The only thing worse than giving “The Big Diagnosis”, is getting “The Big Diagnosis”.
Let’s just stop for a moment and think about what it might feel like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. How would you feel if you were told that “You have cancer and only six months left to live”?
How would that […]

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By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.
Dieting is all about checks and balances
Have you ever looked at your checking account and been surprised to see the balance was lower than you expected it to be. I think we’ve all been there before. At first you think “there’s no way I spent that much money”. Then as you […]

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Editorial Note: Please welcome to the kitchen table a very dear friend of mine, guest author Dr. KC Kelly, licensed psychotherapist…
Hi! I am KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC and I was invited to introduce myself here at one of my favorite alternative medicine and health care informational websites, Kitchen Table Medicine. I’d like to […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can the kitchen table cure insomnia?
It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia.
Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy.
Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are enhanced by exercise and […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
I came across this story about hot dogs at the Chicago Tribune and thought, “Oh dear! What is this world coming to? Hot dogs still? REALLY?”
“A whole recipe contest for the ‘wonderous wienie’?”
“Oh my!”
A while back I stopped by the grocery store and was asked to buy a hot dog […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
With the hot summer months upon us (well not so much in Seattle today), I thought I would share my favorite herbal iced tea recipe to help you “Unleash your inner fabulosity”.
Mixing fat burning green tea with pomegranate juice is a most delicious delivery system for the heart healthy antioxidants, proanthocyanins, bioflavonoids, […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
If you think a $40 dollar bottle of juice is going to cure all that ails you, then I have a mountain to sell you right here in Washington State!
The mountain typically retails for forty billion dollars.
However, if you simply join my pyramid scam, become a distributor, and enroll all your friends […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can You Always Think Positive?
I am certainly trying.
I was raised on a thick Scandinavian-German dose of Murphy’s Law, and am described to have a “Death Valley DRY sense of humor sprinkled heavily with cynicism”.
Maybe I get my old man sense of humor from my Grandpa, or maybe it is just because I […]

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By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.
The million dollar question: “How many calories should I eat?”
Someone’s caloric allowance varies depending upon a person’s activity, weight and metabolism. One of the best places to start is by looking at the most popular brand name diets. Why do many brand named diets work? Brand name diets work because most […]

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Q. What vitamins are best for my multiple sclerosis?
A. Currently the research is showing great promise for vitamin D and multiple sclerosis (MS).
With the rising use of sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, vitamin D deficiency is at an all time high.
We have consequently seen an interesting rise in autoimmune conditions that may thus result […]

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Going paperless in the office is easy with social bookmarking! Let me quickly teach you how…
First of all, I am delighted to know that some of you find my naturopathic protocols and tips so helpful that you often print them out and “collect” them. As a savvy internet warrior I have learned a few […]

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What is the best kitchen cure for a headache? Well, water of course!
Since an estimated 80% of headaches are caused by dehydration, it is safe to say that water is the best kitchen remedy for most headaches.
Water is the leading kitchen cure superstar for that which ails you! So before running off to your […]

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The sun is finally shining here in Seattle after a long harsh “Junuary”.
We have endured the storm, and the residual white stuff flying around is actually not snow. Contrary to popular belief we all do not live in a summer snow globe!
That white stuff flying around right now is cottonwood. Although an evil […]

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Q. What can I use topically for my seborrheic dermatitis?
A. The itchy scalp condition of seborrheic dermatitis, commonly referred to as “dandruff” can be extremely frustrating. The course is typically insidious and tends to worsen over time in adults.
I am not a fan of many topical treatments for skin conditions as a […]

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Since everyone is always asking me questions, I thought I would pose a question to you all for a change.
The correct answer is of course…NO.
Excipients are unnecessary chemicals that are added to your vitamin and mineral tablets or capsules.
Now some excipients when making tablets are unavoidable, which is why I prefer products in capsules, but […]

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Q. What can I do to prevent traveler’s diarrhea?
A. If you are traveling, the yeast Sacchromyces boulardii is the supplement that you should always carry along with you. Trust me, anyone that is sick with bacterial food poisoning or a bad viral case of gastroenteritis will think you are the absolute greatest if you […]

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An unnecessary cause of stress these days is unfulfilled consumerism.
When we are stressed out we often immediately opt to buy something that will make us happy. We want the quick fix.
Most of the time the joy of buying something is transient. The drug-like serotonin and dopamine rush we receive from our latest purchase quickly […]

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One day I was hanging out with a girlfriend drinking coffee before we headed to our favorite Thai Food restaurant.
I ordered a glass of red wine (you know because the polyphenols are going to prevent me from having a heart attack someday), and my favorite curry seafood basket (because curry is a fabulous superfood).
Halfway through […]

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Q. What is the best non-dairy milk?
A. For those of you that have trouble with dairy whether you are lactose intolerant, allergic, don’t like the excess phlegm it creates in your body, or simply are trying to make better choices for the environment…this blog is for you!
With so many choices out there for soy […]

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Q. What natural treatments can I use for Raynauds?
A. The latest complementary and alternative medicine research shows great promise for those with Raynaud’s disease and phenomena. Raynaud’s phenomena is typically associated with autoimmune diseases and will benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet as well as an allergy elimination diet.
In addition to diet, herbs, and nutritional […]

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