Preventive Medicine
Recently I was asked what “Preventive Medicine” really is. I realized there is confusion on the topic. So often we confuse “early intervention” with “prevention”.
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Educational Materials
We pride ourselves in our commitment to educating the public. We believe that education equals power. When you understand what your body is communicating to you, what is needed for health, what you can do to help yourself, you have power. The ability to heal is largely in your control – knowing what to do is the key.
We don’t claim to be an exhaustive resource for any of the topics we discuss. We hope to just whet your appetite for learning more, and to teach you that you do have power over your health decisions. You can only make appropriate decisions regarding your health if you have knowledge. We provide the tidbits to get you going on that journey.
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
As the days become unseasonably hotter, the risks of heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke (or sun stroke) become
PMS: A Raging Problem!
Years ago, a 19 year old woman and her family came to see me for “severe PMS”. I hear the word “severe” a lot, but
Planting the Seeds of Health
After a long winter and frustrating spring, we are exuberantly working to get our fields and gardens planted. Some will spend time planning just the
Perfect Formula for Illness
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
Pain is a Constant in Too Many Lives
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
Over-Active Bladder Solutions
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
Our Poor Abused Thyroid
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
Our Bodies: A River of Toxins
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,
Managing the (Too Much) Sweetness of the Holidays
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
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