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The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can occasionally creep…
Sacroiliac joint pain
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is where the upper body meets the lower body by connecting the sacrum with the iliac crest of the pelvis. It transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis and legs and is the ce…
Why I chose to practice natural medicine
My goal as a health care practitioner is simply to help more people to have more fun by helping them feel well enough to have fun. I put a diverse background to use to make this happen. Before I decided to pursue a…
The bath water
As the saying goes, “don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater.” Right now, you’re probably wondering what the wine angle is on that title and opening line. Well, there is one — as you might suspect. What to do w…
Natural solutions for ear infections
Ear problems can be extremely painful, especially in children. Millions of children visit doctors for ear infections (otitis media) each year. It accounts for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Ear infec…
Dangers of heartburn and reflux
With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!
Our trip to wine country
Mary and I frequently get asked questions like what is our favorite wine? Tough to answer — there is never just one. Or, when you go to wine country, who do you go visit? This one is easier to answer. Ironically, w…
Declare independence over your health!
Perhaps the most fundamental idea in the foundation of our country is that of freedom and independence. One surprising freedom that many of us have relinquished is that over our health. The current state of the hea…
Mid-season rosé update
The Fourth of July holiday is here and it’s the prime-time for drinking dry rosé. These lovely, bone-dry wines are most often released during the spring and summer months and come from many wine producing regions a…
Whiplash management
Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way. More than 85 percent of those involved in a motor vehicle collision experience neck pain, with 29-40 percent recov…
Some food and wine pairing tips
The idea of wine and food pairing goes back centuries. At least for Europe, it goes back that far. Wine grape varietals in the “Old World” were in fact selected and planted based on the food that is the most popula…
Remedying low libido
In the early 1980s when I first was in practice, complaints of low sex drive, or low libido, were infrequent. Each decade of practice has shown a significant increase of complaints. Initially, it was rare to hear a…
Does chiropractic promote overall wellness?
Since 1895, chiropractors have known that adjustments are good for your overall health. With millions of satisfied patients, what do they know that the rest of us may not?
Don't let sinus problems congest your life
Sinus congestion and other sinus problems are very common, but as with any symptom, they are a sign of deeper underlying imbalances. Many people have compartmentalized their sinus problems, thinking they are isolat…
We're in!
Just over a month ago, The Dinner Party started on what is the most monumental undertaking of our 12 years in business here in Coeur d’Alene. Not only for us, but more importantly, for our customers and wine consum…
Can sleep apnea lead to Alzheimer's?
Studies show that sleep disorders increase with age. More than 50 percent of adults age 65 and older have some type of chronic sleep complaint. But sleeping disorders are not just for the elderly. A study published…