Lifestyle
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Hansen new bishop of Post Falls 2nd Ward
Jim Hansen, of Post Falls, was recently called to be Bishop of the Post Falls 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife Teri…
Health and fitness trends for 2016
This week let’s take an early look at projected health and fitness trends for 2016. Looking back, 2015 was on target with high intensity training, body weight training, and yoga trending very high. Another interest…
Refresh your face
Many people flock to spas to receive facial treatments for a purely cathartic experience. Medical grade facials (or what we call “clinical facials”) can provide the same relaxing experience with a more beneficial t…
Gut pain, bloating and indigestion: Your tummy is telling you something
The holidays are upon us and are the signs and symptoms of tummy trouble. Painful swelling, bloating, gas, and indigestion along with constipation or diarrhea are all issues associated with a condition called small…
Hope for GERD
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a growing problem effecting an estimated 100-150 million people in North America. The causes and treatments for this condition are becoming more and more controversial. Dr…
Bargains at any time of the year!
Our regular feedback from readers splits pretty much down the middle. About half of you say “you should really do more recommendation columns,” and the other half says “you know, you kind of do too many recommendat…
Sports-related recovery
This last week, we played our annual Holiday Turkey Bowl with both sides of our family. Mind you, most of us hadn't played flag football since last year — except for a few who play college intramurals — so you can …
Do you have culture in your diet?
Finding culture in your daily nutrition is key to a strong immune system and good digestive support. What are cultured foods and why should you make them part of your nutrition plan?
Non-surgical combination procedures
When you are ready to be evaluated for an aging face, give me a call. I will assess your loss of volume and your severity of descending tissue. If your tissue descent is mild, your problems can be easily addressed …
High cholesterol and heart disease
Cholesterol has gotten a bad rap over the last several decades; however it is one of the most important molecules in your body. It is found in every cell in your body, not just the bloodstream. It helps produce hor…
Gratitude written
Years ago, one of my amazing clients gave me a cookie jar. It was made of glass with letters etched in black on it that said, "Thankful Jar." She had made it especially for me. She told me in her family they had a …
Make a mineral rich broth from turkey bones
In the previous article we discussed the wonderful, health-building benefits of the broth acquired from your turkey bones. Originally just called “chicken soup” and used for a myriad of health conditions, the benef…
The best use of 'best of' lists
In my mailbox last night was the most recent installment of the Wine Spectator top 100 list. This is one of the most anticipated rankings of wines when it is released each December. For good reason. The number of r…
Milestones November 22, 2015
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Roger Hale: Four strings of happiness
COEUR d'ALENE — For nearly six decades, Roger Hale has enjoyed the sound, the feeling and the camaraderie of living a life filled with banjos.