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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…
Always on the go
I know it's not something we want to talk about, but sometimes post-surgery, after having a baby, or as we age, we might have trouble with bladder control. Maybe you are trying to get discharged from the hospital a…
Is Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) really a disease?
For many years, patients have been told they have degenerative disk disease and that there is nothing they can do about it because it is a disease. Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease at all; it is …
New food label gets a face-lift
For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to update the Nutrition Facts label. The new labels should make it easier for consumers to make healthy food choices.
A chiropractic technique for pregnancy
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic technique used in pregnancy to help optimize the mother's pelvic function. Chances are, if you have been visiting natural birthing websites, you have heard of it.
Achilles Rupture Repair: Should you rely on surgery or rehabilitation?
The Achilles tendon is one of the most crucial and functional parts of the foot and, as luck would have it, it also is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body. While Achilles tendon ruptures can occur for a v…
Starkey Hearing Technologies New Ambassador: Derrick Coleman
We are excited to announce that Seattle Seahawks player and Superbowl XLVIII champion Derrick Coleman - the NFL's first deaf offensive player - has become an official hearing ambassador for Starkey Hearing Technolo…
Sooooo sick with the flu
Sooooo many people sick with the flu. Sooooo many people sooooo sick, for sooooo long. How does that happen? One cause is that sooooo many people are burning the candle at both ends. Running themselves ragged, runn…
Can hearing aids affect cognition?
What is the issue facing people with hearing loss, beyond audibility and speech in noise issues? It's the impact of hearing on the cognitive ability of people with hearing loss, and whether or not hearing aids have…
Make eating properly and staying active a family affair
Many things can influence a child, including friends, teachers and the things they see when they sit in front of the TV or computer. If you're a parent, know that your everyday behavior plays a big part in shaping …
Idaho's rising star
In 1998. there were 13 wineries and about 800 acres of wine grapes grown in Idaho. By 2012, we had 50 wineries and twice the acreage planted to wine grapes. Still small by most any standard, but it shows how well-r…
How to choose a chiropractor
Choosing a chiropractor can be a daunting task, given the number of practicing chiropractors and the number of different styles and techniques. Chiropractors have success in treating many symptoms and problems, inc…
Osteoarthritis and the aging spine
Nearly everyone has or will suffer from low back pain (LBP) at some point in time. What about the elderly population? Let's discuss back pain due to the wear and tear that almost invariably comes with age.
Hop Along Cassidy
I don't know about you, but sometimes the things you set out to do in life are not in reality what you end up doing. Sometimes you think you are just out for a leisurely stroll and suddenly you're on a trail that j…
Mentoring a healthy lifestyle
In this day and age, we parents need to be positive mentors to our children to promote a healthy lifestyle.