Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Ketosis-adapted, good or bad
In last week's column I mentioned ketosis and ketones. Since I have limited word space for each column, I thought it would be good to circle back and cover ketosis and ketones a bit better.
Colorado man sets Appalachian Trail record
PORTLAND, Maine - An ultramarathoner overcame an early injury, difficult terrain in New England and sleep deprivation on the final stretch of the Appalachian T…
The Boise wine experience
We just returned from a weekend in Boise. We hosted two couples there for a weekend of wine dinners and wine tastings that these generous folks purchased at the Hospice of North Idaho fundraiser last February. It w…
Serving breakfast for dinner, with a bit of pasta in the mix
This is the ultimate breakfast-for-dinner dish: bacon, eggs and toast (in the form of buttery crumbs), combined with spaghetti. Comfort food to the highest deg…
Love your lips: Sometimes pouting isn't such a bad thing
Not all of us were blessed with big full lips, but that doesn't matter anymore. Today it is very easy to add volume to lips, either a little or a lot. However, it is always advised to add a little at a time. I gene…
Chiropractic and posture
We all recognize poor posture when we see it, but most of us do not have a real grasp of the important role posture plays in our health.
Stress busters
Physical pain and the anxiety it brings can be overwhelming and devastating. Learning coping skills to help you deal with the physical pain of life is key to successful living. Physical challenges occur throughout …
'Tis the season for organic
The summer season presents a great opportunity for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and supporting your local economy. Purchasing in-season, local produce can be a healthier way to enjoy a variety of frui…
Weight loss - the wrong approach?
The universal thought regarding weight, is that once you lose weight, your health should improve. What if that were wrong? Although I would venture to say that it is not entirely wrong, it is backwards. We should i…
Do you understand how estrogen affects your body?
Hormone response is as unique to each individual as their own fingerprints. Menopause can start anywhere from 35 to 55 years of age. Hormone correction therapy should be considered for relief of symptoms, i.e. hot …
Iced tea, anyone?
I hope all you gardeners have managed to keep your plants alive. With all the unprecedented heat, day after day, it hasn't been easy. Even the supposed "heat lovers," such as tomatoes, have been affected as they do…
Diane Fountain: Jumping into the political fast lane