Lifestyle
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High blood pressure?
I have witnessed chiropractic care greatly improve the lives of many patients. We see patients daily whose health has changed dramatically for the better after undergoing chiropractic care and I'm NOT talking about…
Today celebrate registered dietitian day
March 9, marks Registered Dietitian Day - a celebration that occurs during National Nutrition Month. When you need reliable food and nutrition information rely on qualified professionals in the field. Registered di…
The wineries of Napa
As a follow on to last week's column here is a snapshot of some of the great wineries of Napa County and like Sonoma, Napa being known for wineries does not imply that there are not great "growers;" there sure are.…
Doctors aim to save fertility of kids with cancer
WASHINGTON - The treatment beating back 9-year-old Dylan Hanlon's cancer may also be destroying his chances of fathering his own children when he grows up.
Spring is coming, and so is better produce
With spring around the corner, it's time to start watching the grocer for seasonal - and therefore tastier - produce, such as asparagus, fennel, watercress, ra…
The skinny on weight loss: Part 3
In my last editorial entitled An Alternative to Weight Loss?, I wrote about trying to affect a change in hypertension (elevated blood pressure) using drugs vs. losing weight.
Kids in crisis
Today's children are in a crisis! There are more industries targeting children now, than anytime in our history. Through the media they are targeted by the toy and game industries, the fast food industry and even t…
Better think positive: Pessimism can block therapy
WASHINGTON - Spine surgeon Anders Cohen puts a lot of stock in patients' expectations of pain relief. He prefers to operate only on those who "grab you by the collar and say, 'I can't take it anymore.'"
Rethinking the latke for St. Patrick's Day
When the people of Dublin, Ireland elected their first Jewish mayor, Robert Briscoe in 1956, baseball legend Yogi Berra allegedly exclaimed "Only in America!" …
Diabetes: A growing problem in North Idaho
Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and 90,000 of them live in Idaho. Another 79 million Americans have blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal and are considered pre-diabetic. More than 80,000 of the…
Gene therapy raises hope for a future AIDS cure
In a bold new approach ultimately aimed at trying to cure AIDS, scientists used genetic engineering in six patients to develop blood cells that are resistant t…
Walking vs. sitting
When your back is hurting, the last thing you probably feel like doing is exercising. It may seem like the logical thing to do is sit in a chair or stay in bed to wait out the pain, but I suggest you rethink your r…
Myofascial Release effective for many physical conditions
Myofascial Release is used to treat acute pain due to accident or injury as well as chronic neck, back, sciatic pain. It is also used to treat arthritis, Fibromyalgia, sciatica, TMJ, post surgical scar and lymphede…
A Mardi Gras makeover for a basic bean burrito
One of the many appealing things about a burrito is that an often surprising range of ingredients can be rolled up into a complete meal in a single package.
Idaho rising
We are all very proud here in the Northwest of our regional wines and for good reason, as there are many great producers throughout the area including Washington and Oregon. However, some of the real treats are sta…