Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
What's for dinner?
I frequently am asked - "what diet do you recommend?" I think about all of the diets so popular right now - South Beach, Paleo, Atkins, Mediterranean, Eat Right For Your Blood Type, Zone diet, etc. It's dizzying! M…
North Idaho Dermatology
Dr. Benjamin C. Ringger is a graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin where he graduated with the distinct honor of election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a junior medical student.
Brand expansion
In economic times like we are currently experiencing that feature an oversupply of wine and with the exception of the 2010 and 2011 harvests an oversupply of grapes, is when we typically see an expansion in the num…
Where's the salt? Hidden in your Thanksgiving menu
WASHINGTON - No need for a salt shaker on the Thanksgiving table: Unless you really cooked from scratch, there's lots of sodium already hidden in the menu.
Seasonal health
As I put my garden to bed for the winter, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between our gardens, nature and ourselves. This is a significant time of year, where great changes occur, and the type of stressor…
Clearing cellular memories
In my last article titled "Who is 'Dr. Bruce' and why is what he does so important?," I talked about some of the unique aspects of my practice such as "brain balancing" aimed at clearing up the causes behind the sy…
What is the Gardasil injection?
Dear Dr. Bob,
Medication-related weight gain
As if it weren't difficult enough to maintain normal body weight, some people actually put on pounds as a result of the medication they are taking.
Deep-chilling trauma patients to try to save them
WASHINGTON - Suspended animation may not be just for sci-fi movies anymore: Trauma surgeons soon will try plunging some critically injured people into a deep chill - cooling their body temperatures as low as 50 deg…
Blend meats, shrimp for a delicious party treat
Shrimp, sausage and bison... Together! On a stick!
Shipping wine
As we approach the holidays and all of the family gatherings that go along with them, customers increasingly ask about shipping wine to their holiday destination whether it be for their own use or as personal or co…
The power of pumpkin
The holidays are upon us. Tis the season for pumpkin! Pumpkins usually make their appearance in October in time for Halloween festivities. Pumpkins are used for carving, decorations and endless recipes, making them…
Scoliosis revisited
We had some great feedback on our scoliosis article from September and I'd like to revisit that topic. A question that arose had to do with scoliosis in the older demographic; those who are already past diagnosis s…
Alpaca keeps you warm with unique styles
Our first winter snow has arrived along with our latest new line of Alpaca Hats, Scarves and Gloves! Alpaca Direct is your destination for a large selection of stylish winter clothing accessories you need to stay c…
Proven: Aquatic therapy relieves back pain
In a study conducted in May of this year by a physical therapy clinic in Cleburne, Texas, a group of therapists wanted to determine the effects aquatic therapy has on patients in comparison to land-based therapy.