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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
Do you snore?
People who snore may know that snoring indicates that the person has a medical time bomb with the fuse lit. We just do not know how long the fuse is!!
Weighting for a solution
The solution for excess weight isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. So many people think that all you need to do is buckle down and eat right, eat less and exercise more and then you’ll lose all the weight you want…
Sports injuries in kids
According to Dynamic Chiropractic, it is estimated that 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year and almost one-third of all injuries incurred during childhoo…
Nutrition and pregnancy: What you need to know
Pregnancy can be one of the most delightful times in a woman’s life. It’s also one of the more important times to pay attention to nutrition. A well-balanced diet rich in nutrients will promote the proper growth an…
Does my child have a concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull. Most people think that you only get a concuss…
Fibromyalgia: Exercise is essential
Fibromyalgia (FM) is now considered a central nervous system (CNS) disorder rather than a musculoskeletal condition. Successful management of FM is best accomplished using a variety of different approaches includin…
Spotting hunger in Idaho
When we hear the word “hunger” we often associate it with the impoverished children we see in commercials on TV who look like they are wasting away on the streets of third world countries. We often don’t think of h…
What is your inspiration?
I have had the amazing opportunity to be a medical facilitator volunteer with an incredible national organization called "Casting for Recovery." This organization takes 14 Breast cancer survivors, from our geograph…
The most challenging varietal
Perhaps the most fascinating part of our own and many consumers’ wine journey is exploring the wines and growing regions of the “Old World.” Whether you are traveling the appellations of Europe or just tasting thro…
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Got crusty ears?
Can acupuncture really help weight loss?
This is an oft-asked question. “Can acupuncture really help weight loss?” The answer is a resounding “yes!” Acupuncture can help by different means. It is not generally used as a stand-alone approach, but combined …
The value of simple meals
“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American College of Physicians recommends non-drug therapies for low back pain
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends in an evidence-based clinical practice guideline published in Annals of Internal Medicine that physicians and patients should treat acute or subacute low back pai…
Confused about foods
There are only two things I think everyone can agree on, bar none — that food and water are vital to our health and life. But that seems to be where the commonality ends. This subject is fraught with confusion. Foo…
What is pain telling you?
Pain is a warning signal advising that there is a problem. When we take time to listen to the pain, it can help us determine the cause. Pain begins after damage has already occurred in the tissues, ligaments and/ o…