Lifestyle
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The first Winter Wine Rodeo
A little over one week ago the first Winter Wine Rodeo was held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and the success laid the groundwork for this event to go on for many years. The winter installment was an off shoo…
Get extra flavor by boozing up your holiday baking
If Thanksgiving is about eating, then surely New Year's Eve is about drinking. And what's better than eating or drinking? Eating while drinking.
Anybody stressed? Chiropractic can help
I love the holidays and all the fun and special times that come along with it, but unfortunately the nasty six letter word - stress - comes along with the bright lights and mistletoe. Stress not only affects our em…
Osteoarthritis: Falling apart at the seams
Arthritis is one of many degenerative diseases today that are increasing at alarming rates. We are literally falling apart at the seams.
How to prevent sacral sitting in your mobility device
There are several studies that prove sacral sitting or sitting in a sacral position, can cause decrease in daily functions such as grooming, cooking, and reaching vital objects; it can also lead to decreased overal…
The Skinny on Weight Loss
As attested to by the many ads in the media, we are a nation of dieters. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, "The greatest threat to our country isn't terrorism, it's obesity."
Dinner that screams cold weather comfort food
This dish started as a three-ingredient slow cooker recipe. And I completely messed it up.
The germ police
BALTIMORE - This is no ordinary intensive care unit: Every doctor, nurse, friend or loved one must cover their clothes with a bright yellow gown and don purple…
Combating Stress, Anxiety and Depression
No matter what we do to combat it, stress exists. Frequently a cycle of stress, anxiety and depression engulfs us in what seems to be an impenetrable mire of mud, cutting off our very breath! How do we break loose …
It's time to shovel...be careful
It seems like we just finished raking the leaves, in fact, just a few weeks ago I wrote about the importance of taking care of your spine while raking leaves. Whether we were ready for it or not, winter seems to ha…
The gift that keeps on getting regifted Chocolate fruitcake
Why is fruitcake the grown-up version of coal in your stocking?
Fermentations
Winemakers are faced with a myriad of decisions during the process of creating their final product. When to harvest and at what sugar and acid levels? Should we pick during the night, early morning or late in the d…
Even a dietitian can find it challenging to get enough Vitamin D
Since moving to North Idaho, I have been putting off getting my Vitamin D levels checked. Ignoring all of the recommendations from my dietitian friends who have warned me about Coeur d'Alenes's lack of sunshine in …
Five year replacement of mobility equipment
As expected when dealing with Medicare or any insurance, there are common misconceptions on Medicare's replacement on mobility equipment. If you have heard that you automatically qualify for new equipment once your…
Report: A bit more vitamin D is good, not too much
WASHINGTON - Got milk? You may need a couple cups more than today's food labels say to get enough vitamin D for strong bones. But don't go overboard: Long-awaited new dietary guidelines say there's no proof that me…