Country Health Blog

Country Health Wire   Allergies...ugh!   Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance. These substances can be airborne such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites or mold; food related such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish,...

Country Health Wire  Prostate Health The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut or golf ball, but its location guarantees problems if something goes wrong. Its located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It also wraps around the upper part of the...

Country Health Wire       DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Did you know DHEA is a banned substance in college athletes by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). So, what is DHEA?           It is a hormone! A steroid precursor found in plants...

Country Health Wire   Healthy Eyes  “When you’re seeing well and have no irritation, it’s easy to forget about going to the eye doctor,” says Pamela Lowe, OD, FAAO. But preventing eye disease is so important. Often, if you wait until you notice a problem, it can...

Country Health Wire The month of February means Valentine’s Day and during this time of year we want to bring awareness to heart health. A Healthy Heart is a healthy YOU! So how do we ensure excellent cardiovascular health?!   EXERCISE! Whether it is taking daily...

Country Health Wire   Who doesn’t love chocolate?   What a perfect way to enter the holiday season but with some good news about chocolate. Many people agree that chocolate is good for the soul, but researchers are now finding that it may be good for the...

Country Health Wire In Loving Memory We have lost a great Doctor, we have lost a great Friend, we have a great business that this great Doctor has built and it is only getting better. Harold John Klassen, 74, of Aberdeen, Idaho, went home to be with His Lord and...