Heat advisory

How hot is it? It could reach as high as 108 degrees this afternoon and into the evening, according to the National Weather Service in New Orleans. The heat advisory for Hancock County, updated at 2 p.m., remains in effect until 7 p.m. Best obvious advice: stay out of the sun, stay inside in air…

Turmeric vs. tendinitis

A magazine assignment and a minor injury are colliding this week. I’m writing about natural remedies while hobbling around as the result of tendinitis (self-diagnosed) in my right foot. I’m not a doctor but I play one on my laptop. A source for the story suggested using turmeric to help with inflammation. Separately, a friend…