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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The New Cats
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When our old cat Sadie Pearl died last year at almost 18 years of age, our 10-year-old, Rowan, was lonely and bored. My husband wanted to g...
Sunday, February 12, 2017
How I’ve Saved the Health Care System Thousands of Dollars
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Orthotics for problem feet, starting in my 40s, allowed me to do strenuous workouts and possibly to avoid later ankle, hip, and lower back ...
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
“Sorry, WebMD, Weight-Bearing Exercise Didn’t Help My Bone Density, Jumping Did.”
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Bad news from last year’s DXA scan. My readings, which had floated around in osteopenia territory for years, had dropped. My right femur wa...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Food Synergy Pesto with Almonds and Anti-Cancer Greens
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Garlic, along with leeks, onions, and other members of the alium family are among the top anti-cancer foods. Most people find it inconve...
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
More Food Synergy – and Evidence That It’s Doing Something
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Once I had created the Mango Lassi with Anti-Cancer Spices , I wanted to make another drink that would feature anti-cancer vegetables an...
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Food Synergy: New Cancer Research and a Recipe
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Recent research is suggests an increasingly important role for nutrition in preventing and treating a range of conditions, including cancer...
Sunday, December 6, 2015
The Negative Placebo - Why Fitness Buffs Avoid Doctors
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My personal trainer never visits a doctor. Neither do many of the weightlifters at the gym where I go. Part of it probably has to do with u...
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