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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…
Go green on the inside
Let's face it; Being green is an important aspect of life today. Preserving the environment through the use of recyclable products, buying produce and other groceries locally, using energy efficient appliances, and…
Wine questions and answers
From the time of the North Idaho Wine Rodeo and Tasting through a tasting with Renwood Winery here at the shop last weekend we have had a number of questions sent our way, so here are a few with our answers and exp…
Your immune system... we can help
A hot topic in magazines, newspapers and in my office these days is how to boost your immune system and strengthen your body in hopes of fighting off infections and disease. It seems many have an opinion as to how …
Auto-immune disorders: When the body goes crazy
Have you noticed how many auto-immune diseases exist today? Everything from Lupus, to Auto-Immune Thyroid disorders to Psoriasis to Rheumatoid Arthritis. In fact there are over 80 defined auto-immune disorders toda…
Get your air ducts cleaned
In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes, your need for air duct cleaning may be increased by pets, occupants with allergies or asthma, cigarette or cigar smoke, water contamination o…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A large faction of the population suffers from fatigue. They may have felt tired for quite a long time - chronically - but that is not what Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is. It is a medical diagnosis used to descr…
Consistency and Wine Production
Ultimately the wineries that become our favorites as retailers and consumers are the ones that year after year produce wine that we really like, and feel is worth the money we spend on it. The challenge then is to …
What can be done for itchy ears?
The ear canal is a warm moist environment perfect for growing fungus or infections. If your ears itch it is most likely due to dry skin or otitis externa. Otitis externa is an infection of the outer ear canal usual…
See your chiropractor to help fight off the flu!
You may be wondering how having your spine adjusted can help fight off the flu and colds? Did you think chiropractic just helped your back pain? You're probably not alone in your thoughts about this subject, but I'…
Get every 'bug' that goes around?
Why is it that some people seem to get sick constantly and others don't? What makes us prone to get sick? We do. In order to stop doing those things that set the stage for illness to occur in our bodies, it's impor…
What is your 'flutrition' IQ?
As flu and cold season encroaches, it's time to check your "flutrition" IQ. Washing hands, drinking plenty of fluids and getting a lot of rest are well known ways to prevent your family from getting sick. But what …
Local wine lists
The wine scene here in North Idaho can only be described as vibrant, and that vibrancy is due in large measure to many sophisticated consumers, but also a fully integrated structure of producers, distributors and r…
Detox programs: Which is the best?
The abundance of toxins in our water, air, soil, foods, etc. is undeniable. Detoxification has been used for thousands of years, but only recently has there been an abundance of detox programs available. With some …
Fall vineyard tour
In last week's column about the approaching 2010 harvest I talked about all of the risk for growers and winemakers alike as we move into fall. This time of year also represents one of the really great times for win…
Recovery nutrition: A window of opportunity
Fall is definitely here and high school sports are in full swing. Unfortunately, many athletes are starting to feel the physical wear and tear of their season. And while adequate nutrition is essential for athletes…