Healthy Community
What's happening in our healthy community? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Planting healthy habits
Every year, Kid Healthy Week is celebrated in the last week of April, recognizing health and wellness efforts made by schools and their community partners to improve nutrition and physical activity habits in youth.…
Joint pain: When should parents worry?
What does this mean and should you be concerned? After 16 years of private practice and pediatric care, I have found that anytime a child complains about joint pain it should not be overlooked. I understand that so…
Autoimmune diseases are red flags
Autoimmune diseases such as Grave's Disease (thyroid), Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma (skin), Crohn's Disease (bowels), etc. are red flags that the body is getting into serious trouble. All humans appear to have…
Facelifts: Mini versus full
Are you sick of your "turkey neck?" Explore the difference between a mini and a full facelift.
Text neck
Modern day technology is having a negative effect on our spine and body mechanics. Think back to 10 years ago, cell phone usage wasn't anywhere near what it is today. Only half or maybe a third of high school stude…
Bio-identical hormone replacement vs. synthetic hormone replacement: What can I use?
It creeps up on you silently, insidiously. The fatigue, headaches, depression, bouts of crying, inability to sleep because of constant tossing and turning; am I crazy, or is it perimenopause, menopause, or what?
Auto-immune challenges
In health and healing circles, there are different belief systems regarding the cause of disease. Two of the opposites are: "pathogens (bacteria, viruses, molds, yeasts, parasites) attack the body and cause disease…
Are you living with pain?
Pain can be debilitating, affecting not only how we feel, but our quality of life. For many it is about restoring their quality of life so that they can play with their children or grandchildren, walk around the bl…
Wine Extravaganza 2015
The name says it all. Just like springs past for several years now downtown Coeur d'Alene, the Coeur d'Alene Resort and many shops and restaurants around town will be hosting two days of wine events the weekend of …
Growing fresh herbs within arm's reach
With dinner soon approaching, it is finally time to indulge in the meal spent simmering all afternoon in the slow cooker. After a quick taste test, there seems to be just something missing. In times like these, wou…
Benefits of chemical peels
Chemical peels are a treatment in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin, forcing the skin to exfoliate and peel. The new skin is typically smoother and less wrinkled. Various peels are available includin…
Navigation
I turned on Apple Maps as I left the airport. It was late and I worked all day and then had to fly to a conference. I had to be there early the next morning in a city I hadn't been to in years. I was staying with s…
Ask your audiologist...
Are mail order hearing aids any good?
Coping with stress
Do you know where you currently hold or carry your stress?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) belongs to a group of disorders referred to as cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). With CTS, the cumulative wear and tear of a repetitive motion can cause injury to the upper extremity.…