Lifestyle
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Sensory integrations disorders and chiropractic
Spoelstra Family Chiropractic is happy to announce that our extension program dealing with sensory integration disorders is now called Focus. The Focus program is an integrated, drug-less approach for people exhibi…
When your body attacks itself
Strange as it seems, your body can actually attack itself. Well, your body doesn't go crazy with a knife and start attacking in that manner, however, part of your body can. That part is the immune system. When the …
Summer meals for kids kick off
Summer vacation means the Summer Food Program is back in gear. The USDA wants to ensure children have easy access to Summer Food Service Program sites across the state. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,…
A matter of timing
If you take prescription medication to control high blood pressure, a slight change in your daily dosing schedule may provide you with an important advantage. New research indicates that taking blood pressure medic…
The world of blends
We have always said the art of blending wine is the hallmark of a great winemaker. In today's wine world for reasons from economics to the goal of differentiating one's offerings it is truer than ever. There are ma…
My spouse always took care of that
Several years ago a good friend of mine died from breast cancer. She had been dealing with it for several years. When she died, her husband was totally lost. Not only had he lost his beautiful wife but also the per…
A positive approach: Part I
Kids with learning disabilities are capable of learning. In fact, they have normal or even above normal intelligence, but they are wired to learn differently. Often these children are defined by their weaknesses, b…
Difference between athletic training and physical therapy
There are many similarities as well as differences between athletic training and physical therapy. The function of both is to restore movement and optimal function of your body. While they both promote the benefits…
Courage
They say courage is what we do in the face of fear. I think courage is what my physical therapy patients show me everyday when they come in to our clinics.
Practicing food safety can save your summer
When it's summer in North Idaho, it's time for barbecues, family reunions, picnics, hikes and other fun no one wants to miss. The sun and warmth are irresistib…
It's taco time!
Whether you prefer your tacos hard and crunchy or lean more to the softer side, this grilled shrimp filling perfect for a summer barbecue will leave you satisf…
Let's fight for healthier kids
BOISE - Children are the future and we all have a role in making sure they have the best chance at leading healthy, productive lives. Childhood obesity is an e…
Pediatric health care
There are few things more difficult in life than watching a child suffer, especially if it is your own. No one wants to see a child in pain or falling ill to any form of sickness or disease. It is simply a heartbre…
School is almost out
Many people may think of physical therapy as a treatment that is for adults, but this isn't true. Infants, children and adolescents also may benefit from physical therapy treatment. Physical therapy is designed to …
Seasonal allergies: An irritating time of year
Spring has sprung, and with it a host of irritants in the air as a result! One in six Americans suffer from allergies, and the incidence of allergy-driven asthma has doubled since 1980. It is estimated that 35 mill…