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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Nutrition must-haves for cyclists
Ah, spring and cycling. They go hand and hand. Whether you are a roadie or mountain biker, this nutrition advice is for you!
Normal headaches?
Frequently, when I ask my patients if they have headaches, they say "not really." When I inquire deeper, they say, "Well, yes. But it's the normal headache everyone has." I'm saddened to think anyone believes a hea…
Ten for ten
A year ago, two ladies in their early 50s asked a simple question, "How can we get in better shape with a few minutes everyday?"
Can bio-identicalh ormone therapy help prevent Alzheimer's?
With the prevalence of Alzheimer's in society, I decided to research the link between bio-identical hormone therapy and Alzheimer's disease. Estradiol effects 400 functions in the body, so how does it affect the br…
Tired, burned out, brain fog: Why did I walk in to this room?
Does this describe you and how you feel everyday? These are a few of the most common complaints given by patients that walk in to our clinic every day. They report feeling burned out, tired, never feeling rested, w…
Invisible alignment
Fact: First impressions matter. People generally form their views of a person in about seven seconds, and for better or worse, it takes a lot of work for them to ever deviate from these hastily-formed judgments.
The fat truth
The truth about fats has been muddled in poor research, special interests, and now more than half a century later, an embarrassing conclusion to the human experiment we have been. In the late 1950s Ancel Keys theor…
Notes from Napa
I just recently completed my first trip to the Napa Valley since we moved to North Idaho to open the shop nearly eight years ago. It won't be that long before I go back. Northern California wine country remains one…
Number three
Recently while visiting my oldest son in Boise, I had the opportunity to have an interesting interaction with a woman about the seven different chakras that make up our body. She asked me to smell the different sme…
Protect and correct
It's that time of year... sunscreen time! Summer is clearly on its way. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time getting my teenage daughter to remember or even to care about applying sunscreen. I too am guil…
Worksite wellness: Sustainable changes for a healthier workforce
Promoting healthy habits in the work setting benefits both employers and employees. A healthier workforce contributes to reduced absenteeism due to illness and injuries, and increased productivity. More directly, h…
Melanoma: Is vitamin D3 a treatment or prevention option?
The sun is finally shining with warmer temperatures, time to enjoy the outdoors! But, don't forget to protect your skin from the UV rays! While we all love a bronze glow in the summer the downside to that glow is t…
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Swing into spring: Smoothies and juices
With spring upon us, many people are likely thinking about shedding that extra winter weight to prepare for summer. Juicing has become a popular trend as more consumers are turning to the pulverizing power of high …
Treating autoimmune conditions
Chances are, you or someone you know or love are one of the many millions of people with an autoimmune condition. Autoimmunity is an "attack on self," where a person's immune system makes antibodies to and destroys…