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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Magnetic jewelry: What are the benefits?
For Sally and Rob K. - Here's their story.
The best food and wine holiday
Thanksgiving is about our favorite holiday, and while we still stay pretty close to the traditional dishes and preparations in our celebration, it is still one of the great wine and food pairing opportunities. The …
A guide to fresh holiday breath
The holidays are here and your to-do list is getting longer! Bad breath (halitosis) can be a nasty interruption to party plans and family gatherings. This article will explore some of the main offenders and offer a…
Knit and Fit at Alpaca Direct
Every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m., we have an open knitting night at our yarn shop in Hayden. This is a time where local knitters help each other with projects and get a little break from the weekly demands of work…
Code words for sugar
Sugar has become so much a part of our diets that we are unaware of all the places that it lurks. Because sugar has so many different names, we don't really realize how much we consume. Generally, when we think of …
Celebrating the holidays
For aging adults, holidays bring fond memories, old traditions, new experiences and often, stress. With so much going on, it's easy for all of us to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. Whether your pla…
Who are you thankful for?
This past Friday night, I watched my son play his heart out in the snow at his football game. I sat in the stands and was thankful for his good health and his determination to play.
Savvy ski snacks
It's getting to be that time of year when everyone is putting away their bikes and pulling out their skis. What better way to spend a weekend enjoying the fresh mountain air then hitting the slopes with friends and…
Solutions to premature aging and chronic stress
Dr. K was absolutely right when he said, "Chronic stress causes cells to age prematurely." He was referring to a study published in 2004 by University of California at San Francisco professor Elizabeth Blackburn th…
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
A friend of mine is a RN in an emergency room in a busy hospital in a warm, sunny state south of here. He came to visit us this summer and told us of the confusion of so many people upon coming into their ER. When …
Does my child have a concussion?
As a practicing chiropractor here in Coeur d'Alene, I have seen more than a few concussions with high school athletes. The parents always say, "When can they go back to playing?" So here are some simple guidelines …
Ear infections and chiropractic
Ear problems can be extremely painful, especially in children. Millions of children visit doctors for ear infections (otitis media) each year. It accounts for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Ear infec…
The aging process
What if we could slow the aging process - or at least allow better hearing to keep your brain active and stimulated?
The benefit of glass time
A customer of ours stopped in the store this week and ordered a case of wine called Barinas. Barinas is a delicious wine from the Jumilla region of Spain, known for producing some of the very best Monastrell, which…
Is it really all about one little (or big) number?
With more Americans eating out and consuming portion sizes astronomically larger than before, cooking and family meals have been swapped for convenience and frenzied eating on the go. It is no wonder that one third…