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This Thanksgiving - remember Buckwheat?
Whatever happened to Buckwheat? No, we are not referring to the Little Rascals! In America, buckwheat can be unfamiliar to the general public simply because it is not a staple crop like it is in other parts of the …
Baby alpacas launched a business, built family ties
American Express is sponsoring Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, so I thought it was only fitting to tell you the story about how our small business Alpaca Direct was started.
Giving thanks
I was thrilled when I recently read that The Coeur d'Alene Press and editor Mike Patrick were looking for stories from readers on all that they were thankful for. After all, it is the time of year when we think of …
Thankfulness
The holidays are here and the turkey needs its stuffing, the braciole needs to be rolled, and the pies need to be baked. The yummy foods, thoughts of family and friends, and the rush of it all can stack our plate t…
Breaking out of the pain cycle
The vast majority of people will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. Whether the pain began gradually over time or from a sudden traumatic incident, what is important to understand is the cycle of…
Electronic cigarettes safer than traditional ones
"Electronic cigarettes were found to be 'much safer' than traditional tobacco ones, and had a level of toxicity similar to existing nicotine replacements." (A study by researchers at the Boston University School of…
Free event -why Biofeedback?
Did you know that by the time pain or disease manifests, the underlying imbalances have been present for a while? We treat the symptoms and often the symptoms subside, but we are not addressing the underlying cause…
Relationship strife - unhealthy life
Popular wisdom has long supported the notion of a "marriage advantage" in health and longevity. In recent decades, much research indicates that it's true.
Maintenance chiropractic care for chronic low back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common cause of disability among adults in the United States. The total cost of back pain in the U.S., including treatment and lost productivity, ranges between $100 billion t…
Finding the best child care for your budget
Choosing child care can be daunting. You want the best quality and care for your children, but that care has to fit into your budget. It's similar to buying a car: you may want a Mercedes-Benz but you buy a Honda A…
Big Bird, Elmo to encourage kids to eat produce
WASHINGTON - A trip down the grocery store produce aisle could soon feel like a stroll down "Sesame Street."
Protect your hearing
How much noise is damaging? Any sounds at or above 85 decibels (dB) can damage your ears. A decibel is a unit that measures the intensity of sound. Sounds that humans can hear are measured on a scale from 0-140. Th…
Finicky eaters want special foods, too
NEW YORK - Three different types of stuffing will be offered on Stacy Fox's table this Thanksgiving: traditional, gluten-free and vegan.
8 Questions: 'Kettlebells'
This week, I have "8 Kettlebells Questions" for Stacy Stutheit, NSCA-CPT. Stacy holds two International Certifications in Kettlebell, Orange Kettlebell Club (OKC) and International Kettlebell Sport and Fitness Acad…
Boosting your immune system naturally
The nervous system and immune system are hardwired and work together to create optimal responses for the body to adapt and heal appropriately. Neural dysfunctions due to spinal misalignments are stressful to the bo…