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The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can occasionally creep…
What options do you have when back surgery fails?
I read a very interesting study recently and learned something new. Ever hear of FBSS? No? Me neither. It stands for failed back surgery syndrome. According to a paper in the Journal of Pain Research, up to 74.6% o…
The wine event of the year
For the last six years, we have looked forward to the first Saturday in February. Six years ago is when we were first asked to work with Hospice of North Idaho on their annual “Wine Taste,” the premier wine event o…
Health Detectives: Allies through your wellness adventure
2020 is the year of the rat according to the Chinese zodiac and it’s forecasted to be a strong, prosperous and lucky year for all. I share this merely as a fun tidbit to muse over as I am contemplating the mind-bog…
How will poor posture affect your life?
Chronic neck pain is a common condition that affects middle-aged to elderly patients and their quality of life. The cause of neck pain can be complex and related to a multitude of things like disc or facet joint de…
New Year's resolutions
It’s that time of year when many of us resolve to make changes for the coming year. Granted, some of us are better than others at making good on those resolutions. And some of those resolutions are easier to make g…
Preventing macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is now the leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults, affecting an estimated 10 to 11 million Americans. This number is expected to double to 22 million by 2050. Currently, one in ten of…
Do you believe in chiropractic?
When someone finds out that I’m a chiropractor they usually tell me, “I believe in chiropractic.” I often wonder if they say that to their dentist or medical doctor. I believe in medicine or dental care. I highly d…
Eliminating pain without drugs
As addiction to pain medications is skyrocketing, many are looking for more natural ways to resolve pain. When pain doesn’t go away as it should, we need to ask WHY. We need to get to the root of it. Taking medicat…
With sincere thanks
Local wine consumers and our friends and customers will be reading this on New Year’s Day. It is hard for Mary and I to believe that we are closing the books on our 12th year in business here in Coeur d’Alene. We j…
A challenge for the New Year
It’s that time of year again. Time to dust off the old journal, set some goals and once again test your mettle by trying to stick to a new habit, regimen or routine for as long as possible. Forgive me for sounding …
Priorities: What are your priorities in life?
What is your main priority? Is it your health, wealth, family, career or your spirit? These are all important facets of your life and give you purpose and direction. Our lives are not simply one thing, but when one…
Health as a gift
It is not until you are suffering that you realize what a gift it is to be healthy. We so often take our health for granted. We run around like time is running out. We have (and create) tons of stress we then have …
The year in review
It is that time in 2019 to look back on all of the developments of the year in the wine and beer industry. Some of them you will no doubt be aware of, and others may be more industry insider items that matter to “w…
Un-earthing the gems
Many years ago, before “The Dinner Party” was even an idea in Mary’s and my mind, we held a dinner party at our home. It was a mixed crowd of couples and individual folks there on their own. One of those attending …
Consider chiropractic as a frontline treatment to reduce opioid use
Consider Chiropractic as a Frontline Treatment to Reduce Opioid Use