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…
Vintage notes new and old
As we approach the new 2011 growing season for wine grapes in the Northern Hemisphere we are getting a glimpse at some potential challenges for the coming year and we are also starting to learn more as wines from p…
Enjoy true health...
"I feel better. The pain is gone. Why do I need to continue with chiropractic care?"
Kids and diet: What's wrong?
There are many health professionals that are quite concerned about the diet of most kids in the U.S. The incidence of childhood diseases such as obesity, diabetes, behavioral issues, etc. is escalating. According t…
Aspartame: It's everywhere!
Did you know that artificial sweeteners are in many children's vitamins and pain relievers? I know that most of you are aware that aspartame and sucralose are in many foods and diet soft drinks, but I would guess t…
Varietally speaking III the Rhone
As part of an on-going occasional series about the more than 500 different grape varietals grown around the world for use in wine production, here is a rundown of some of the grapes that grow well in our local Nort…
What would your last meal be?
If you were allowed one last meal, what would you eat? Would it be a Nathans Dog, Philly Cheese Steak, jambalaya or maybe good old Idaho Salmon? In an interview last week, one of our University of Idaho students as…
The skinny on weight loss
In the past week we have watched in horror and disbelief at the earthquake spawned tsunami and the effect it had on Japan. Then the subsequent damage of explosions to their nuclear power plants. Our hearts have bee…
KiDDS Dental offers wide range of services
Jared Evans, DMD, sees about 45 patients every day at KiDDS Dental in Liberty Lake.
Ask your audiologist...
I am sorry to tell you that there are no exercises that I know of that will prevent the normal aging process from taking its toll on your hearing.
March: National Social Workers Month
Social workers at Hospice of North Idaho are an essential part of the interdisciplinary group that makes up a hospice team. These certified medical social workers have specialized end-of-life care training and in-d…
Spring release
Wineries and winemakers typically release new vintages and at times re-release "library" vintages in groups in the spring and again in the fall. While many less notable wineries gather little attention with the rel…
Bone health is gaining attention
As we are realizing the deterioration of bone health is reaching epidemic levels in the U.S., we must look at what factors are involved that are within our control. In 2002 the National Osteoporosis Foundation repo…
Alert week: What is your diabetes risk?
Have you taken your Diabetes Risk Test yet? Tuesday was National Diabetes Alert Day, where the American Diabetes Association challenged everyone to take this important test. The Diabetes Risk Test asks users to ans…
Stop the insanity! Throw out the aspartame!
I'm saddened every single day to see and hear about so many people I care about slowing killing themselves with aspartame and sucralose. I really don't think any of us would eat or drink products containing these e…
Diet's influence on colorectal cancer
March is not only National Nutrition Month but also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Most colo…