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Savor the sip of authentic bourbon
Realizing that bourbon can be made in any state, and not limited to Kentucky as some believe, we were tired of hearing people say you had to go to Kentucky for good bourbon. We rolled up our sleeves and researched the traditional process to transplant it to Lake County. The first step in re-creating the conditions is to make our own limestone...
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Roids hurt; treatment doesn’t
One question I’ve been getting asked a lot recently is, “If your treatments are painless, why do my hemorrhoids hurt?” About an inch inside your rectum, the skin of your butt ends, and the lining of your colon begins. While the skin area has many nerve endings and can be very sensitive to pain, the colon lining area is insensitive to...
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The power of routine
Fall is a busy time for us. People are settling back into their routines and ready for a change back to healthy habits. Research shows people who follow dependable, predictable routines achieve their optimal health. It also illustrates the importance of adopting habits that are attractive, convenient and achievable. This aligns with our core...
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Avoid pain flares this winter
A touch of fall is in the air and that means cooler days are not far away. Unfortunately, colder temperatures and the isolation of winter can lead to pain flares, usually of old joint or muscle injuries. This is why it is so important to keep moving even if your body doesn’t want to move. Here are a few specific actions to help you avoid...
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Not your mother’s vein treatment
One reason people delay treatment for varicose veins is the memory of a relative or friend undergoing painful stripping surgery in the past. But those days are gone. Modern techniques, such as laser treatments, ultrasound-guided chemical or thermal ablation, and VenaSeal (a medical-grade glue) are now available. These procedures are...
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