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…
NIES: A chance to learn while you enjoy
Most of us who work daily in the wine business here in North Idaho would be impressed to know that the North Idaho Enological Society, NIES for short, has been around for 30-plus years. Impressed because as wine pr…
Holiday stress: Survival tips for couples
Most people say that the winter holiday season is the most joyful time of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful times. Some people experience sadness and loneliness during the holidays and for those wh…
12 days of Christmas
FA LA LA and HO HO HO, 'tis the season for great joy, right? Not stress, presents, no working out, money talks and families fussing. How should we spend this holiday season? I say the 12 days of Christmas need to b…
'Tis the season for giving...and receiving
By giving yourself or a loved one the gift of Quantum Biofeedback, you are giving or receiving an incredible tool to reduce the multitude of stressors negatively affecting your health and well-being, and helping to…
Ask your audiologist...
What is the difference between getting hearing aid(s) from a warehouse store or a local independent office? (Part one of three parts.)
Helpful tools in technology
Even for the savviest adults, understanding new technology can be far from intuitive. Still, some of the benefits it provides those in senior living communities are worth enduring a learning curve. Here are just a …
Ear wax
Ear canals are self-cleaning, most of the time. Our ear anatomy is designed to secrete and then slough off skin cells and wax. This makes for a healthy ear canal. However, not every ear canal works perfectly, so so…
Sprains and strains are a pain!
Whether you have been involved in trauma such as a fall or an accident, or have overdone a new activity, you could suffer from a sprain or strain of your musculoskeletal system.
Sugary poison
What is a favorite flavor, is in almost everything we eat, is difficult to resist, yet is poison to our body? If you guessed sugar, you were right! One of the most difficult things to resist, especially around the …
The case for chiropractic care
Who benefits from chiropractic care? Everyone! Everyone is better off under chiropractic care because the chiropractic adjustment removes the interference in the nervous system by removing subluxations in the spine…
Is pain affecting your life?
Pain affects the lives of millions of people, resulting in frequent missed days from work, needing assistance from co-workers, decreased levels of performance, needing worksite modifications, and lost employment op…
Attention arthritis and tendonitis sufferers!
I'm here to say, there's hope for you. For centuries, Asian cultures have been using this all-natural nutritional supplement to prevent, heal and relieve ailments and injuries. The Western world is now realizing wh…
Navigating Italy and its many varietals
Italy is known for some of the most wonderful food, and produces all of the great wine to go with their culinary masterpieces. When it comes to pairing wine with food there is no place, in our opinion, where enjoyi…
Fueling up for this cold winter weather
Brrr....the cold weather is finally here. Whether you are a pro athlete or outdoor enthusiast, fueling up for cold weather workouts takes careful planning. Winter hydration is one of the biggest challenges for athl…
Is it really all in your head?
Have you ever been told, "It's all in your head"? Over 100 million Americans live with chronic disease and pain and for many, these conditions bring significant limitations of life activities. This can be especiall…