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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…
The problems with research - Part III
In Parts I & II of this article we discussed many of the issues with research. Knowing vital data used in the research makes a world of difference in interpreting research so that we can intelligently apply it to o…
Health comes in all sizes
We live in a society that rejects any body shape or size that doesn't match an impossible ideal, but is there really an ideal? Tuning into your own bodies, focusing on health, and finding your own personal fitness …
The process of judging
This past week the three other judges for the North Idaho Wine Rodeo, Erick Cook, Jennifer Curran, Chris Cates and I started the process of working through and rating the more than 250 entries into the competition …
Support for life changing events
Boy, life sure has gotten busy. Between the kids and their schedules, running the household and working, it's hard to find time for anything.
Get the best value when receiving medical care
You have choices when it comes to the health care you receive. So before you make a decision on where to get medical care, make sure you seek providers who focus on high quality care.
Eicosanoids: How the body controls pain - Part B
In my articles entitled, "HGH: The fountain of youth hormone," I talked about a human growth hormone that keeps us young in many ways even as we age and if we can access it. The problem usually is not amounts of HG…
Ask your audiologist... Dustproof and waterproof aids
"Is there a hearing aid that is dustproof and waterproof? My husband works in construction and he also coaches a swim team and his hearing aids are always malfunctioning due to dust or moisture."
The skinny on weight loss
In my June articles entitled "HGH: The fountain of youth hormone," I talked about human growth hormone that keeps us young in many ways even as we age if we can access it. The problem usually is not amounts of HGH …
Pull your weeds, not your back
The gardens are planted, so much of the strenuous work is done. After spending a few hours working in our garden this weekend, I know that gardening can be a strain on the body even after the seeds are in the groun…
Dealing with reluctant men and health
Men's health issues don't affect only men. They can significantly impact everyone around them. Women live longer than men, and consequently they see their fathers, brothers, sons, and husbands suffer or die prematu…
How to have total joint replacement surgery
Everyone wants to get back to their normal activities after having total joint replacement surgery. A successful total hip, knee, or shoulder replacement can help people become more active, alleviate pain, and offe…
Problems with research - Part II
Experts have been increasingly concerned about, and questioning the validity of research, claiming that as much as 90% of research done today is wrong. Part I of this article talks about some of the leading profess…
Expand your palate
One of the questions we get asked most frequently is, "What is your favorite wine?" or asked another way, "If there was only one bottle of wine left to drink what would it be?"
Problems with research - Part In This is a paid advertisement
It seems today that everything we do is based on research - our dietary decisions, our medical or health decisions, even the decisions about what we put on our skin is based on research. In fact, it seems research …
The Dow Jones of healing
Healing is like the stock market. It never progresses in a straight line. You've got to expect some ups and downs along the way.