In last month’s issue of The Medicine Cabinet Within, I described that the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease and the underlying chronic illnesses that can contribute. Also discussed were the primary physiological issues that are the focus of heart disease treatment and prevention. In this second article on the […]
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New Food for Thought
Can Low Doses of Lithium Improve Mood, Protect the Brain, and Extend Life?
Debrah Harding, ND, FABNO – Center for Integrative Medicine
Debrah Harding, ND, FABNO – Center for Integrative Medicine Vithium, a soft alkali metal, is naturally found in certain minerals and brine deposits across the globe. While lithium is best known today for powering rechargeable batteries, this element also boasts a fascinating history as a medicinal agent. In the early 20th century, “lithia water” and […]
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Horoscope Week of August 13, 2025
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In medieval Europe, pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James in Spain often wore scallop shells. These were badges to signify they were on a sacred path in quest of divinely inspired transformation. The shell also had practical uses. It was a scoop for food and water, underscoring the humility […]
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The Art of Being Scared
Weapons and the limitlessness of horror
My whole life, people have made fun of me for my deep and abiding love of horror movies. When I was a kid, running around excited, trying to explain the plot of “Evil Dead II” to my family, they would not only question what kind of people come up with such disturbing ideas, but what […]
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How Old is Too Old?
You’re never too old for intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane,My wife and I have been married for 40 years. The kids are grown. We’re both retired and it’s going pretty well money wise. Our health isn’t bad — could be better, but overall, we’re grateful. We don’t sleep together anymore — mostly because she’s a light sleeper and I snore. Sex is […]
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Bent Alley Cat Bicycle Races
A former bicycle courier has brought one of the staples of big-city messenger culture — the alley cat race — to Bend
Nope, that’s not a typo; the Bent Alley Cat Races has yowled to life. That the name of this new DIY bicycle race series is spelled “Bent,” and not “Bend,” speaks to the off-kilter, fringe-y place that bicycle messengers — and all their trappings, like fixed-gear bikes and alley cat races — occupy within the […]
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Marvel Goes Retro
Fantastic Four looks to the future
I don’t know if I’ve ever admitted this to myself, but sometimes I think I was born into the wrong time. Don’t get it twisted: being there for the birth of the internet, social media, AI, virtual reality and all kinds of other tech breakthroughs has been cool, but as a child of the ’80s, I […]
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Awakening Your Inner Hero
Love wisdoms from heaven
We all have love wisdom from heaven. We just have to slow down, breathe slowly, find a quiet place and listen to our tender, wise hearts and souls. We also have to keep learning from others who know more. I rarely know the content of my monthly messages when I sit down to type. Wendy, […]
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Awakening Your Inner Hero
Love Wisdoms From Heaven
We all have love wisdom from heaven. We just have to slow down, breathe slowly, find a quiet place and listen to our tender, wise hearts and souls. We also have to keep learning from others who know more. I rarely know the content of my monthly messages when I sit down to type. Wendy, […]
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New Leadership Steps into the Tower’s Spotlight
Executive director shares his vision to expand programming and accessibility
Under the prominent “Tower” sign in downtown Bend stands a theatre filled with history. It first opened in 1940 as a luxurious art deco-style movie theater. Over the next several decades, it evolved to include musical performances, fashion shows and other live performances. By the 1980s, however, the Tower was struggling. A drop in attendance […]
