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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Ask your audiologist...
What do you do when your dog eats or chews on your hearing aid?
Create the wedding of your dreams
Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. Just imagine how much easier the planning process would be if you were assisted by dozens of professionals. You can make that come true by attending The North Idaho Weddin…
Ready for spring?
I don't know about you, but when I see the sun out these days I begin to think that spring will actually arrive sooner rather than later. I see that I'm not the only one that gets the itch to get outside and take i…
Parenting when exhausted
As parents, we all want our kids to have the best life has to offer. We enroll them in sports, dance, music, martial arts and the like. Keeping up with the financial costs and toting kids around from one activity t…
Wine clubs, wine clubs everywhere
As the popularity and accessibility of wine grows so does the proliferation of wine clubs. While joining a club at a local shop, your favorite winery or some other organization is a great way to get well priced acc…
The skinny on weight loss
In my last article I referenced the Health for Life article that was in the Sept. 27,2004 edition of Newsweek Magazine. I mentioned that they estimated that 60-90 percent of all doctor visits involved stress relate…
Drink to your heart
February is American Heart month. Last week the news was filled with information regarding a study that was released linking diet sodas to heart disease. The study has not been published yet, nor has it been throug…
Stop the insanity
There is a funny quote that I like to reference from time to time by Albert Einstein. He is quoted as saying the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
Chocolate - friend or foe?
It's February and Valentines Day is almost here - What's the most popular V-Day gift? Chocolate of course! Whatever your chocolate indulgence of choice, it's health benefits depend upon the type of chocolates you c…
The skinny on weight loss
What does detoxification have to do with weight loss? A better question might be "Is there a connection between toxins and fat?" Let me explain.
The Fog of the Brain
Have you ever watched the fog roll off a lake? It isn't clear one moment and thick the next. It comes in slowly, in little wisps. At first, vision is slightly hazy, but you can see for long distances. It gradually …
Wine and Valentine's Day
As we approach Valentine's Day we start to think of ways to celebrate with our special someone, whether the choice is "bubbly," something to go great with a rich chocolate dessert or with a romantic mid winter dinn…
Heel pain overview
Nothing will encourage you to crawl back into bed and avoid that morning run or workout like heel pain as you hit the floor. Heel pain is easily the most common foot problem affecting men and women of all ages, but…
The amazing body
I think, this week, we should take a quick tour of human bodily functions. If you haven't yet realized it, your body is quite an amazing piece of machinery. Not only is it amazing in its ability to heal itself, fig…
Brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration
How many times have you said in the last few weeks how bad your memory has become? If you are like most people, it is becoming more and more an issue. Why? It's not just about getting older. If that were the case, …