Lifestyle
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It's all Greek to me!
So what IS Greek yogurt? Many people are still in the dark when it comes to this dairy product that is gaining immense popularity. Greek yogurt is a healthy option that can offer great nutritional benefits, and it …
Teeth and Body: Both need to be clean!
As I look forward to my regular teeth cleaning this week, I wonder how it is that dentists have instilled in us so remarkably well how important it is to do this ritual. Not only do we understand the importance of …
Help yourself hear well
With the new year what is new and exciting in hearing health care?
Active life transitions specialty therapy unit launched
COEUR d'ALENE - Ivy Court announced today the launch of an innovative therapy unit, Whispering Pines at Ivy Court, with specialized therapy staff that instructs and guides patients in achieving their individual reh…
Knitters celebrate handmade socks at Alpaca Direct!
There's nothing like the post-holidays for crafters: A time to take a deep breath, shift gears and pick up a project you'll truly and thoroughly enjoy. No more Christmas deadlines, no more second-guessing sweater s…
Cupcakes for the Super Bowl
These are not your girlfriend's cupcakes. There is no frilly pastel frosting piped on top. They are not delicate. They are not pretty.
Your provider is your choice
After my dad had a stroke last year, his doctor prescribed home health care as he left Kootenai Medical Center. My mother knew nothing about home health servic…
Lighter take on game day classic: Popcorn chicken
The big game on Super Bowl Sunday usually brings with it big eats.
Our California Hall of Fame
After having the chance to taste with Gordy Veneri of Walla Walla Vintners a couple of weeks ago we started to think about all of the great winemakers we have gotten to know over the years through our experience wo…
Zinc and pH: What is your health score?
Zinc and the body's pH level can be measured very easily and they give us a wealth of information on the status of the body's overall health. Zinc is a trace mineral that is essential to growth especially during ch…
Study: Babies trylip-reading in learning to talk
WASHINGTON - Babies don't learn to talk just from hearing sounds. New research suggests they're lip-readers too.
Our bodies: A river of toxins
Today I was driving over the Spokane River and noticed how low the water level was. Then I noticed all the debris! Tree branches, trash, logs, leaves - all kinds of garbage. My husband made a comment that now would…
A weapon against Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder that compromises bone strength and predisposes an individual to an increased risk of a fracture. An estimated 44 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis making it mor…
A blast from the past
The ancient grains are back with a bang. Grain varieties such as amaranth, millet, quinoa and buckwheat have been around for centuries but have experienced a comeback in recent years. In contrast to many modern gra…
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part I
As attested to by the many ads in the media, we are a nation of dieters. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, "The greatest threat to our country isn't terrorism, it's obesity." Perhaps more of us…