No limits

Recently,my sister who is a physical therapist and I, finished Amy Purdy's book "On My Own Two Feet." I met Amy this past January in Denver at the opening ceremony of the Snow Sports Industry show where she was the…

Iodine: Did you know?

Our diets have become increasingly deficient in iodine. A change from iodized salt to sea salt and/or low salt diets have resulted in deficiency in nearly 74 percent of adults.

Many thanks

With the final season of the year approaching, it creates a time of reflection. We had a wonderful year in our new Coeur d'Alene location and want to thank all our beautiful patients, past and present, for another …

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Children's health under scrutiny

The topic of children's health, or the lack of it, is increasingly being scrutinized. The increased incidence of "adult diseases" affecting our children today is chilling. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, asthma and even…

Face and neck rejuvenation

Facial aging is an inevitable process and is characterized by volume loss, skin laxity, and surface damage. Volume loss is caused by the natural degradation of fat and bone as we age. Skin laxity is often a product…

Building a better breakfast

September is National Breakfast Month, and when kids head back to school and parents are left to juggle busy schedules, it is sometimes easier for both adults and kids to reach for less nutritious convenience food …

What are the adrenal glands?

We all have two small glands that sit over the kidneys. They secrete over 50 hormones such as: epinephrine, cortisol, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA and DHEAs), estrogen, and testosterone. In females th…

Wine Camp 2015: Part 1

We just returned from our Wine Camp 2015 trip, and what a grand time we had. This year, 29 friends who also happen to be customers traveled with us to Walla Walla for two days of all things wine. We visited (what w…

Ten things

Years ago when I was a young grad out of physical therapy school I had the opportunity to care for a young veterinarian who worked in the Air Force and who was an avid runner. She had run pretty much every day of h…

Our fall lineup

Despite the relentless heat, fall is approaching, and along with it we will resume our wonderful and successful partnership with Fleur de Sel in Post Falls on winemaker dinners. And what a lineup it is! Since we fi…

What can I expect after plastic surgery?

The decision to have plastic surgery can be a tough yet rewarding one. It is important to do your research and consult with several Board Certified, or Board eligible Plastic Surgeons. Choose someone you feel comfo…

Celebrate whole grains

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap in the recent years. I've heard, "Carbohydrates make me fat" and "I'm on a low-carb diet" or "I'm cutting out bread." What many people do not realize is how important carbohydrat…

Is your thyroid function optimal?

If you have been told, "your thyroid is within normal limits," but you are still feeling tired or depressed, if you've gained some weight that just won't come off, or have a hard time warming up, these could be som…

After breast cancer

Last week, all the gals from my office and I donned our cowboy boots and headed out to the Chicks n Chaps rodeo event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, to have fun learning about (and watching) the rodeo, and rai…