Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Innovations and answers
Innovations in the world of wine happen constantly and while some improve the quality and affordability of wine, others are intended to aid the economics and functionality of the industry. Both are reasonable and e…
What makes a good detox?
This is a question I frequently hear. Many people today are interested in doing a cleanse (aka detox, or purification program). And, there are many of them around, and many philosophies about them. So how do you ch…
The health benefits of tumeric
Turmeric, a well-known traditional herb, contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant that offers numerous health benefits.. Curcumin is the orange pigment in turmeric (the primary ingredient in curry), and is a potent …
What are you doing to decrease inflammation?
This article discusses ways to decrease inflammation of muscles and joints.
Feel normal again! Get rid of the pain!
Time and again we hear too many patients say they are frustrated at not feeling normal! Every day activities such as playing with their children, playing a sport, or working are disrupted by that nagging pain. Back…
Two-step method for ensuring moist roasted chicken
The curse of roasted chicken - especially when you are working with parts rather than a whole bird - is how easily is dries out. A few too many minutes in the oven can be all it takes to go from juicy to chewy.
Should you take a pension buyout?
Have you recently received a pension buyout offer? If so, you need to decide if you should take the buyout, which could provide you with a potentially large lump sum, or continue accepting your regular pension paym…
Family planning leads to healthier families
When Panhandle Health District (PHD) needed to hire a new nurse practitioner for its Reproductive Health services earlier this year, Terri McCree answered the call. Terri was born in Sandpoint and recently returned…
Focus on varicose veins: What you need to know about risk factors, symptoms, treatments
5K comes with blast of red, blue, green
COEUR d'ALENE - Make no mistake, it's a 5 kilometer run.
Rrrrrrrollin' out
Self-myofascial release may sound like a mouthful, but it can be as simple as a personal massage therapist in the form of a foam roller
Spring cleaning is here again
This time of year we are busy putting winter away, and looking forward to the cleanliness that spring brings. Greenhouses and gardens are getting cleaned up in preparation for a new garden, yards are getting raked …
The hipbones connect to the knee bones
Since your entire body is one connected unit, have you ever thought about that knee pain you might be experiencing and how it might be a precursor to a body mechanic problem related to your back or hip. How can you…
Sweet-and-savory rhubarb sauce for pork tenderloin
When I informed The Husband that I was going to make pork with a rhubarb sauce, he dismissed the idea out of hand. He does not like sweet in his savory.
Ancient healing meets modern technology
Embrace the power of Indigo Biofeedback and gain a more complete view of each facet of your health. Our device works similar to a virus scan on your computer and in approximately 5 minutes, measures valuable inform…