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The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there’s no denying that holiday stress can occasionally creep…
Minimizing food waste
In the U.S. we throw away approximately 38 million tons of food each year. Not only is this waste expensive, but it is also an unnecessary addition to landfills. By reducing food waste at home can save money and cu…
Auriculotherapy: Treating the ear to heal the body
Auriculotherapy is often described as reflexology for the ear. It is typically considered a form of acupuncture. Instead, there are hundreds of points on the ear that are believed to represent a micro-system of the…
The snoring bear: Part 2
The first part of this story is in the July 12 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press. This is the continuation of the story. This man loved his afternoon naps. But, to need daily afternoon naps is not a normal thing f…
Flip flops: What is the big fuss?
Minimalist footwear is the newest craze and flip– flops seem to fall under this umbrella. Flip-flops have single handedly caused more problems with people’s feet in the last couple years than just about any other s…
Muscle strategies
All of us have them, even our elite athletes. A muscle strategy is a way of eliciting a group of muscles to accomplish a task or athletic endeavor in order to do the activity in the most efficient, cost effective w…
At what age should someone have their hearing evaluated?
Hearing should be checked anytime one feels that they are not hearing well, and it is very important to have your hearing checked if you have a sudden hearing loss! People that experience sudden hearing loss should…
It's not always what it seems
We see it all the time now: a set of symptoms that appears (especially to non-physician) to describe a particular health condition. Patients are researching their own conditions on the internet now, coming to their…
Healthy herbs for summer
Boost your health this summer by growing fresh herbs on your windowsill or in a sunny location on your porch or patio. Herbs are easy to grow in small containers and add a pop of flavor, color, and nutrition to jus…
Crop news and other updates from wine country
As we approach veraison and the half way point in the 2017 wine grape growing season it seems like a good time for an update on the crop. Also there is much news from the wine countries of the Western US that poten…
Why wineries close
It likely seems like a simple answer, but for many wine consumers it becomes more complex and puzzling when one of our favorite wineries shuts the doors. In some ways it is simple a winery closes for the same reaso…
He kicked the snoring bear out the bedroom door
This is the story of one of the millions of patients who have been suffering with the effects of snoring and sleep apnea for decades! For this patient, 1:00 in the afternoon couldn’t arrive quick enough. While work…
Picky eaters, the Dos and don'ts
One of the most common difficulties with having young children is getting them to eat healthy foods.
Acupuncture for migraines and headaches
It has been known for many decades (actually, many centuries!) that acupuncture is an effective modality for the treatment of pain, including migraines and headaches. In March 15, 2004 a study published in the Brit…
Chiropractic enhances athletic performance
Athletes have been benefiting from Chiropractic care for many years. Athletes of all types, from the weekend warrior to the world-class athlete, utilize Chiropractic because it is a drug-free way to help increase p…
Alternative health care for chronic disease
One of every five people is living with a chronic disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate the total number to be approximately 90 million Americans. A person’s chance of chronic disease ele…