District Flow Yoga on Barracks Row
Lena Manning was in a bind. Her new yoga studio District Flow Yoga at the Wharf in southwest DC had just been open a...
BodyWise Dance
We began by tapping our bodies from head to toe with our hands and moving easily to the beat of the music. The instructor,...
Surfing in DC
Surfing in DC? Really? As someone who used to live in Hawaii, I thought my friend Jess was joking. But, no, she was absolutely...
Lessons From the Dogs of Lucca
When walking down the street, I note every dog in front and behind me. I note their gait, their body condition score, their weight,...
Classic Thanksgiving Wines
This Thanksgiving will certainly be different than in years past. Our tables may have fewer friends and family, but one thing is for sure,...
Does Your Cat Have Arthritis
Osteoarthritis in cats is similar to that in people and dogs. OA, also referred to as degenerative joint disease, is where cartilage is worn...
Meet Death Doula Laura Lyster-Mensh
The sound was eerily melodic, smooth and soothing. The voices were in unison. The singers encircled the person who was practicing dying. The voices...
The District Vet
Sidled snuggly against the small intestine just after it joins the stomach, is an under-appreciated, yet essential organ within the body: the pancreas. Looking...
Infusion Therapy
The first time I received a vitamin injection was from a medical doctor that I was seeing in the late 1990s. He gave me...
Some Sweeteners Are No Good For Dogs: The District Vet
Not all that is sweet is good for your dog. In our quest for lower glycemic index and reduced calorie sweeteners, xylitol has become...