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Judd Jones: How 'cupping' can help the body
When it comes to being healthy, I find myself in a daily routine to maintain the “practice what you preach” model of living. With that said, it is not uncommon for me to backslide on my fitness during times of stre…
Love matters
It’s been a tough year in Kootenai County. There has been a devastating loss of life that has shaken many of us. This is written in their honor, and with the t…
Kelly Amos: Spend wisely
Choosing the right exercise plan can be as confusing as choosing the “right” nutrition plan. So many variables, so many options, so many trends.
My vasectomy - a survival story
In the last issue of Live Well Magazine, I wrote about vasectomies - how they’re a safe and permanent birth control method, the stigma surrounding the procedure and the reasoning behind my decision to get one.
A smart boost in testosterone
Testosterone plays a necessary role in the human body. It’s the key male sex hormone that regulates fertility, body hair growth, muscle and bone mass. While men have significantly higher levels of testosterone in t…
Summer Activities Guide
To be perfectly frank, there is too much to do in our community this summer. The Live Well Summer Activities Guide attempts to cover some of it, but it would be foolish to consider it comprehensive. We’ve got to pa…
Ask the Expert: Wendy Ferguson
The risk of sustaining a serious injury from a fall grows considerably as people get older.
Caring for seniors
The greater Coeur d’Alene area has a large senior population, and with North Idaho receiving accolades such as “Best Place to Retire” and “12 Reasons to Move t…
How to endure allergy and wildfire season
As much as most of us want to take advantage of the warm weather, spring and summer can be a miserable time for allergy sufferers. Add to that the recurring se…
A breath of fresh air
Months to years after undergoing radiation therapy for cancer treatment, some patients may experience what is called late radiation tissue injury.