Lifestyle
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Soter Vineyards: A review
It occurred to me that while we frequently discuss coming wine events in this article we have rarely gone back to review the events to let you the wine consumer know how they went. That is of even more value when t…
Family gardening: The solution to hunger is in your own backyard
As day to day living costs continue to climb, now is a great time to supplement your family's diet with food grown in your own yard.
Keep seafood healthy, crunchy without frying
Seafood has lots to offer a healthy diet. Much of it is lean, and even the fattier varieties are loaded with the so-called good fats.
Maintain septic systems for your health
Terry Johnson has seen it all.
Golf and chiropractic? A perfect combination!
Yes, your chiropractor can help you with your golf game! Hoorah for spring! It's time to trade in the shovels for the golf clubs. Many golfers will be contorting and twisting their spines while driving golf balls t…
CDC: Half of U.S. adults take vitamins, supplements
ATLANTA - About half of U.S. adults take vitamins and other dietary supplements - a level that's been holding steady for much of the past decade, new government figures show.
The value of the winery experience
Touring wine country is an experience that holds passion for many of us, but beyond the romance and enjoyment of winery visits there are tremendous amounts of knowledge to be garnered while there.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects between 3 and 8 million Americans. As the number of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia is skyrocketing, one has to wonder why.
What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide?
CHICAGO - Suicide attempts by gay teens - and even straight kids - are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don't have programs supporting gay rights, a study involving nearly 32,000 high sch…
A hoppin' healthy Easter
Well it's that time of year again, where Easter is just around the corner and people are giving up chocolate for lent. Even if you aren't Catholic, this week is a great time to consider your habits and think about …
The skinny on weight loss
As I mentioned in last week's article I received a letter and lab slip from a doctor in Orofino who recommended his patient go on the Ideal Protein diet/treatment because his cholesterol level was 4,100. Yes, you r…
Recipes for a royal wedding watching party
Throwing a watching party for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton doesn't have to be a royal pain.
The skinny on weight loss
What are you doing for the next 30 to 90 days? Some of you will be going on vacation. Some of you will be going about your normal routine. But whichever you choose, 30-90 days will go by. Ask yourselves - Where wou…
Government announces plan to reduce health disparities
WASHINGTON - From cradle to grave, minority populations tend to suffer poorer health and get poorer health care than white Americans. In a first-of-its-kind report, the government is recommending steps to reduce th…
Melanoma doesn't have to be a death sentence
Idaho has the highest per capita rate of death from skin cancer in the nation and the seventh highest incidence. As a dermatologist, this makes the fight against melanoma very personal. In dermatology, melanoma is …