Lifestyle
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Dining out with diabetes
November is American Diabetes. Nearly 26 million children and adults in America have diabetes. An additional, 79 million are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This disease is taking a huge physical and f…
Physical therapists get you back to life!
You wake up in the morning and there is that stiffness, that pain that will follow you around all day! Your hope of having a good day is now changed to the feeling of having to put up with the pain! You will be fru…
Brainwashed about heart disease
"The public is so brainwashed, that many people believe that the lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be or the longer you will live. Nothing could be further from the truth," states Paul Rosch, president…
Give thanks for the scent of turkey, sage
Simple, beautiful and wonderfully scented.
WinEconomy III
Over the past months we had found that wine prices had begun a stabilization that would not only be welcomed by wineries and grape growers but to some degree was needed to ensure the financial health of the industr…
Trick or treat, be so sweet
Ghosts, goblins, witches and many more fang-tastic creatures will soon be haunting your neighborhood for Halloween. While this may be spooky to some, it isn't the most fearsome thing about Oct. 31; too much sugar c…
Get rid of pain, feel normal again
"The most common remark I get from patients suffering from pain is that they just want to feel NORMAL again," said Mark Bengtson, MPT, owner of Pinnacle Physical Therapy.
Alpaca keeps you warm when it's cold
Autumn is definitely here! With the cooler days ahead, Alpaca Direct is your destination for all of the items you need to stay cozy and warm. Did you know that Alpaca is warmer than wool, soft like cashmere and is …
Do kids get type 2 diabetes?
Dear Dr. Bob,
Busy, chilly nights call for a quick bowl of soup
Needing a warming bowl of chicken soup and having the time you need to make it too often don't coincide.
The sad state of our heart
There are few diseases we are winning the war on today. Most diseases are rising at an alarming rate, costing consumers billions of dollars annually. One of the worst is cardiovascular disease.
Fall stir-fry with mashed potatoes
For a simple mashed potato, in a large saucepan combine 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes with enough cool water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain, return the potatoes to the saucepan, then mash with m…
Patient satisfaction: Proactive vs. reactive health care
We all want health for ourselves, our family, friends and loved ones and most of us try to go about getting it the best we know how - doing research, trying to eat right, sleep enough and get the right amount of ex…
Healing cold laser technology in Post Falls
Cold laser or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has become highly accepted as a viable medical application for a myriad of neurologic, dental, ophthalmic, dermatologic disorders and injuries.
Divide over when to use in-depth cholesterol tests
WASHINGTON - For heart health, you're supposed to know your numbers: Total cholesterol, the bad LDL kind and the good HDL kind. But your next checkup might add…