Healthy Community
What's happening in our healthy community? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Neuropathy explained: From cause to care
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Wine allergies
It has happened to all of us: We are drinking some wine we really like, and doing so in moderation but before we know it our sinuses get congested, or we wake up the next morning with a bad headache. These symptoms…
Massage therapy and chiropractic: Together a healthy choice
Why is massage therapy beneficial in conjunction with chiropractic care?
Harness the power of chocolate
Oh yes the power of chocolate! The power to give us that feeling of bliss as it slowly melts in the mouth. The power to feed the craving that statistics say nine out of 10 people have. The power to drive one out of…
Adam & Eve: Helping healthy, happy relationships
The health of a couple's sexual relationship is a huge factor in the happiness of their marriage, said Adam & Eve regional general manager Heather Frazier
Free car seat checks offered
Safe Kids Kootenai County will conduct free car seat safety inspections from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, outside Kohl's department store, 545 W. Aqua Ave. off Highway 95 in Coeur d'Alene.
Healthy theme park eats
Summer fun means visits to water parks, theme parks, Disneyland and others. While most people get plenty of exercise during these excursions, finding healthy foods is another matter. Every corner seems to have a co…
Leg length can affect your health
When you think about your health, seldom does the length of your legs come to mind. However, there are those of us roaming around town with one leg anatomically longer than the other. Believe it or not, it is not u…
Varietally speaking
By some counts there are well over 500 different varietals of grapes used in the production of wine across the planet. No doubt some are duplicates or have such minor differences in their makeup and flavor profile …
Kootenai Family Dental builds relationships a smile at a time
Kootenai Family Dental in Coeur d Alene caters to families in all stages of their lives. We place an emphasis on educating our patients on the connection between oral health and physical health. Our Mission is "To …
The origins of human taste, flavor and food preferences
Most pregnant women take great care in what they eat, knowing that their baby is dependent on them to get the nutrients they need to grow. But what they may not realize is that foods the fetus is exposed to could s…
The skinny on weight loss: Part XVI
In my last article 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 bu…
What pain isn't telling you
I think it is safe to say that we all know the feeling of pain. It can come in many forms, in many places, and last for days, weeks, or even years. There is one thing that is always evident when we start feeling pa…
Free HIV tests at NIAC this week
The North Idaho AIDS Coalition is offering free HIV testing this week through July 2 in honor of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
Wineries square off in new North Idaho Fair and Rodeo competition
Since we opened The Dinner Party two and one half years ago, we have been impressed and a little surprised with the vibrancy of the wine industry here in North Idaho. Whether talking about the caliber of local prod…
Athletic events good for economy, community
The scenic landscape and beautiful lakes of North Idaho provide the perfect backdrop for many athletic events.