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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…
Defending the flexitarian
True confessions - I am a vegetarian. I have been one off and on since I was in college. My children on the other hand would argue that I am a "flexitarian." They say that true vegetarians DO NOT cheat - you either…
How does such a breathtaking time of year take the wind out of your sail?
Warm summer months create near perfect conditions for both young and old to get involved in activities that contribute to physical fitness. One of the more popular of these, especially during the brutally hot days,…
So fit
So you think you are fit, do you? Well over 800 high school football athletes showed up in Portland Oregon this weekend at the Nike Sparq Combine to test just how fit they are. Leave it to Nike to create a way for …
Alpaca socks can give athletes an edge
With Ironman coming to town this weekend I was thinking about what an amazing accomplishment it is to participate in this event.
Dentistry: Get the facts
We live in a wonderful age of technology. We have a plethora of information literally at our fingertips. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to know if what you find is accurate or not. This article will dispe…
Serving size
As wine consumers everywhere know size matters and whether we are talking about the normal size of a glass pour or the many size formats of wine bottles a bit of definition helps. We are all familiar with the stand…
Fueling for successful performance
When you are a competitive athlete, highly trained and highly motivated like everyone else in your event, what can push you beyond your competitors is diet. According to Amanda Carlson, sports nutritionist for Athl…
Proper spinal alignment eases back pain
If you've been to a certain kind of chiropractor recently, you've perhaps seen patients entering and leaving carrying a small bag of foam blocks. These are used to perform Pettibon fulcrum exercises. Though not rig…
A bout of gout
If you've ever had a bout with gout, you know firsthand how painful it can be. Gout is a buildup of too much uric acid in the body. Your body naturally forms purines, that when they break down, cause blood levels o…
When funleads to injuries
As summer begins, so does the excitement of getting more physically active. In many cases, we have been inactive for months, only to jump into sports or fun activities with physically dormant bodies. Injuries then …
Creating sacred space with Biofeedback
For months now we have been sharing the benefits of Quantum Biofeedback and how it can positively affect your life, today we expand the possibilities and share how Quantum Biofeedback can also positively affect you…
Today's chiropractor?
In 1895 a profession was founded in Davenport Iowa that helped a deaf man, Harvey Lillard, regain his hearing: chiropractic. Thought to have found the cure for deafness (not the case) the profession was in its infa…
How many hours do you spend sitting per week?
It is well known that strenuous activity can cause our body harm if we're not careful. We understand that the more active we become, the possibility of us getting hurt increases. However, are you aware that the lon…
Can flip-flops lead to back pain?
It's finally summer here in Coeur d'Alene, and people everywhere are pulling out the shorts and the sandals. A popular choice of footwear, for those young and old, seem to be flip-flops. Maybe that is why more peop…
Top 5 supplements for seniors
Seniors tend to have special health needs. As you age not only does your body change but so does your nutrient needs. Elderly adults usually eat less food and absorb fewer nutrients than their younger counterparts,…