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What's happening in our healthy community? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
The lofty liver
Our liver is one of the most amazing organs. When you look at it, a blob of smooth, consistent, dense material, you just can’t conceive how it can do as much as it does! Science is now saying that the liver is prob…
Health care and customer service
Recently a dear friend of mine, who has cancer and Lymphedema issues asked me to speak with another health care provider who works for a large hospital system in California, regarding her care plan. For approximate…
Don't sit, be fit
We all know that exercise is important, so get your heart pumping in the spirit of American Heart Month this February. Exercise lends many benefits to the body. Exercise can boost our mood, relieve anxiety, help pr…
Greatness among us
Over the last several years we have concentrated our wine and now beer dinners at Fleur de Sel in Post Falls. There are many wonderful restaurants in the area and we have worked with several of them on these events…
The 'No Thank You Bite:' Should caregivers use this tactic?
The “No Thank You Bite” is a term used to describe the practice caregivers use with young children to take one bite of a food before they allow children to not eat a food. This practice is commonly seen in parents …
Cleaning tile grout
If your tile grout is dirty and stained but still sound, consider whitening the grimy grout with colorant. It's an easy, inexpensive four-step process by DAP Kwik Seal Grout Recolor Kit.
Gridlock in the heart
Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern. When educational classes are given, it focuses on the “Big 3” — obesity, exercise, and eating fat and salt-free diet. However, heart disease is much more than that. It c…
Is your bite off?
A patient’s tooth can become uncomfortable after the dentist cements a crown onto it. The patient may think that root canal treatment is needed; and if something is not done, that may be the treatment needed. After…
Simple, do any where, relaxation techniques
Winter is often long and challenging here in the great northwest but everyone keeps their sanity by heading outside for lots of winter activities. I love it, there is no better life. Along with the fun of all of th…
Considering a nursing career in memory care
Nursing offers many choices, one choice that may be overlooked is a career working with older adults with cognitive impairment in a Memory Care community.
Fruit of Bloom: Part 2
Last week, as starting my approach to fruit tree pruning, I mentioned I would do it in mini-series.
The good and the bad
Idaho has some of the tightest state controls on liquor in the Union. The inability of a popular local restaurant to secure a full liquor license, which includes wine beer and spirits, has gotten much press and rea…
Bulging disc, now what?
If you or your family members have been struggling with little or no relief from pain, then ask yourself the following questions.
How to pick a competent home inspector
Home inspectors are not created equal. As with any profession — medicine, mechanics, teaching, parenting, you name it — some practitioners inevitably outshine others. With fledgling industries such as home inspecti…
Finally, injectable treatments that allow for natural expression
One of the challenges I’ve faced as an injector has been the stiffness that products can create when treating nasolabial folds/smile lines. In fact, the nasolabial fold has been the very last place I will inject pr…