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Your best shot at preventing the flu
Flu season is quickly approaching in North Idaho. The term “flu” is commonly used to describe the common cold, but Influenza virus is nothing to sneeze at; influenza can be severe and leave you suffering with fever…
The positive effects of self-care on wellness
There are many ways to focus on improving self-care, several of which involve having a regular sleep hygiene schedule, prioritizing healthy meals, ensuring a balance of recreational or leisure in your schedule, and…
Tough choices and easing transitions with hospice
The end of life journey comes with tough choices. Hospice of North Idaho helps answer tough questions by discussing options.
The wildness and wonder of relationship
I am missing my friend today. She is not here anymore (on Earth, I mean), but she has visited me in my dreams.
Sitting is the new smoking
Everyone knows how important regular exercise is for good health, but what most people don’t know is how much sitting for extended periods negatively impacts their overall wellbeing.
Summer at the Club
I love the classic Paul Newman film, “The Hustler” and its sequel, “The Color of Money,” which follows the life of a pool shark.
Dietary Vice: Breaking bad food habits
Everybody knows you shouldn’t smoke cigarettes. Making the decision to do so means accepting the chance of potential consequences.
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Nurturing a friend
Scout and Scarlett run wildly in the yard on this late June morning. Hearing a change in the intonation of their bark, I know something is wrong, quickly put on my robe and head to the back door unsure of what I mi…
Decompression therapy vs. traction for lower back and neck pain
The key difference between old school traction and Spinal Decompression Therapy is the computer. With normal traction, there is just a static pull. Let’s say it is set at 50 pounds and it pulls at 50 pounds. With s…
Obstructive sleep apnea and driving
A simulation study by Dr. Akshay Dwarakanath, Dr. Mark Elliott, and colleagues at St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, UK, to show the risk for people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was recently p…
The perfect diet
It can be difficult to find a balance with health and indulgence. Which is why so many people strive to find a diet that is tried and true, as well as simple to follow. Chances are, you’ve heard of a friend of a fr…
Gallbladder stones
Nearly one million gallbladder surgeries are performed each year in this country. With the frequency you hear about people having their gallbladders removed, you might think that gallbladders do not serve any great…
Napa revisited
We have returned from our weekend touring the Napa Valley with our group of guests who had hired us to help them find the private side of Napa. We are happy to report “the Valley” is in great shape! Is it expensive…