Behavioral modification is a prescribed treatment of many illnesses, and a common treatment of chronic low back pain. The main assumption of a behavioral approach is that pain and disability are not only influenced by physical disease, but also by psychological and social factors. A recent study published in Spine…

10 Signs a Senior Relative May Be in Trouble More than half (52%) of family members presently caring for an older relative started doing so because the senior had an injury, illness or medical condition that left him or her less able to function independently. However, there are other issues,…

This special features Calistoga’s favorite couples mud bath experience and an overnight stay in one of our Superior Category rooms. For an additional price of $45 per couple, Overnight Stay in any Standard, Superior or Cottage Room with upgrade available to a Jacuzzi Room Mud Bath Hot Mineral Jacuzzi Blanket…

Find caregiver services in your area Explore the Family Caregiver Alliance’s Family Care Navigator, a state-by-state resource intended to help you locate services for family caregivers and resources for older or disabled adults. The first strategy for preventing caregiver burnout is: Don’t try to do it all alone. Taking on…

Al Gore and Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons and Futurama talk about the Futurama short about global warming. I found the bit of video very amuzing and had to upload it. You can find the clip on Futurama: Bender's Big Score, a full length feature that takes place in…

Climate Change with Photosynthesis Mark Hertsgaard argues that the best solution to mitigating climate change quickly and cheaply lies in better agricultural practices that increase the natural process of photosynthesis. "We have the capacity to sequester virtually all the annual emissions that go up every year from this planet," he…

Polar Bears and Global Warming Polar bears live only in the arctic and as the sea ice continues to melt due to global warming, the polar bears' primary habitat becomes more threatened. They are incredibly specialized hunters that have adapted to life in the Arctic environment.

This 10 min doc shows the devastation associated with the Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak in BC and its relation to climate change. Go to www.mpbccc.com for more info.

Therapeutic massage is well known for its ability to relieve pain, improve circulation and induce a relaxation response. Other benefits of massage, applicable to hospice patients, as well as to the general population, include: Softening contracted or tight muscles; Promoting faster healing from injury/trauma; Reducing joint stiffness; Reducing anxiety;