https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLUODBZAw3U&feature=youtu.be Please welcome Dr. Jenna Silakoski as she joins North Idaho Direct Primary Care this summer! We are excited to announce that Dr. Jenna Silakoski, DO will be joining North Idaho Direct Primary Care later...
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease (sprue) is a fairly common, often inherited condition that frequently goes undiagnosed. Patients with this disease have difficulty absorbing nutrients and vitamins due to inflammation of the lining of the small intestine (see picture). Foods that...
How to Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are calcifications that form in the urinary tract, affecting 10-15% of the population in the United States. They are painful and potentially dangerous, increasing the risk of kidney failure and urinary tract infection leading to sepsis (a life...
Medical Conditions that make Weight Loss Difficult
What common medical conditions are associated with obesity? This is an important question, because if a condition is not recognized and treated, your best efforts at losing weight may be futile. As briefly mentioned in yesterday's blog, six common conditions...