The smoke has cleared! When we are sometimes under the claustrophobia of the smoky days, I, like many others, start to notice the toll it can take on our general happiness. Even when the smoke is thick and we don’t want to go outside, there are still blue skies up…
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As we know, living in the Rogue Valley has certainly had its challenges over the past few months. So, while supporting our immune and respiratory health is beneficial now, and as we move more into fall and winter, we should also focus on building our body’s resiliency with our botanical,…
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for pain in the bottom of the foot. However, the plantar fascia is rarely the primary cause of your foot pain. With 26 bones and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, the foot is a complex system. And the plantar fascia is just…
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It’s safe to say that nothing has been easy about being a small business owner over the past 2½ years. Staying healthy and economically viable, while also coping with the devastation of the Almeda fire has made staying sane quite challenging. But I’m not alone! I know the challenges of…
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Interview with Dr. Force, Dr. Conry & Dr. Plank What brought you to wanting to practice natural healthcare? Dr. Force: I was very sick as a teenager after contracting mononucleosis that turned into post-viral chronic fatigue immunodeficiency syndrome and, ultimately, ulcerative colitis. Frustrated with being “dropped through the cracks” of…
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By Jordan Pease Abby Lewis is a 20-year resident of Ashland and has been a strong supporter of RVML since the very beginning. She is very much a walks her talk kind of person with a strong, demonstrated commitment to helping people. She’s a very involved community member and has…
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A Three-Part Interview Series by Jordan Pease and Three-Term Ashland Mayor John Stromberg – September 2021 Issue of LocalsGuide Magazine– Ashland, Oregon Great community leadership is born from an artistry in combining disparate talents and crafting them with vision, wisdom, dedication, and hard work. Here in part two of this…
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Chrysanthemums and pansies are shining stars of fall. They both add cheerful, bright, and long-lasting color. People all over the world enjoy flowers, and these two specifically have been cultivated to create a seemingly endless array of varieties. Chrysanthemums have a rich history across many cultures. Today, their immense popularity…
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On a raft trip with a fellow arborist and boater, I heard him make a reference to the word “hellball.” When I asked him what he meant by that, he pointed skyward and said, simply, “the sun.” I got the meaning immediately! I hate to admit it folks, but the…
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Come have some fun at the Ashland Artisan Emporium! My name is Nick and I’ve been into collecting and geek pop culture since I was a kid, and pretty much my entire adult career has been spent selling fun things. Finding and sharing awesome things with other people is…
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1 in 5 Americans age 65 or older are working or looking for work. Why do so many expect to postpone a typical, leisure-filled retirement? One theory points to the decline of pensions and the need to replace the income stream that used to come—guaranteed—from a past employer. Approximately 14%…
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What an interesting time we are in. Between smoky skies, the resurgence of positive Covid-19 results in our valley, and controversial decision making by those in power, we are seeing a lot of movement in and around Oregon, particularly the Rogue Valley. For a while it seemed as though we…
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