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• Rules for summer still apply: Slip, slop, slap

  May 22, 2012 in Features on Page C1 How great does it feel to get a little sun on your skin? A good sunny day makes me want to put on some shorts and go out in the … 1

• Education, healthy liver can help keep hepatitis at bay

  May 8, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, can be caused by autoimmune disease, alcohol consumption, high doses of some drugs and medications (including acetaminophen and ibuprofen), and infections from viruses, bacteria …

• Infertility can weigh heavily on men, women

  April 24, 2012 in Features on Page C1 Delaying having children is common these days and we usually assume most of our child-free friends just haven’t gotten around to it yet. This may be true for some, or …

• Getting routine exams can give women a jump-start on treatment

  October 26, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Often when women come in for their annual physical, we review a “laundry list” of concerns saved up for that visit.

• Painful reminders about vaccines

  August 3, 2010 in Features on Page C1 I think people sometimes forget that many of the diseases for which we now have vaccines – like measles, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio – can be deadly. A woman … 5

• Smoking, being overweight can increase risk for DVT

  June 22, 2010 in Features on Page C1 This past month a woman was seen in our clinic with a large blood clot in her leg. Such blood clots – also called DVT (deep venous thrombosis) are not …

• Time to ‘man up,’ gentlemen; visit the doctor

  June 8, 2010 in Features on Page C1 A friend of mine in his mid-forties recently asked me whether he should worry about a new mole on his arm. It was not large, but the first thing I … 3

• Be wary of stroke symptoms

  May 25, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Imagine talking to a friend and suddenly having trouble making the words come out right. Your speech becomes a mixture of sounds, but not the words you mean to say. … 1

• Spring is a good time for a skin self-exam

  May 11, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Before you know it, the weather will turn warm, Spokane’s pools and splash pads will open and swimsuit season will be upon us. Of course, the first thing most of …

• Early diagnosis of autism can lead to early treatment

  April 27, 2010 in Features on Page C1 As we wrap up National Autism Awareness month, I am reminded of what a friend of mine said to me about her daughter: “I wish I had acted on my … 2

• Child abuse signs are identifiable

  April 13, 2010 in Features on Page C1 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. One focus this month is the emphasis on awareness of child abuse and neglect and their impact on children. Parents and other caregivers … 1

• Getting fit for Bloomsday starts now

  March 30, 2010 in Features on Page C1 I was amazed the first time I participated in Spokane’s Lilac Bloomsday Run. So many people of all shapes and sizes were out there walking and running together. The costumes, …

• Every February, the eyes have it

  February 16, 2010 in Features on Page C1 I recently found out that February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and it occurred to me that most of the time I take my sight for granted. I remember my …

• Go ‘heart-healthy’ on Valentine’s Day

  February 2, 2010 in Features on Page C1 If you have been to the grocery or drug store lately, you have seen the aisles packed with heart-shaped and heart-decorated merchandise for Valentine’s Day. There are a lot of … 2

• Dedication key for world’s best skaters

  January 12, 2010 in Features on Page C1 As I am writing this, we are counting down the days to the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Spokane. Physicians, physical and massage therapists, physicians assistants, chiropractors, nurses and …

• Push back against life’s negatives by trying to apply a positive spin

  January 5, 2010 in Features on Page C1 Everyone has events or circumstances in their lives that make them frustrated, irritable or depressed. When I was younger and I would talk about something bothering me, a relative of …

• Gift of health keeps giving

  December 8, 2009 in Features on Page C1 If I could give you one thing for the upcoming holidays, it would be perfect health. Unfortunately, it is not something that I can give to you or that you …

• For many, blues sap holiday joy

  November 24, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Have you or someone you know had a holiday season that felt overwhelming? What about a winter where you wanted to stay indoors, even on nicer days? Winter blues and …

• Plan now for Great American Smokeout

  November 10, 2009 in Features on Page C1 If you are a smoker, when was the last time you said, “I need to quit”? The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout is Nov. 19, and the best … 1

• Trick to Halloween is brushing

  October 27, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Halloween is Saturday and that means candy, candy, candy. I have fond memories of chocolate, caramel apples, popcorn balls and candy corn. As an adult I indulge in a few … 2

• With fatigue, watch for red flags

  October 13, 2009 in Features on Page C1 A friend was recently diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Her only symptom was fatigue for more than six months when she decided to see her doctor. Another friend was … 2

• House Call: Find balance with Vitamin D

  September 15, 2009 in Features on Page C1 When my husband and I moved to Washington, we looked forward to wilderness, skiing, hiking and a great outdoor lifestyle. We did not realize that this new lifestyle – including … 2

• Controlling asthma requires you to recognize the symptoms

  August 18, 2009 in Features on Page C1 ‘Just … give me … a sec … and I’ll catch … my breath,” said my friend. “I think you’re having an asthma attack,” I replied.

• House Call: When in doubt, pick water

  August 4, 2009 in Features on Page C1 So your doctor (and this doctor) keeps telling you to drink more fluids. I already mentioned in two previous columns that you should drink plenty of liquids, especially while exercising …

• Sleeping tips, from A to Zzzs

  July 21, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Remember the first time you tried to stay up all night? So why is it that as adults we are more likely to be sleep deprived and searching for ways …

• Time to step up to starting line

  July 7, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Two years ago my best friend called at the end of May and asked, “Do you want to be the cyclist for our team in the Coeur d’Alene Triathlon?” “How …

• Playing Hoopfest? Play it safe

  June 23, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Basketball is a terrific form of exercise and Hoopfest is a fantastic display of Spokane’s community spirit. I especially like to watch the youngest kids play as their families and …

• 10 simple steps to a safer summer

  June 9, 2009 in Features The snow has melted off our driveway, the garden is in and I cannot get enough of our Eastern Washington sunshine. Time to be outdoors with family and friends! On …

• Protection from sun always tops the list

  June 9, 2009 in Features on Page C1 The snow has melted off our driveway, the garden is in and I cannot get enough of our Eastern Washington sunshine. Time to be outdoors with family and friends! On … 1