The power of perception

An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one-question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics.

Expressions moving to Tullamore

Business Bits

Four dance floors and five music studios will help comprise Expressions School of Performing Arts under construction on the Tullamore crossing at 2825 N. Highway 41.

Food is the star at Corner Bar

Business Bits

What was the Tiki Hut in the alley behind the Corner Bar in the southeast corner of Spruce Avenue and Fourth Street is now the Corner Grill.

Pigs popular at the fair

COEUR d'ALENE - Pigs have a bad reputation, and not just for stinking. But talking with people who know pigs best, those who raise them and love them, helps others to get past all that.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — With heavy heart: Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and other countries.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How to reap deep sleep: Part II

In Part I, we discussed the physical and functional hazards of inadequate sleep.

Headaches and migraines

Headaches plague more people in the United States than perhaps any single symptom (except fatigue). Headaches can be simply an annoyance, or severe, such as a migraine - incapacitating the person for up to several days at a time.

The problems with research - Part III

Doctor of oriental medicine

In Parts I & II of this article we discussed many of the issues with research. Knowing vital data used in the research makes a world of difference in interpreting research so that we can intelligently apply it to our health care decisions.

Cancer concerns

Cancer is probably one of the most controversial subjects today. When doing research on cancer statistics, it appears cancer is on the decline. Yet the numbers of people we encounter that succumb to cancer is clearly increasing. How can that be? There are many answers to that question. One reason is that the types of cancers are now being redefined, re-categorized, and there continues to be a profound increase in "newly discovered" types of cancers.

Headaches and migraines

Headaches plague more people in the United States than perhaps any single symptom (except fatigue). Headaches can be simply an annoyance or severe, such as a migraine, incapacitating the person for up to several days at a time.

Cancer concerns

Cancer is probably one of the most controversial subjects today. When doing research on cancer statistics, it appears cancer is on the decline. Yet the numbers of people we encounter that succumb to cancer is clearly increasing. How can that be? There are many answers to that question. One reason is that the types of cancers are now being redefined, re-categorized, and there continues to be a profound increase in "newly discovered" types of cancers.

Hope for GERD

GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a growing problem effecting an estimated 100-150 million people in North America. The causes and treatments for this condition are becoming more and more controversial. Drugs which were designed for intake for only two to eight weeks at most are given out like candy, with consumers taking them for years on end. While there is definite benefit, short term, for these medications, the usage today is alarming.

A breath of fresh air

If you have asthma, COPD, or are just stuffed up from a cold or sinus problem, getting a breath of fresh air may not be so easy. Most people run for medications when it gets bad enough, but many would prefer not to, or wish to reduce their steroid medications as much as they can. That's where acupuncture helps.

The fires of health and disease

As we watch the fires burning around the Northwest, we are concerned about the welfare of those close to the fires, and those exposed to the smoke. How hard it must be to lose your animals, your home, or your crops. It is a reminder that the forces of nature are still in control. Yes, the courageous men and women out there fighting the fires will eventually tame them. But nature, nonetheless, still rules. It is no different in our health.

Three common causes of knee pain

Each and every day you are doing activities that can place excessive stress and strain on your knees, from walking up and down stairs to lifting heavy objects. Knee pain can slow you down by impacting your daily life. It can begin by limiting your ability to walk up or down stairs and decrease your quality of sleep. For some of you who played sports in your youth, you may have a history of knee pain or an injury and now as you begin to age, the problem is returning. Pain is a warning sign and if the pain is severe enough to interfere with your daily life than it is time to have it evaluated. The good news is that you do not have to accept to live with the pain.

Stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression: The cries of the holidays

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — How to reap deep sleep: Part II

In Part I, we discussed the physical and functional hazards of inadequate sleep.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Brain fog, poor memory and lack of concentration

Many of us laughingly refer to our lapses in short term memory or fumbles with word recall as “senior moments.”

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Recover your brain clarity naturally

We have all experienced the occasional uncomfortable symptom of brain fog.

Women sue Idaho over expensive hair-braiding license rules

Idaho is one of five states that still require cosmetology licenses for professional hair braiding