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…
Yo-yo dieting: Part B
In my last article I mentioned that it is a fact that our physiology is designed to favor fat storage more than fat loss and that the typical "diet" will allow us to lose weight by reducing calories relative to the…
Healthy school smiles
With everybody so busy with back to school shopping and planning a new school year for your kids, there is one important thing not to forget... your kid's teeth. This will become very important when school pictures…
Back to school, back to basics
It's approaching fast. The new outfits have been found, fresh school supplies bought and although not quite ready, everyone is prepared to go back to school. But is your or your child's spine ready?
Yo-Yo dieting: Part AYo-Yodieting: Part A
As attested to by the many ads in the media, we are a nation of dieters. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, "The greatest threat to our country isn't terrorism, it's obesity." Perhaps more of us…
Help when shen eeded it the most
Sue, a resident of North Idaho, has been living in Coeur d'Alene for 67 years. She knows these streets like the back of her hand, "Even the light on Fifth that can't decide if it wants to stay or not," she says jok…
Healthy 'bytes' from your phone
Instant nutrition gratification... that's what you get with a touch of a button on your smart phone. These new phones provide immediate access to a smorgasbord of health and wellness information, so no more excuses…
Faring well with fair food
The fair is almost here and with it food temptations lurk around every corner. It may seem impossible to find healthy foods at the fair but if you look hard enough the fair offers some delicious and somewhat health…
Vintage matters
As the harvest of 2011 approaches it seems an appropriate time to update wine consumers on how the crop is looking and also on recent releases and tastings from past vintages. Looking back at the appellations from …
Effects of 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 compet…
Rodeo trauma: Subluxation in 60 seconds or less
We've all been to the fair to cheer for the competitors that jump from horses to wrestle a steer to the ground or try to stay on a bronc or bull for a jaw-busting eight-second ride. But after the dust has been brus…
It's fair and rodeo time!
It's almost fair and rodeo time again here at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds and best of luck to all the competitors! As with any athletic endeavor, many hours are put into training to get riders and their equine …
The art of labels
I have said many times that nothing I or any other wine professional says will change a wine from one you like into one you don't or vice versa. Also true that a great label will never turn bad wine into good or ma…
The Illness/Wellness Continuum: Part B
In my last article I mentioned that in his book "Vibrational Medicine," Richard Gerber, M.D., has an excellent diagram entitled "The Illness/Wellness Continuum" adapted from a diagram by J. Travis. There are two op…
Gluten sensitivity: A gut-wrenching problem
Intolerance to wheat and other grains, or rather the protein component of them, has become a widespread problem today. Referred to as a "gluten intolerance" or "gluten sensitivity," symptoms can range from mild to …
The Illness/Wellness Continuum: Part A
In his book "Vibrational Medicine," Richard Gerber, M.D., has an excellent diagram entitled "The Illness/Wellness Continuum" adapted from a diagram by J. Travis. There are two opposing arrows, one going to the left…