Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
The latest news about fat
Low fat, high fat and low carbs, no trans fat, limit saturated fat, you’ve probably heard it all! As a nutrition expert, I provide evidence-based information on nutrition topics to provide the most accurate informa…
Sacroiliac joint pain
The sacroiliac joint is where the upper body meets the lower body by connecting the sacrum with the iliac crest of the pelvis. It transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis and legs, and is the center…
Together is better
I had the opportunity to speak this last weekend to an amazing group of women (and a few Kevin's) at Casting for Recovery North Idaho and Eastern Washington chapter during Cabela's Spring Days. What an incredible e…
The roots of pain
This weekend was really beautiful! I couldn’t help but go into my garden and do a little weeding to take advantage of the sunshine. As I was weeding, I was thinking about pain. Correlations between the two began to…
The '600 pound gorilla'
For several years the United States has topped the world rankings in total wine consumption. In 2015, the US represented 11.5 percent of the consumption of all wine consumed worldwide, topping off at nearly 3.5 mil…
Nathan Smalley: Special Olympian always moving with a mission
Nathan Smalley is always on the move, whether he’s excelling at sports as a Special Olympian or taking steps toward increasing independence.
Milestone Announcements April 3, 2016
FOUR GENERATIONS
More spring chores
I hope you all made it past the first without being April Fooled. Now that we are into a new month, we are that much closer to sitting on the patio, drinking l…
Community Thanks April 3, 2016
FUNDRAISER: Wine, Stein and Dine a success
Fueling your body for activity
This week I’m going to head onto a slippery slope of information about how your body uses fuel for energy. I am no expert on this subject, but I have spent a lot of time over the past six years trying to get a good…
You found the right lawyer: Now what? Step two: The initial consultation
My last article (March 16, 2016) addressed the first step in a legal action — “How to Find the Right Lawyer for You.” Step two is how to prepare for the initial consultation and what to expect.
Masking pain
Pain affects one-fourth of our population. The typical approach to pain is to mask it. For instance, a person has joint pain. He self-manages it until it’s so bad he seeks medical advice. A diagnosis of Rheumatoid …
Clean up your skin care
The largest organ in the human body is the skin. It actually accounts for 16 percent of total body weight! The skin is a complex system made up of nerves, glands and cell layers and plays an important role in overa…
Sleep disorders in kids
Parents, you are usually the first-line persons to recognize that there a potential problem with your child in almost every area of your child’s life! Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) includes snoring, upper airway…
All in the swing
I have always marveled at individuals that possess the tenacity in their personal life to rise above their circumstances. Circumstances that often seem insurmountable or beyond one's physical or emotional limits. I…