Let’s Get Healthy for the New Year in Coeur d'Alene ID!

The U.S. ranks 30th in life expectancy, and by 2025 it is predicted that half of the population will suffer with diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity. Many of these conditions can be controlled by changes in behavior in Coeur d'Alene ID.

Let's start today, make one positive change towards becoming stronger and healthier, if not for yourself, for your loved ones.

What to Do in Coeur d'Alene ID

The top three products sold in drug stores are pain relievers, digestive aids, and allergy relief medication. All three are basically a result of inflammation in the body. One change that can be helpful is to make sure you are eating the right foods and reducing the amount of foods that can contribute to your health problems. For example, Omega 6 acids are natural inflammatory fatty acids and are contained in the top eight food allergy producing foods: dairy, wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts(walnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.), seafood, shellfish, and soy. Most nuts are higher in Omega 6 than Omega 3. If you have allergies, you want to limit these foods as much as possible and increase your Omega 3 fatty acids which reduce inflammation. Omega 3 acids are found in fruit, vegetables, cold water fish(salmon, tuna), and flaxseed or wheat germ oil.

Another problem is that we live in a fast paced society, and many of us eat too quickly which short circuits the digestive process and increases heartburn, inflammation and an upset stomach. Slow down, chew you food more and see what happens. You may even lose weight because you give your body time to register what you consume and therefore eat less.

Have a Healthy and Happy Holiday!

- Dr. Dawn