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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…
Acupuncture and asthma
Coming from a conventional medical background working as a nurse, generally in the intensive care unit or the emergency room, the switch to acupuncture school was quite the culture shock! I went to acupuncture scho…
Healthy breakfast, healthy brain
All meals are important, but breakfast is special, because it can set the stage for the whole day. This week is National School Breakfast Week to raise awareness about the importance of breakfast, and to increase s…
'Shut off' valve to chronic inflammation
Poor gastrointestinal function and chronic inflammation are two areas of research found to contribute to some health disorders, including chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel synd…
What is insulin resistance?
It is important that the levels of insulin in the body not be too high or too low. Some of the functions of insulin in the body include: countering the actions of adrenaline and cortisol in the body, helping the bo…
Optimizing your overall wellness
What exactly is wellness? Wellness, as defined by Webster's, is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Winemaker and grape grower 'buzzwords'
Winemakers and grape growers have their own vernacular, their own "buzzwords" they use when describing all they do throughout the growing season and harvest. When you attend tastings or our winemaker dinners, or vi…
Get to know your senior center
What do you think when someone says senior center?
For a 'Mommy Makeover,' how many procedures can be performed at one time?
As many mothers know, pregnancy can take its toll on the body, affecting the breasts, abdomen, legs, and more. Often, women find themselves seeking the body they had pre-baby. A cosmetic approach known as the "Momm…
Headaches and holistic care
Headaches are incredibly common and affect nearly 45 million Americans each year. That's about one in every six people. Unfortunately, most people turn to medication for temporary pain relief. Studies have shown th…
Four steps for breast cancer
Recently, a charming young woman named Sally came in to my office after having a mastectomy. She was sporting a cute hat and said that she had just finished chemo and was on her way to radiation oncology. She said …
March for Meals at the Post Falls Senior Center
The first Meals on Wheels program in the United States was started in 1954, by a caring group of individuals in Philadelphia, PA who wanted to support neighbors who had grown unable to shop for and prepare their ow…
Hope for a healthy heart
"The human heart is the most responsive organ in the human body to proper nutritional therapy," said Dr. Royal Lee, more than five decades ago. Today, as cardiovascular disease is skyrocketing, we need to look back…
Vintage reviews
Since we first started writing our column for The Press, we have seen vintages come and go, good ones and challenging ones. Vintage reviews are generalizations by their nature, there are always exceptions, but here…
Is your lipstick bleeding?
This is a very common problem as we advance through the decades. Up until now, there has not been a natural and practical solution for the lines around the mouth.
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…