Bad News for Over-the-Counter Pain Meds

  Tylenol is implicated in half the cases of liver failure in the USA. NSAIDs like Ibuprofen have been associated with liver, kidney, stomach, gut problems in addition to high blood pressure and heart attacks. Other than that, those drugs are safe. And now we find out they have n
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To Nap or Not to Nap

From time to time we see studies telling us naps are not good for you. Ignore them. Take the time to read the article below and then take a nap! Here’s How Long the Best Nap Lasts, a Neuroscientist Says (msn.com)
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Obesity: Food for Thought

Obesity is a disease. Period. We must be open to ANY form of therapy, given the vexing, recalcitrant nature of this disease. In my opinion, a psycho-spiritual approach must be part of the treatment. It is best that you study the excellent articles included below.   References   Geneti
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Volume 23 • Number 6 • June 2022

As I grow older, my love of animals grows exponentially. They give us so much, from companionship to a humble example of how to live simply, peacefully and selflessly. Below you will find several articles illustrating their impact on our heath. We owe them much. Let us be kind to them
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Beyond Skin Deep Diagnoses

Dry skin, eczema and practically all skin conditions are just the tip of the iceberg; they signal an internal imbalance that most often originates in the gut microbiome. This is why these skin conditions have been associated with autoimmune disorders. Remember that the microbiome is 7
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Volume 23 • Number 5 • May 2022

Studies linking “disparate” health problems appear in medical journals rather frequently. They also appear to confound patients and some doctors. Rather than pursue an integrative view of such results, the latter dismiss them as “controversial.” This is understandable, if we consider
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Volume 23 • Number 4 • April 2022

The patients I see in my office are very self-selected. They tend to eat a lot better diet than the general population. I hope you are taking care of yourself “so when thy summons come to join that innumerable caravan that moves to the mysterious realms where each shall take his/her c
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Volume 23 • Number 3 • March 2022

Are you thankful when your doctor tells you your cough, sore throat, ear and sinus pain don’t need an antibiotic? You should be. Their side effects go way beyond antibiotic-resistant bacteria—they mess with our microbiome/immune system. The consequences may be far reaching including c
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