Lifestyle

According to data from a comprehensive annual report, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) announced that overall spending for 2015 came in at a record $60.28 billion. The document covered pet spending in market categories of food, supplies/over-the-counter (OTC) medications, veterinary care, and other services. The increase is accredited...

In my mind, living in Telluride means not having to travel. However, living in Telluride does not preclude necessary travel to visit family and friends who are not living close. And there are places in the world to visit for the first time, places familiar...

The Telluride Hospital District has withdrawn wetland permit. Still determined to find future home for comprehensive health care facility. After a process spanning more than 18 months, the Telluride Hospital District, upon consultation with the Town of Mountain Village, has withdrawn its wetlands permit application to the United...

Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival. This week, Haley talks about polysensory imagery skills, i.e. visualization on steroids. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn0hdC5Nefs&feature=youtu.be About Dr. Haley Perlus: Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival, where this year she talked about “The Psychology Behind Good Nutrition” and "The Only Way to...

This week, the Telluride Regional Medical Center announced the emergency and primary care departments accommodated 21,036 patient visits last year, a 13% increase over the previous year and consistent with growth trends over the past six years. According to Telluride Regional Medical Center CEO John Gardner, two significant areas...

Have you hugged your veterinarian lately? Can you imagine a world without them? We sure can’t here at Second Chance Humane Society… So to honor all those veterinarians who keep pets like me healthy, I am asking you reflect on your personal veterinarian visit etiquette. [caption id="attachment_62139" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Frankie[/caption] Let’s start...

It is never too early to promote the Telluride Institute’s Telluride Mushroom Festival. Or the cascading environmental and health benefits of fungi in general. For example, penicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline all come from fungal extracts. The potent anti-inflammatory characteristics of Cordyceps could prove helpful for mitigating the...

In July 2015, the Telluride Med Center’s Dr. Sharon Grundy talked with a group of women on the subject of our microbiome, now a hot topic in health and wellness. Here is a preview of that talk. Well, prebiotics and probiotics were part of those discussions. Thought this...

Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival. This week, Haley praises Aaron Rodgers and shares what we can all learn from him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3g46zgJX1w&feature=youtu.be About Dr. Haley Perlus: Dr. Haley Perlus is a regular presenter at the Telluride WOW Festival, where this year she talked about “The Psychology Behind Good Nutrition” and "The...

Eric O'Grey’s life had hit rock bottom. His weight had ballooned to 320 pounds and he was spending more than $1,000 a month on medications for high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. [caption id="attachment_62058" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Candy could rescue you like Peety rescued...