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…
Golf and chiropractic? A perfect combination!
Yes, your chiropractor can help you with your golf game! Hoorah for spring! It's time to trade in the shovels for the golf clubs. Many golfers will be contorting and twisting their spines while driving golf balls t…
The value of the winery experience
Touring wine country is an experience that holds passion for many of us, but beyond the romance and enjoyment of winery visits there are tremendous amounts of knowledge to be garnered while there.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) affects between 3 and 8 million Americans. As the number of people diagnosed with fibromyalgia is skyrocketing, one has to wonder why.
A hoppin' healthy Easter
Well it's that time of year again, where Easter is just around the corner and people are giving up chocolate for lent. Even if you aren't Catholic, this week is a great time to consider your habits and think about …
The skinny on weight loss
As I mentioned in last week's article I received a letter and lab slip from a doctor in Orofino who recommended his patient go on the Ideal Protein diet/treatment because his cholesterol level was 4,100. Yes, you r…
The skinny on weight loss
What are you doing for the next 30 to 90 days? Some of you will be going on vacation. Some of you will be going about your normal routine. But whichever you choose, 30-90 days will go by. Ask yourselves - Where wou…
New joints for the new generation
It used to be that the only people who knew they needed a joint replacement were my grandparents, or their friends. That's not the case anymore. The patients undergoing this surgery are getting younger.
Eating well for the working person
Do you experience an afternoon slump at work (or an all-day slump)? How we eat makes a big difference in how we feel and how we perform during the day.
Going meat free never tasted so good
Cutting back on meat and going veggie - it's delicious; it's healthy. And now, it's trendy.
Wellness Fair is Thursday
Helbling Employee Benefits and the city of Coeur d'Alene invite the public to the City of Coeur d'Alene's Third Annual Wellness Fair on Thursday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Library Commun…
The wines of spring
We have always noticed seasonality to our own palates and as the weather warms which will happen sometime soon, we crave lighter bodied wines in both white and red. Dry Roses also become more popular, and of course…
Calorie counting comes of age at chain eateries
Soon, you won't be able to ignore the caloric carnage of that Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Triple Whooper Sandwich with cheese or Macho Beef Burrito you're ordering. There is a new FDA proposal, which is …
The skinny on weight loss
When trying to lose weight we must remember that all weight loss is not necessarily good. The French aristocrats who lost 12-15 pounds instantly when they were beheaded at the guillotin weren't better off for the e…
Mark Bengston chosen as Best Physical Therapist
I feel extremely honored to have been voted Best Physical Therapist in North Idaho for the second straight year. The quality care we provide at Pinnacle Physical Therapy has as much to do with my amazing team of ph…
Unlocking your inner playfulness - for the health of it
Most parents understand the importance of play for their children, but what about the importance of play for grown-ups? As an undergraduate, I minored in early childhood development and had the opportunity to teach…