What makes us sick? We do, and during the holidays we do even more of all the “right” things to make us sick. If we want to be well, we need to moderate the formula for a perfect illness. On the top of the list is stress. Stress is interpreted by the body as a […]
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Pain is a constant in too many lives. When severe, it controls lives and destroys productivity. Lesser pain can be just as problematic as it can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle that adds to the pain, and slows the healing response. However, there are several things people can do that could help heal the tissues
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Two studies reveal acupuncture to be as effective as drugs, and without side effects for the treatment of over-active bladder (OAB). Two research teams: the first a combination of Whipps Cross University Hospital and University College of London Hospital, and the Second, Department of Urology in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guiyang College of Traditional
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A gland of remarkable adaptability, the thyroid gland absorbs a great deal of “punishment” with our lifestyles today. It is estimated that the prevalence of thyroid disorders is 1 in 13, or 20 million Americans! That’s staggering! As more and more Americans are suffering from thyroid disorders, one has to question “why?” The answer is
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Today I was driving over the Spokane River and noticed how low the water level was. Then I noticed all the debris! Tree branches, trash, logs, leaves – all kinds of garbage. My husband made a comment that now would be the best time to clean it up. I contemplated that. Not that easy. To
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We are quickly marching into the season where sugar abounds, and the temptations feel almost unbearable. For those wanting to manage blood sugar issues, those wanting to lose weight, or those who want to get off sugar for the health benefits, this time of year is trying, to say the least. But there are some
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Drugs: Osteoporosis can be a doctor-induced disease. Several drugs are now known to be implicated in osteoporosis: Corticosteroids are famous for this (cortisone, predisone and all related steroids), thyroid hormone supplements such as thyroxine, isoniazid for tuberculosis, antibiotics especially tetracycline and its derivatives, tranquilizers and psychotropic drugs such as anti-depressants. This list will most likely
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Whether you are performing in a sports competition, on the road in a car, at your desk at work or at home with your family, what you consume makes a difference. Food and drink will either help your performance or hinder it. HYPOGLYCEMIA SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: Symptoms associated with hypoglycemia include, fatigue, foggy thinking, shakiness,
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To live in this day and time of nutrition is crazy making! What ever happened to the days of simplicity? You ate what you grew or raised, exchanged some food with neighbors, cooked it at home, and that was about it. Of course you also dealt with times of famine that most of us have
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As a doctor and nutritionist, I am always striving to find ways to increase the nutritional density of our foods. Because we are so reliant on commercially produced foods, and the industrialization of our food supply, we are suffering from maladies that never existed even a hundred years ago. Our foods are nutritionally depleted. Our
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