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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…
Fighting dizziness with physical therapy
Have you ever rolled over in bed to get comfortable and ultimately end up feeling worse when discomfort meets dizziness? Has your head started to spin with the simple task of picking up an item that you have droppe…
Of costs and corkage
Like many in our local wine consuming community I read a letter to the editor in this week's "Press" regarding corkage fees at restaurants with great interest. It generated quite the buzz too as I was asked about i…
Making a needed switch
While anti-depressant medications are quite effective, not all work on everyone equally well. When a medication is not working, patients should consult with their prescribing physician about either raising the dose…
Vtest your stress
If we really evaluated stress, its impact in our lives, and especially on our health, we would be wise to approach it like an inventor would. When a company produces a new product, during research and development, …
Is your home computer set up ergonomically for your children?
As the computer becomes more and more important in a child's daily life, it is critical that we observe the effect it can have on the adolescent body. Problems such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic pain, bad post…
Headaches: They're not all in your head
More than 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather in…
Osteoporosis drugs help men, too
While the bone-thinning disease known as osteoporosis is often thought to be a woman's health problem, it also poses a significant fracture risk for men. Women's lifetime risk of suffering an osteoporotic fracture …
How to keep healthy breasts
So much focus is on breast cancer, conventional treatment for breast cancer, and "early detection" of breast cancer via mammograms and self-exams, but little attention is given to keeping them healthy in the first …
Art and science and passion
The process of creating great wine is one that requires equal doses of art and science. The best winemakers we have encountered over the years we have been involved in the wine business balance these two key and co…
Teaching your little bean about gardening
Whether you're a master gardener or a novice, growing your own vegetables is a great activity for the whole family. This growing season take advantage of the excellent opportunity to teach your child the responsibi…
Need a break?
Taking a break means something different to everyone. Some people head to see family for their break and relax at grandma and grandpas. Some people hit the beach and sit in the sand and get tan. Some families go on…
How cupping therapy can improve your health
Cupping therapy is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine. In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion; arthritis; gastrointesti…
Is your portfolio truly diversified?
Life is full of ups and downs - and the financial markets are no different. As an investor, you're no doubt happy to see the "ups" - but the "downs" can seem like a real downer.
Elderly people give us joy and wisdom
Last Saturday we loaded up our Alpaca socks, scarves, yarn and teddy bears from our store in Hayden to attend the Home and Garden show featured at the Garden Plaza independent living retirement center in Post Falls…
Free talk and question and answer session about Biofeedback
Come join the Certified Biofeedback Specialists at Integrative Wellness Center on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. for an introduction to INDIGO Biofeedback and an open discussion on how this state-of-the-art technology…