Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Wine at its simplest
Virtually everything we enjoy today started off in a simpler form before evolving to what we know now. Wine has been around since biblical times, perhaps even longer. It started out as a very basic reaction: yeast …
ADHD and sleep-disordered breathing
One of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is a condition that varies widely in kids. Over 6 million children in the US have been diagnosed wi…
You should know
The time is now for you to have your annual physical therapy evaluation for any of your musculoskeletal problems. I know, maybe you think your back or shoulder pain is just something you have to live with, or maybe…
Truly cultured
Recently, a new trend in eating is gaining popularity — that of consuming cultured foods. Also known as fermented, lacto-fermented, soured and pickled, these foods have many benefits. We consume cultured foods on a…
Health and fitness for our employees
May is a great month to celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day, which is third Wednesday of this month. The weather is getting warmer, and it is a great reminder of all the fun outdoor activities we can…
Milestone Announcements May 8, 2016
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Tracey Vaughan: Sharing the power of theater
Tracey Vaughan spent the last decade at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy helping young students learn and grow through theater.
Can we make a difference?
Every once in a while, I run across a topic that I feel needs to be addressed in my column. This week, my subject matter seems to have good timing with a message for all sides of this issue. When it comes to cyclis…
Eating cultured
When reading the above title, one of two images will be conjured up: Eating with high etiquette, very refined, expensive foods with a particular pomp; or eating foods that have been lacto-fermented (aka: “cultured”…
Cinderella and the law
We all know the story of the dutiful young maiden who gets whisked away by the prince of her dreams to a beautiful castle to live a life of luxury and charm. But what happens if the prince turns out to be not so ch…
Feedback should be a thing of the past
Almost everyone knows someone who wears a hearing aid which tends to whistle. What causes this annoying and embarrassing sound? Feedback is a whistling sound, which occurs when sound from the aid escapes back out o…
What's in your supplement?
Have you ever taken a fish oil supplement because you heard it was good for your heart? How about a vitamin C gummy when you feel a cold coming on? According to the CDC, over half of American consumers use suppleme…
Spring finds
We have had a great run of tasting new wine over the last couple of months, with many visits from winemakers, importers, and other wine professionals. We have found new favorites and rediscovered some “old friends,…
Brain power training
Lake City Physical Therapy and the Hayden CrossFit crew got together last Thursday night for a night of education and hands-on learning. The topic was pelvic health and the athletic woman. Crossfitters are an incre…
What happens when you snore?
The first thing that happens is that your bed partner, if you still have one, is irritated all the time due to sleep loss — usually one to two hours each night. The noise level can reach 80-100 decibels, which is t…