Anyone with arthritis, chronic pain, chronic disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or sjogrens, as well as those looking to slow the aging process and disease prevention will benefit from an anti-inflammatory eating plan. Eating healthy is the gift that keeps on […]

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A while back in med school I was totally broke and stuck at the grocery store deliberating over buying the small box of kitchen trash bags or the large box. There was a significant savings in money from buying the larger box. Unfortunately, I was so poor at the time that the three bucks made […]

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The challenges of depression can be extremely isolating and overwhelming, please keep in mind that some of the advice here is for PREVENTING depression, and some is for TREATING depression. Implement that which works for you, and don’t worry about anything else.
1. Have an emergency plan in place for when severe depression strikes, and […]

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So, I had basically banned juice in our house for years either because of its high-fructose corn syrup content or because it is always a better idea to just drink water and eat a piece of fruit. However, this has changed recently in regard to one particular fruit: the pomegranate. The pomegranate, when transformed […]

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I will not dispute the fact that many people (me included) simply do better with a nice cozy cup of coffee or tea to start their day. But what I do wonder, is if people really need that afternoon stimulant pick-me-up. They say in order to ensure a good night’s sleep that one should not […]

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If you simply think about where most coffee is grown, the argument in your mind against buying organic coffee should dissipate as quickly as a fresh shot of espresso in steamed milk.
Most coffee is grown in third world country environments.
Coffee is also notably one of the most pesticide ridden foods. Although organic coffee might be […]

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Have you ever wondered why when you have a craving it is for such yummies as chocolate, cheese, or chips? We as human beings have evolved to want to eat the sweetest and fattest things that we can because it gives us more “bang for our buck”. Or, more calories to store in our hips, […]

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I love the herb Atragalus membranceus because it is a wonderful immune system “shield” for the winter months.

Avoiding sick people at home, the work place, and social functions is nearly impossible during the winter months so protecting yourself with proper hand washing, and ensuring that your immune system is properly “winterized” is an easy […]

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A simple tip I recommend to many of my patients that struggle with remembering to take their various supplements, is to simply let their work pay them to take their vitamins!
A smart employer knows that a healthy and happy employee is ultimately more productive and contributory to the work environment.
Most employers will be happy to […]

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You have probably been buying and eating salmon for years, knowing that its omega-3 fat content is nice and high to help protect you against heart disease. However, have you heard about wild Alaskan black cod (also known as sable, butterfish or bluefish)? By my book, anything that is known as butterfish has to be […]

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It seems many people commonly confuse “the flu” with influenza. I think most people commonly refer to a stomach flu (also known as viral gastroenteritis) as the flu. Viral gastroenteritis caused by rotavirsus, or adenovirus is what makes us vomit and sit on the toilet with relentless diarrhea. These “stomach flu’s” although miserable are typically […]

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Some people just can’t stay away from the scale. Others are convinced there is a magnetic force that draws them to the wicked device. No matter how hard they try to avoid it, all the sudden they are standing on the evil machine staring down at the display waiting for the verdict. For some it […]

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Most people that suffer from recurrent bladder infections are already diligent about wiping front to back, drinking plenty of water, and peeing after sexual intercourse. Although you might need antibiotics when a full blown infection starts, prevention as with just about anything is key. Many herbs for bladder infections are known to be helpful, but […]

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So by now everyone knows that blueberries are good for you. In fact, not only are they good for you, they have been found to be the fruit highest in antioxidant activity in a recent research study done at Cornell University.
Why is antioxidant activity important to you?
Well, one of the main ways in which our […]

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So you may have just received the bad news from your doctor that your “cholesterol is high” and that “you need to start a diet to lower your cholesterol”
Ugh!!! What to do?

This diet most likely excludes many of your favorite foods….meat and fried foods to say the least!!
Before we get started, let’s […]

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As I look outside today, it is a typical winter day in Seattle: cold, damp, and overcast with a light drizzle. The last thing I feel like doing on a day like today is smiling. However, it may be just the thing that helps me feel better in the here and now, and helps my […]

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Allergies causing snoring and sleep apnea commonly interfere with a good night’s sleep. Allergens in the bedroom from pet dander, goose down pillows, dust mites, mold and mildew are the most likely culprits.
If you suffer from allergies you can reduce the total load of exposure by purchasing hypoallergenic pillows, bedding, and mattress covers. Pillows and […]

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Did you know that the worst place to store your medicine, both prescription and otherwise, is the medicine cabinet? This is because the bathroom is both warm and humid, wonderful when you are congested or have a cough, but terrible for the shelf life of your medicine.
This is especially true for tablets and capsules, […]

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How can you create a beautiful and fashionable accessory while at the same time lowering your stress level? With knitting, of course.
Research carried out by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine has found that knitting (and crocheting) have been shown to decrease heart rate and induce a relaxation response, much like the meditation response. […]

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Many of us may even have the same annoying resolutions we neglect to keep each year. It’s not that we don’t want to keep them, but I think we forget that resolutions are not just words, desires or a phase. A resolution is supposed to be a pledge, an oath, a promise - and it […]

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