Spinal decompression option safe, noninvasive procedure

If you are looking for an alternative to spinal surgery or pain medication, take a look at spinal decompression. The normal protocol for back or neck pain is usually a combination of pain medication and physical th…

Our fall recommendations

Sitting in our kitchen this morning we noticed the color starting to show in the leaves of trees and plants around our yard. The breeze has freshened too and gone are the smoky 90-degree highs, replaced with some r…

Are you ready to end the pain?

If there was a headache & migraine treatment available that could really eliminate your chronic pain, what would you be free to do? How about…you would be free to do anything you want to do!!! How about…you would b…

Winds of change in popular fitness

Obstructive sleep apnea and melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is produced in the brain in stage 4 of sleep. Melatonin is apparently able to suppress the growth of breast cancer tumors. Researchers at Michigan State University recently completed a s…

Are you suffering from depression or anxiety?

What is wrong with our mental health today? I find it distressing to see how many people are on psychotropic drugs, and how easily they are placed on them. Why? “Why” is my favorite word. If the person is not copin…

Better sleep for your child

Most parents are aware of the importance of a nutritious diet and regular physical exercise for their children’s health, but surprisingly, another vital aspect of our physical and mental well-being is often overloo…

Mystery and backstories

Over the years of holding our monthly wine dinners and tastings, one of the things we have discovered is that our customers specifically – and wine consumers in general – love to hear the backstory. Whether it is w…

Does the weather really affect my pain?

The next time you watch the weather forecast, notice the barometric pressure, measured in inches. Typically, when a low pressure front is coming (and they do, all the time) it signals not only a change in the weath…

An apple a day

Although an apple is quite a common fruit, it offers more than just a juicy, crunchy snack fix. Apples are bursting with nutrients and a variety of diverse flavors from sweet to sour, and the advent of fall is the …

The positive effects of self-care on wellness

There are many ways to focus on improving self-care, several of which involve having a regular sleep hygiene schedule, prioritizing healthy meals, ensuring a balance of recreational or leisure in your schedule, and…

Tough choices and easing transitions with hospice

The end of life journey comes with tough choices. Hospice of North Idaho helps answer tough questions by discussing options.

Summer at the Club

I love the classic Paul Newman film, “The Hustler” and its sequel, “The Color of Money,” which follows the life of a pool shark.

Decompression therapy vs. traction for lower back and neck pain

The key difference between old school traction and Spinal Decompression Therapy is the computer. With normal traction, there is just a static pull. Let’s say it is set at 50 pounds and it pulls at 50 pounds. With s…

Obstructive sleep apnea and driving

A simulation study by Dr. Akshay Dwarakanath, Dr. Mark Elliott, and colleagues at St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, UK, to show the risk for people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was recently p…