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The Stewart’s Caring Place Butterfly Gala shines the light on a crucial community resource

A butterfly symbolizes transformation, hope and life, making it the perfect theme for the Stewart’s Caring Place annual gala. Last month, more than 300 people gathered as a way to show their support for those affected by cancer at what has become one of Northeast Ohio’s premier fundraising events. “The money we raise enables us to...

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Massage is a natural pain reliever

As the weather ticks colder, we find our clients often report an increase in pain issues. Although massage used to be considered an indulgence, now it’s considered best practice and is often the first line of natural treatment for chronic pain. Therapeutic massage may relieve pain via a variety of mechanisms. For instance, muscle...

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Should you sell your home now, or wait until spring?

There’s a phenomenon in real estate that when the weather cools, so do home sales. People on the fence about whether to sell their home suspect that waiting for a brisker spring market is the smart play. And while that may have been shrewd in years past, with the current topsy-turvy market one thing is clear: all bets are off. To find...

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A reflection of Amarone

Last month we discovered Amarone wine of the Valpolicella region in Verona, Italy. This month, Jim Sperk, of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild, wants to stay in the family and introduce us to what is often referred to Amarone’s “little brother,” Ripasso wine from the same region. “Ripasso is made from most of the same grapes as Amarone,”...

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Spooky ghost poop

Recently I had a patient tell me that ever since her hemorrhoids have been successfully treated in the private comfort of my office, she has spooky ghost poops. Naturally we shared a laugh before she explained to me that when she goes to the bathroom to poop, there is no wiping. Everything just slides out and it’s like nothing was...

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