Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Look before you step
Slips and falls can happen at any time. They occur when you least expect it. Preventing falls can help you avoid falls that could lead to an extensive injury.
Same Spring Dash, but new look
Turn in tobacco for a free 'quit kit'
Panhandle Health District will collect tobacco in early April from the people who want it out of their lives. National Public Health Week is April 1-7. One of the healthy behaviors PHD will emphasize throughout the…
Minerals: Natural sources are best
A few weeks ago I did a column on vitamins and the pros and cons of taking them as a supplement or getting them through a well-balanced nutrient dense diet. I had a lot of amazing feedback from my readers, all supp…
I won ... or wait a minute, did she let me?
Shortly after beating my daughter in a match race around 2.8-mile Green Lake in Seattle not long ago, I was grinning and happy. I had outkicked her over the final 50 yards to finish a few seconds ahead.
Delicate, lemony cookie to set the mood for Easter
For most people, Easter means it's time for chocolate bunnies and colored eggs. And while those things are fine, for me this season is about all things lemon.
Optimize your fertility with naturopathic medicine and acupuncture
As a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, I can tell you that hormones are funny, little things. You can't see them but they have a very powerful effect on our day-to-day well being. When…
Summer time is show time at Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre
It is hard enough to bring one new show to theatre fans after producing shows for over four decades. But Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre (CST) manages to bring four new shows to the area this season.
A minty Easter lamb deliciously turned inside out
The classic Easter or spring lamb often is served with mint jelly. And that's fine, assuming you want to play it safe.
Another cup of green coffee please?
We have heard about all of the antioxidant benefits of green tea, but now green coffee beans? Coffee beans actually are green. They are the green seeds inside a bright red berry. It's the roasting process that turn…
Is all physical therapy the same?
Physical therapy changes from clinic to clinic. Just like you choose the doctor you feel is best for you and your condition, so should it be with choosing physical therapy. Not all physical therapy is the same. Gen…
Do you have 'text neck?'
In today's technology-thirsty society, it's rare to not see someone with their head down texting on their cell phone or reading the latest status updates on Facebook.
Are you weary or cheery?
Most people today answer weary more than cheery. Fatigue, brain fog, lack of mental clarity, depression, weight gain, and other complaints far outweigh cheeriness, happiness, confidence, and a general satisfaction …
Causes and solutions for bad breath
Recently I went to a popular local restaurant, and while the food was absolutely top notch, it left me with bad breath for several days afterwards. While it was embarrassing, it was also a little bit disconcerting …
The good doctor
Over the last several years we have been fortunate to work with many winemakers, winery owners, importers, and distributors on our monthly events like winemaker dinners and wine tastings. We have hosted some of the…