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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, often manifesting as n…
How caring for a person with dementia affects you
You remember seeing the warning signs. Little things tended to slip her mind. But soon, the little things progressively got larger and undeniable. When the doctor’s diagnosis came back as Alzheimer’s disease or ano…
'Demystifying' wine and other silly wine trends
Every year there are wine trends that develop usually coming out of some large marketing group all intended to sell more wine. We get it; most all wineries at the end of the day are businesses as are all the other …
Get balanced
Do you ever feel out of balance? Do you ever wonder why so much pain and suffering happens to those we love and care for and ourselves? The body self craves balance. It will go to great lengths to signal us when it…
Are medical homes the future of pediatrics?
For many parents, finding out their child is sick can be heartbreaking. Learning there is a shortage of doctors to treat the illness can be devastating. But unfortunately, that is the reality of pediatrics right no…
High blood pressure - Blows a hose
High blood pressure is problematic. Affecting about one third of the U.S. (72 million people), it is a source of great concern. If your blood pressure is high, it means it is putting too much pressure on your arter…
Decoding the latest messages about allergies
Since the year 2000, physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have been recommending that parents delay the introduction of peanuts to their children …
Chiropractic is important for kids too!
Having a child’s spine evaluated early can help detect the development of spinal issues. We want to help prevent future conditions which can lead to pain and impact quality of life.
Team work = Healing
I had the pleasure of going to the American Physical Therapy association convention this last week in Anaheim, California. What an amazing thing it is to be with more than 10,000 physical therapists, assistants and…
Ask your audiologist Beware of the 'trade in' gimmicks!
I would hope that the intelligent consumers in North Idaho would not fall for these common practices. I recommend that any hearing impaired person keep a working pair or spare hearing aid. Anything can happen at an…
Fibromyalgia and neck pain
How can a spinal problem possibly contribute to your fibromyalgia symptoms? As with many disorders, especially pain, the nervous system is involved. The nervous system can get affected through structural changes in…
WIC: The foundation of healthy families
What is WIC you ask? WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is a federal supplemental nutrition program funded by United States Department of Agricult…
Need a plumber for your digestive challenges?
My first Thanksgiving as a 19-year-old newlywed, was a disaster. Not understanding about plumbing, I peeled 10 pounds of potatoes into the sink and then attempted to grind it down the garbage disposal. Well, I’m su…
Dehydration and its effects on your health
Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough water to perform its normal functions. Your body loses more water and other fluids than it takes in, leading to a potentially serious medical condition. Excess…
A cure for the 'common' headache
Headaches mean big business, and this is especially the case when the cause underlying the headache pain goes undetected and therefore the headache pain is not successfully treated. Drugs are not a cure; they are n…
What lies beneath
We are just finalizing our winter/spring schedule of tastings and wine dinners, and it promises to be another great lineup of winemakers! More about the full schedule later for now I want to draw your attention to …