Tired of unwanted hair?

Laser hair removal could be the answer. What's all the hype? You know all of that unwanted hair you shave or pluck away almost every day of your life? Well say goodbye to it forever! You may have questions like: do…

The misunderstood stomach acids: Part II

In Part I, we discussed why stomach acids aren't really the enemy and how necessary they are for a variety of reasons. In Part II we will discuss how to alleviate heartburn, GERD and other digestive challenges natu…

Tele-health

Just a few weeks ago I got a text message with a picture from our summer intern. She was playing football, and the end of her second finger got jammed and looked terrible. She was wondering what she needed to do fo…

Trends in blends

Blended wines have been gaining popularity for several years. Whites and reds that are not full varietal appeal to consumers, as most times they are smoother and offer complexity from the varietal combinations. For…

Programs at Post Falls Senior Center

Research shows that older adults who participate in senior center programs can learn to manage and delay the onset of chronic disease and experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emo…

How to choose a clinic that is right for you

When choosing a new health care provider, it can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral but sometimes they simply don't have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some…

Spring visits

Spring is an interesting time at wineries. It is one of the few real down times. Just about all of the wine from the previous year’s harvest has been “barreled down,” and some unoaked whites and rosès may already b…

The misunderstood stomach acids: Part I

If you are suffering from heartburn or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease ("GERD" or "reflux"), or know of someone else who does, take heart - there are many things you can do to alleviate it. Some people say, "Well,…

Progesterone: Is your estrogen and progesterone in balance?

Progesterone is equally as important to women as estrogen. It is made in the ovaries before menopause and some is produced in the adrenal glands after menopause. Progesterone is the first of the hormones to start d…

Breast augmentation: Saline vs. silicone

As summer nears, we see more patients considering breast augmentation. One of our most commonly asked questions is saline or silicone. The choice is completely personal and each type of implant has its own pros and…

Happy, happy, happy!

So Pharell Williams sings about it - and how can you not sing along with him and his catchy tune - but are you really happy? What is happiness and how do we get it?

Leaky gut and autoimmune conditions

When people think of "the gut" they often just think about colonoscopies, reflux, and antacids. But the gut is much more than that! A healthy gut is the foundation of overall health. It is home to most of our immun…

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Eat to beat cancer this March

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to increase your knowledge surrounding colon cancer prevention. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer deat…

Is a leaky gut contributing to your health problems?

The gut is the gateway to health. If your gut is healthy, chances are that you're in good health. However, there's a condition called leaky gut that can lead to a host of health problems.