Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Know your BMI: Doctors urged toscreen for obesity
WASHINGTON - Chances are you know your blood pressure. What about your BMI?
Core muscles
Most of us spend the majority of our time everyday in a forward flexed position. We hunch over our cars' steering wheel, computer or just washing the dishes. This forward flexed position leads to poor posture and a…
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? In an ongoing effort to better serve caregivers, the Area Agency on Aging of Nort…
Acupuncture for surgery and pain
Acupuncture has been proven for decades in the U.S. (for centuries in other countries!) to be effective in alleviating pain from many conditions. I've had several people over the years ask if acupuncture is effecti…
Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream: The two heavyweights slug it out!
When it comes to the battle of frozen yogurt vs. ice cream, the clear winner in terms of consumption is ice cream. What isn't clear is why this is the case. Fro-yo, as people who love this tasty treat affectionatel…
Will hearing aids help 'tone deafness?'
My father claims that he is "tone deaf" and hearing aids won't help him. Is this true?
Taking medications via microchip
If you aren't a fan of needle injections, you may be interested to learn that drugs may now be delivered by microchip. This new way of delivering medication has already been tested among osteoporosis patients. It i…
The French opportunity
We have written much lately of the benefits offered by European wines given the tough recent vintages here in North America. These benefits are about to come to the fore in a big way here in North Idaho in conjunct…
A positive approach part II: Changing perspective
In an attempt to explain the possibilities of a person with ADHD and how we need to change our perspective on learning disabilities, a physician coldly responded to me, "The only option for kids like these is medic…
Importance of early physical therapy after surgery
If you've undergone surgery, chances are you're experiencing pain, swelling, a loss of motion and bruising following the procedure. Getting moving after your surgery is one of the most important things you can do t…
Foods for survival - camping, hiking or any wrong turn in the wilderness!
Whether you are packing for a hike, camping trip, an emergency or simply stuck on a desert island, there are basic foods that we all need to be aware of for survival. Depending upon body size, genes and other uniqu…
Going camping?
A four-hour drive heading south on U.S. 95 will take you to a town with breathtaking river views, quaint houses and cozy restaurants. I'm talking about Riggins…
Swim for fitness, swim for fun
Now that summer is finally here and the lake is slowly warming up, swimming is a wonderful thing to do to get your whole body moving in an easy, non-weight bearing way. It is a good exercise to begin getting health…
Autoimmune disease finger-pointing continues
There is much finger-pointing going on as scientists, medical professionals and concerned individuals are trying to make sense of the significant onslaught of autoimmune disorders. According to Virginia T. Ladd, Pr…
Neural efficiency and chiropractic
We experience the world through our nervous system.