Lifestyle
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Stop smoking with acupuncture... and save money too
We've all heard the negative effects of smoking on our health. Have you ever thought about the negative effects smoking has on your pocketbook? Smokers that smoke a pack a day (and spend $5 a pack), spend $1,825 pe…
Look before you step
So you are having a good winter, trying to enjoy the snow and cold weather, you are getting used to the fact that the cold weather is here for the next several months and have decided to not be negative about it, w…
Happy holidays?
The holidays are almost over. Hopefully for you they have been relaxing and joyful. For many of us this time of year can be stressful as we try to shop and keep within a budget, fight the traffic, the crowds, the s…
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part II
In my editorial "The Skinny on Weight Loss, Part I," I discussed some of the difficulties associated with weight loss including the enzyme regulation of fat storage and fat loss from the adipocytes (fat cells).
Guilt-free celebrations with alcohol-free sangria
Like so many people, I use the start of the new year to assess my life and zero in on all the things I want to change. For 2012, I want to focus on being healt…
Great holiday wines for 2011
As we approach the Christmas and New Year's holidays it is always good to have a "go to" list of wines to choose from whether they be for your own large gatherings or those you may be attending at friend's or famil…
Alpaca sweaters make the perfect gift
Looking for a unique, memorable gift? Alpaca Direct in Hayden has the answer with a large selection of Alpaca sweaters to keep your loved ones stylish, cozy and warm this winter. We offer a large selection of Alpac…
Think big beefy roast for a big holiday feast
A rib roast is a classy addition to your holiday table. Served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables, it is hearty, homey and elegant.
Is newer necessarily better?
Pharmacists can perform an important service to consumers by informing them about drug effectiveness. For instance, when an older drug is just as effective as a newer one and costs substantially less, the pharmacis…
Stress, lack of energy, brain fog, forgetfulness, depression!
Stress, lack of energy, brain fog, forgetfulness, depression... what is happening? Are we losing our head?
This winter quench your skin from the inside out!
For glowing, vibrant and younger-looking skin, what you put on your plate is just as important as what you put on your skin. Everything that you eat contributes to the inner and outer you, so why take chances when …
Driving in his golden years: Part IV
Jim and Betty, Coeur d'Alene residents of more than 40 years, made an appointment to see an Occupational Therapist to make sure that it was still safe for Jim to drive. Betty was concerned because Jim hit the mailb…
Throw a roll-your-own-sushi New Year's Eve party
Not a New Year's Eve partier? Me either.
Ringing in the ears
What causes ringing in the ears and how can I make it go away?
One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things!
The holidays are here and for many of us it means traveling to see family and friends. Traveling can be fun but it can also be really rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone or on your way to an amazing …