Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Waiting to get hearing aids
Why do people who need hearing aids wait so long to get them?
Alpaca on the green: A match made in heaven!
When you think of the greatest legends of golf, what do you see? Jack Nicklaus striding down the fairway? A black-and-white snapshot of a young Arnold Palmer teeing up? Whatever image springs to mind, we bet we kno…
Back to basics... Part one
You are not destined to get sick. Your body is a remarkable piece of machinery capable of healing itself. If you treat that system right and respect your body, you won't have much to worry about in terms of "health…
Pros, cons of 'pink slime'
Social media networks have been eating up Pink Slime recently - no pun intended. Lean, finely textured beef (LFTB), also known as "pink slime" that is found in many of our beef products, is the hot new nutrition to…
Alcohol deregulation, the wine industry
I have been asked many times now by customers and readers about my feelings on proposition 1183 in Washington state and its effect on the wine industry and the prospects of a similar law here in Idaho.
Get it going on
Exercise... If it's the last thing on your list or the first thing to get rid of when you get "too busy," just hold on one minute. Your mind and your body need it everyday and your family will thank you for taking …
Home blood sugar monitoring
There is no question that diabetics who carefully monitor their blood sugar levels stand the best chance of avoiding complications commonly associated with the disease. To this end, it helps greatly for diabetics t…
What are we doing about heartburn and reflux?
Digestive disorders seem to be the norm more than the exception today. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of the U.S. population has heartburn, with 7 percent reporting it daily. Nearly a billion dollars is spe…
Understanding the difference, benefits of physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between physical therapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care? Have you ever wondered how or if any of these techniques could help you and your condition? Well here i…
Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy
CHICAGO - Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests.
Inventiveness with green beans
It's a constant challenge to come up with fresh and interesting sides to go with traditional dishes. However, even if someone is a "meat and potatoes" kind of …
Growing a family takes planning
Adding a baby to your family should take at least as much thought as buying a home. Most people who are in the market for a new home search for weeks and even months before making a choice. The cost has to fit thei…
Celebrate hand knitting this month at Alpaca Direct!
The contemporary crafter can be anyone - young or old, housewife or executive, rich or poor. Some craft to provide for their loved ones; others seek artistic expression or the comfort of familiar motions. The diver…
Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho to host workshops
Area Agency on Aging of North Idaho... Serving the needs of adults 60-plus years of age; for more than four decades.
Lunch with Abeja
This past week I was honored to have lunch with John Abbott, co-owner and winemaker for Abeja Winery in Walla Walla. What a treat for me to have some extended time with one of the great talents in Washington state …