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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
How cupping therapy can improve your health
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine. In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and pain. The back is the most common si…
What are bioidentical hormone pellets?
Pellets were developed in 1939 for women who had undergone radical hysterectomies and later discussion was introduced for the use of pellets in menopausal women. Most of the clinical studies come from Europe and Au…
Correcting constipation: Part 2
Digestive difficulties are one of the leading complaints today, sending some 100 million people per year to the emergency room. Constipation is one of them.
Correcting constipation: Part 1
There are many definitions of constipation - primarily it is infrequent bowel movements or straining at bowel movements. Common frequency averages 3-21 bowel movements a week. But "common" doesn't equate to "health…
Wine, Women and Shoes returns to Cd'A July 25
Looking for the perfect girls' night out and a chance to wear that sassy new little black dress? Wine, Women and Shoes is returning to the Coeur d'Alene Resort on Saturday, July 25. Now in its third year, this prem…
Sculptra: Is it right for you?
As we lose volume, the boney structures of our face become more prominent. This process makes our facial features become hardened as we lose the softness of youthful volume. As facial volume loss progresses through…
July is National Grilling Month
National Grilling Month is here! I'm not sure who comes up with these declarations, but I sure enjoy the celebrations.
Everywhere the same
The smells were incredible all evening as we ate dinner at a small Italian restaurant in a quaint area called Aurelia, outside of Rome. Everyone eats outside in the summer in the garden, and they always eat dinner …
Through a friend's eyes
Long before we opened the store, we had the chance to spend some great time getting to know wine countries around the world. We visited Alsace, the Rhone Valley and Beaune in Bugundy, Tuscany and Venice. We visited…
Does acupuncture really help pain?
Most people when they think of acupuncture think of it as relieving pain or for its ability to control addictions. When I first graduated from acupuncture school, there weren't many studies done on the effectivenes…
Get ready for summer
As summer's special events come upon us, we often find ourselves scrambling to look our best. Although there are many injectable services that can freshen you up in a hurry, I always suggest a two-week window to al…
Running on empty
The most common complaints that patients have are "I am tired. I have no energy. I wake up tired." Fatigue is becoming the number one reason people seek medical care. Unfortunately, today's urgent care-based medici…
Closure Q & A
As I might have predicted, the column on Talbott Winery and the Stelvin closure generated quite a lot of interest, opinion, and a few questions. Along with some other questions we have received recently, it seemed …
The value of a travel agent
1. Why should I use a vacation specialist?
Power up with plant proteins
The benefits of plant-based diets for the prevention of heart disease and cancer are well known in the health community, but are often challenged for being low in protein. Humans do not synthesize nine of the twent…