Lifestyle
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All olive oils are not created equally
One of the key ingredients to a long and healthy life is olive oil. For years dietitians have been promoting the use of olive oil as a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Because of its rich source of tocopherols, c…
Five reasons to take your child to the chiropractor
Why should a child get adjusted? The simple answer is that children have spines and a nervous system just like adults, and we want to make sure they are functioning properly, especially during the developmental yea…
Summer recommendations
While our weather has been anything but what we are used to here in North Idaho during the summer, we are all still spending time on the water and in our yards. The sun and warmth will no doubt return, but we conti…
Simple do-anywhere relaxation techniques
Summer is in full swing, and here in Northwest everyone heads for the great outdoors. I love it, there is no better life. Along with the fun of all of that, however;is the fact that we often over schedule ourselves…
Milestone Announcements July 17, 2016
Lora Gervais: Passionate about preserving the past
As Lora Gervais pulled several books from a stuffed book bag, she explained her fascination with history and tracing her family tree.
The food's cold! Can you help?
When I open the door of the assisted living facility, everyone at the dining tables turns to see who it is. As a new ombudsman, I’m assigned to this facility. I see the curiosity on their faces as they stop eating …
What's up with bone broth?
The one thing I love when it comes to talking about health and wellness is the enormous amount of uncharted territory there is to explore around these topics. A few days ago, I was asked to speak to a large group o…
Apples and oranges - and knobby tires
I was in my early 20s when I purchased my first mountain bike. This was the mid-1980s, and the sport had just gone mainstream, with bikes actually for sale in …
Nutty for coconut oil
Coconut oil seems to be everywhere these days, and this sweet, nutty oil is the nutritional buzzword of the summer! But what’s all the hype about? Coconut oil adds a tropical twist to many dishes, but it has also b…
Are sudden cardiac death & obstructive sleep apnea related?
There are nearly a half a million deaths each year in the United States attributed to sudden cardiac death (SDC). There are tens of millions of Americans with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In a study done in Swede…
A pain in the neck
Have you ever been accused of being a pain in the neck? Or, rather, do you have a pain in the neck? Neck pain is the third most common type of pain, with more than 1 in 4 Americans suffering. Pain can have a profou…
Wine tasting etiquette
Tasting in Wine Country and in local shops has changed some over the years. Events are often more elaborate, and both wineries and retail stores like ours invest a fair amount of time, energy and capital in creatin…
Nectar sippin' time
Sam Taylor: Homeward bound
COEUR d’ALENE — Just like many others, Sam Taylor said he left his hometown of Coeur d'Alene after college to pursue a career.