding a cure is not impossible, but it is definitely a long, hard battle. Raising funds for the technology for early diagnosis, treatments options, and breast cancer research is vital. Education and support to breast cancer patients is also crucial for survival. That’s why the Royal Canadian Mint has produced its second color circulation coin to help support the Canadian ...
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Winter Weight Loss Tips

It can be difficult to get motivated to stay in shape and eat healthy during the winter months, especially when it is so easy to just slip on a bulky sweater instead. The dull months can leave you feeling sluggish and most would prefer to warm up with warm stew or buttery mashed potatoes rather than a salad. It’s easy to indulge during the winter. Over the holidays most pack on a couple of pounds by eating second helpings of turkey and gravy, stuffing and numerous desserts. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching many people haven’t had a chance to trim down before they dip into chocolate tru ...
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