Does my child have a concussion?

Pro fat or low fat?

From the low fat, low cholesterol craze in the '80s to the pro fat, low carb phenomenon sweeping grocery shelves today in the form of coconut oil and "fat burning" supplements, consumers may once again be confused.…

Pain in the gut

Digestive system-related diseases such as celiac/gluten intolerance (in varying degrees), Crohn's Disease, colitis, IBS, heartburn, reflux (GERD), chronic diarrhea, gastro-paresis, diverticular disease, chronic con…

Hoopfest!

Are you participating in the biggest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Earth? If you are not playing, it is beyond basketball - it is an outdoor festival with shopping, food and entertainment. The event is June 28 an…

Goals: Make your health a priority

Months ago, we talked about our goals for the New Year at our house with our family, and in our office. One main goal was to make a move to get our health near the top of the list of our priorities every day of the…

Bulging disc,now what?

If you or your family members have been struggling with little or no relief from pain, then ask yourself the following questions:

Operation Change

Oprah Winfrey's OWN network will air a 10-part documentary series, "Operation Change," about some of the world's most challenging issues.

Fun facts about dentistry

This week was Father's Day, and although it has nothing to do with dentistry, I want to send a heartfelt and sincere thanks to all the dads out there who are man enough to take on the role of "father." The world ne…

Acupuncture and pain

So many people are plagued with pain. According to a national survey, more than one-quarter of adults in the U.S. experience pain lasting more than a day. It is the number one reason Americans seek medical care. It…

Meetings and Wellness: Are you an encourager or a discourager?

Nearly half of our waking hours are spent at work, and many of those hours are spent in meetings and conferences. Many studies have shown a strong relationship between the workplace environment and the health behav…

Are you experiencing pain or stiffness in your hip?

Hip impingement involves a change in the shape of the surface of the hip joint that predisposes it to damage, resulting in stiffness and pain. Hip impingement is a process that may precede hip osteoarthritis. It mo…

Ask your audiologist...

Sexy hearing aids?

One stone at a time

We just returned from Walla Walla and an extraordinary wine tour that we put together as an auction lot fundraiser for Hospice of North Idaho. We will have a second article next week about the entire trip but this …

Workplace ergonomics

Workplace injuries, a common cause of time off, cost employers and employees billions of dollars every year. Some of the more common workplace injuries are carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, tendonitis, bursiti…

Debunking four chiropractic myths

There are a lot of myths and false rumors floating around regarding chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatment is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option for those suffering from neuromusculoskeletal issues. Ther…