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…
Beans: They're not a fruit, but they are magical
As the weather has cooled off over the past few weeks, it is nice to take comfort in warm, savory foods that heat you to the core. Those cool, crisp salads that refreshed us in the summer are no more - it's time fo…
Whole-food supplement landscaping is changing
We are happy to hear that the retail landscape of dietary supplements is favoring whole-food vitamins. While the conventional vitamins sold are enjoying a 5.8 percent increase, the whole-food supplement growth rate…
Pinnacle Physical Therapy: 6th Annual Food Drive
Since last year, the number of families in Kootenai County that need assistance has increased. With that in mind, Pinnacle Physical Therapy has begun their Sixth Annual Food Drive to benefit the food bank at the Co…
Is your antacid causing more digestion problems?
Are you among the millions of adults who suffer from uncomfortable stomach and digestive problems such as gas, bloating, heartburn and indigestion? It is likely that you are taking an antacid to deal with these sym…
Pairing up for pain management
Chiropractors and physical therapists vastly overlap in their professions. Both offer services to patients that assist in healing and treatments. There are more and more alternative health care offices that are int…
Following breast cancer surgery
This past weekend at Stanford University Jean-Paul Belgrado, PT, a leading Belgium researcher for the past 30 years from the Universite Libre de Bruxelles in the field of lymphedema, presented an amazing conference…
A 'dust-up' in the wine world
Recently, iconic importer Kermit Lynch out of California was profiled in the New York Times Magazine. Kermit has been importing great European wines since the 1970s - his palate is extraordinary and beyond challeng…
Alpaca socks help you stay healthy
The wind was really blowing last night while we were out at the barn and my warm alpaca socks kept me cozy while tending to the animals.
What the Affordable Care Act means for aging adults
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) raises many questions about health care reform legislation and what it means for those with Medicare, in particular. While there are numerous changes and issues affecting Americans of …
Reducing the effects of sugar on your teeth
Dear Dr. Hazard,
Who is your mentor? Will you be one?
According to the New York Daily News, at least 40 percent of college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. For the mother of a college student, this is quite a disturbing thought. How will our children have th…
Sleep disorders
If you are having a difficult time sleeping, you are not alone. It is estimated that 80 million Americans suffer from insomnia. It can affect every aspect of your life, from your job and relationships to your compe…
Physical therapy promotes healthy living
October is National Physical Therapy Month, but the positive effects of physical therapy can be seen year-round.
Chronic pain and depression
Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing the injury and tells you to take care of it.
The positives of pets
Many people consider pets to be part of their family, so when an individual makes the choice to live in an assisted living community, it's only natural that they'll want to bring their pet along. Luckily, many comm…