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Creme fraiche looks like sour cream, tastes better
Not sure what creme fraiche is or why you should care?
Do you REALLY know what's in your cup of Joe?
According to recent studies, Americans' receive most of their disease fighting antioxidants from a somewhat surprising source: coffee. With the seemingly endless lines at local coffee stands, it is a wonder that an…
A creamy vegetable soup with no cream or butter
Years ago, when I was pregnant with my kids, all the advice books swore that smart moms-to-be made sure to eat broccoli three times a day.
Physical therapy and women's health
Women are unique! Because of that uniqueness women need a different type of health care. Women need health care that is specifically designed for them.
When you don't sleep well
I am amazed at how few people sleep well. These days, I'm more surprised than not when someone says they sleep great! Sleep deprivation has some far reaching ramifications.
Cow's milk substitutes: Truly healthy or just plain trendy?
While cow's milk has been a staple of the American diet since at least the invention of the chocolate chip cookie, there are now many alternatives to milk, most of which are made from plant based sources such as so…
Safety tips for young athletes
With the return to school, there will also be a return to school sports. These sports provide positive physical fitness, as well as promote coordination, self-discipline and teamwork. They also increase the likelih…
The perfect temperature
The frequently stated consensus in the wine world is that here in the states we drink our white wine too cold and our red wine too warm. So what is the perfect temperature for consuming your favorite varietal? Like…
New option for ADD/ADHD
The Focus program at Spoelstra Chiropractic is off and running. We have been receiving a lot of feedback from the community and great support in offering one of the only drugless sensory integration programs of its…
Does health insurance cover hearing aids?
Does my health insurance cover hearing aids?
Times to beat
There is no way to get around it. The cardiovascular component of exercise is what we need to do everyday, 30 minutes a day, no matter what. It is the aerobic part of our program. It takes time to do it, because yo…
Fatty duck? Not so fast
Duck is one of my favorite foods. No matter how you make it - roasted, braised, the legs confitted, the wings fried, the breasts grilled like a steak - it's ju…
Napa's high end
The Napa Valley is perhaps the most iconic and well known wine region here in the States. It is in fact the birthplace in many ways of the American wine industry, with some of the best known wine dating back decade…
A serious funding shortfall for mental health
Anyone working in the mental health field in Idaho would agree there are serious, gaping holes in the system of care. Whether the payor of services is Medicaid or another third party insurance, there are significan…
Nutrition challenge: Can you eat on $3 a day?
Watching groceries ring up in the supermarket line can make anyone lose their appetite. As you look for new ways to save a buck, maybe it's time to consider your daily food bill. Simple strategies and tricks can st…