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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…
Do kids get type 2 diabetes?
Dear Dr. Bob,
The sad state of our heart
There are few diseases we are winning the war on today. Most diseases are rising at an alarming rate, costing consumers billions of dollars annually. One of the worst is cardiovascular disease.
Patient satisfaction: Proactive vs. reactive health care
We all want health for ourselves, our family, friends and loved ones and most of us try to go about getting it the best we know how - doing research, trying to eat right, sleep enough and get the right amount of ex…
Healing cold laser technology in Post Falls
Cold laser or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has become highly accepted as a viable medical application for a myriad of neurologic, dental, ophthalmic, dermatologic disorders and injuries.
The risk of stroke in pregnancy is rising
In my Wellness classes I have stated over and over that "You're always healthy - until you're not. And that could be within the next five minutes." Of course I am referring to our perception of how we're doing heal…
Kicking themulti-vitamin habit
To use vitamin and mineral supplements or not? That is the question of the hour. If you have been keeping up with the news lately, vitamin supplementation has come under scrutiny as a result of some large longitudi…
Winter Wine Rodeo II
While the actual competition for the best wines entered into the North Idaho Wine Rodeo happens in the summer and culminates during fair week, the winter version of the event is an even bigger celebration of partic…
Why are you doing that?
When it comes to your fitness program and the things that you do for optimal health, have you ever really stopped to think "Why are you doing that?" Many of us these days do things because "That's the way we've alw…
Paradigm shift: Seen with chiropractic light
Last week we covered basic terminology and such, but chiropractic is much more than just jargon and doctor talk. It is a lifestyle. It is a working, dynamic relationship between your chiropractor, your body and you…
A big fat mistake
Fat is a bad word. We are scared of fat. "Fat-free" this and "low fat" that is all we've heard for years. We are told that fat makes you fat, and eating cholesterol raises your cholesterol levels. But is this true,…
Chewing with new hearing aids
I have new hearing aids and I am bothered by the sounds of my own chewing. If I am with someone else I have to stop chewing to hear them talk. Is this normal?
Alpaca Direct: Local destination for luxury yarn, apparel, gifts
Alpaca Direct is a direct merchant of high quality yarn, apparel and jewelry. We carry a variety of fibers including alpaca, merino wool, pima cotton, bamboo and lots of quality blends for all purposes. We also sto…
The power of vitamin supplements
As we witness the deplorable state of health the people of this nation is in, more and more health conscious consumers are turning toward alternatives. One of those alternatives is supplements. Vitamins, minerals, …
Get rid of your pain with aquatic therapy!
All too often, when a person is in pain, the last thing they want to do is any physical activity. But, as time goes on, people who don't move, stretch or exercise an injured area will experience MORE pain! When you…
Normal weight obesity: Part B
Last week I asked the question: Can you be considered obese if you have a normal body weight? As surprising as this may sound, you can have a normal weight, but actually have so much body fat that you're considered…