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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Snoring can kill
It’s a familiar image on the comics page — a man sleeping on the couch with a speech bubble over his head that says something like “ZZZ.”
Teamwork equals healing
I had the pleasure of going to the American Physical Therapy association convention this last week in Anaheim, Calif.
Witnessing greatness
We had the opportunity the other night to watch the movie Ali starring Will Smith. I reflected on the greatness portrayed in the movie.
A breakthrough for sleep apnea patients
Imagine tearing off that irritating mask and turning off the noise forever.
Heart health: The price we pay
Of the top causes of death, cardiovascular disease is one of the most expensive.
Answers on oak treatments and wine temperatures
We love it when we get questions from our readers.
Eat wholesome with whole grains
Grains have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, providing nourishment along with a rich history of culinary and agricultural traditions. You may have heard claims from the USDA supporting more w…
Is laser hair removal permanent?
With the right laser, appropriate settings and accurately spaced time between treatments, laser hair removal is incredibly effective and results in 90 percent permanent hair reduction.
Do you qualify for tax dependency exemptions?
It’s that time of year that we are all anxiously awaiting our W-2s, 1099s and other information that we need to prepare our tax returns in hope of a big fat refund.
The heart of the matter
When you think of any disease that has the most controversy, it is the heart. Yet, for all intents and purposes, it is the most simplistic. What really matters to the heart is what is present to nourish it. Nourish…
Breast reconstruction — yes or no?
There was no way to explain it — other than the sheer joy of finally being whole — as a woman named Margaret raced into my office and promptly showed my staff her finished reconstruction.
Embracing diversity
Diversity is a hot topic these days, but for most wine consumers it never really has been all that controversial. As regular readers know trying all the different wines we have available in North Idaho is my favori…
Just show up
My 82-year-old father Tony amazes me. He is a strong, determined Italian man who just finished 35 days of radiation treatment for oral cancer at the end of 2015. Honestly, he is a true hero, as all my patients are …
Natural solutions for tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon, the fibrous structure that connects muscle to bone. Usually, tendonitis stems from excessive or abnormal activity that leads to chronic irritation, and it most commonly occur…
Need relief from head and neck pain or tension? You're not alone
Millions suffer from head and neck pain or chronic tension symptoms and have long sought after lasting relief from physicians and others without lasting success.