Acetyl-L-Carnitine Supplement of the Week! What is Acetyl-L-Carnitine? Acetyl L-carnitine is found in foods and also synthesized in the liver, brain and kidneys. It concentrates in tissues such as skeletal and heart muscle, and is important in energy production, while…
Homemade Bone Broth Making bone broth is not an exact science. Just use a bunch of bones in a crock-pot or a big stockpot, cover it with cold water and put it on low heat. Bones commonly used are chicken, beef,…
Surfing Neah Bay Neah Bay is located on the very tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Surfers in this area keep their surf spots secret, thus I cannot tell you "exactly" where these pictures are taken from! For the past 2…
Olympic National Forest Trail Running the Olympic National Forest It was such a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday in the Olympic Peninsula. Claire and I went trail running along the Aurora Ridge towards Crescent Lake. We wished we had more time to complete…
Running Post Canyon Although it is known for it's mountain biking, post canyon can be a great place to trail run. The boys headed out to do some mountain biking yesterday, and I headed out on a run. There are…
Paleo Ranch Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Ranch Who said ranch dressing can't be healthy? Here is a recipe I came across when discussing options with a patient who was having a hard time giving up ranch. There are options to make many…
Top 5 GMO Foods The United States government has allowed genetically modified and engineered organisms to enter the public food supply with no warning. Every day, millions of people unknowingly ingest these GMOs Multiple scientific studies have linked GMOs to illness,…
Did you know how dog friendly Hood River is? There are numerous hikes, bikes, trails, beaches, and public areas you can be with your dog, and most of them are off-leash. Has your dog been staring at you all winter?…
How to Protect Our Bodies from Radiation: In regards to Nuclear Reactor Exposure from Japan. First, we need to understand that there are different types of radiation. The radiation that is occurring due to the Nuclear Reactors in Japan acts…
Sunscreen Safety: The best sunscreen is a hat and a shirt. But when you can’t get away from exposing yourself to the sun, use the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) top-rated sunscreens to provide UVA and UVB protection. UVA rays are…