Lifestyle
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A 'one-on-one' doctor/patient relationship
My name is Ken Akey, M.D. I am a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Multiple Sclerosis: Eroding health
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are approximately 400,000 individuals in the U.S. affected by MS. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition of marked erosion of the protective coating aroun…
An appetizer with a kick
Wondering what to bring the next time you get invited to dinner? Tired of stopping to buy chips and pre-made dip five minutes before the barbecue? Store bought…
If you like pina coladas...
Nothing says summer like sipping on a cool beverage in the backyard or while looking out over the lake. But when it comes to cocktails, these can be real calorie hogs. For example, a 16-ounce pina colada can clock …
6 out of 10
"Oh just live with it and it's all in your head." I have heard those statements a lot in my 28-year career as a Physical Therapist. Part of those statements sound true however there is definitely more to the story.…
A mix of traditional, holistic medical care for patients
Dr. Susan Ashley, a family physician practicing in Liberty Lake, is also board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and offers a mix of traditional and holistic medical care to patients of all ages. He…
Skillet blueberry muffin pancakes
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How much do hearing aid batteries cost?
How much do hearing aid batteries cost and how long do they last?
Wine Rodeo 2012
Each year at this time the four judges for the North Idaho Wine Rodeo commercial wine competition gather to start judging the hundreds of wines entered from around the world. This year the judging panel has a new a…
An advanced method to improve function and decrease pain
Pain and decreased function can be caused by a number of different things: surgery, syndromes, strains, and on and on. There are also multiple ways to decrease pain and improve function following an injury or other…
'Building Better Caregivers'
"Building Better Caregivers"... Are you caring for a loved one with dementia or memory problems? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn for support?
Report: Too little mental health care for boomers
WASHINGTON - Getting older doesn't just mean a risk for physical ailments like heart disease and bum knees: A new report finds as many as 1 in 5 seniors has a mental health or substance abuse problem.
Early full-term babies may face later school woes
CHICAGO - Even for infants born full-term, a little more time in the womb may matter.
Living with mental illness
Abraham Lincoln, Janet Jackson, Mark Twain, John Denver, Princess Diana, Anne Rice, Britney Spears, Michelangelo. Other than being names that are familiar to us all due to their respective talents and achievements,…
Focus on ADD/ADHD
You have been seeing the terms ADD and ADHD very often in our recent articles. This is due to the fact that our Focus program is now in full swing and we have begun helping children and adults in managing their sen…