I frequently get asked, “is organic worth the extra money?” by clients who are concerned about the potential effects of pesky pesticides on health. As
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With a red, rough outer skin, a white, almost shiny surface beneath, and a sweet, slightly tart flavor, lychee is a certainly a unique fruit.
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Try Online Yoga Classes for Senior Adults
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By Jeff Phillips, M.D. Dr. Jeff Phillips attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also completed his medical school training. He then completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery) at Louisiana… read more
Cauliflower: Your Smoothie’s Secret Ingredient
Cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower mac and cheese — there is cauliflower everything now! Cauliflower has risen to Kardashian-level fame over the last few years, and for good reason. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), cruciferous… read more
Money Can’t Buy Happiness … Or Can It?
We have all heard the old adage that “money can’t buy happiness,” but oftentimes it feels like a little bit more money would really make things easier. The fact is that both of these concepts are wrong … and right.… read more
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Sleeping with Teddy: Is it OK to sleep with a stuffed animal into adulthood?
As children, most of us had that one special item we loved to snuggle. A soft blanket, a stuffed animal or a comfortable pillow might have made us feel safe, calm or comforted. But as we got older, these once… read more
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A Second Chance at Life
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At their peak season, beautiful flowers like tulips, magnolias, peonies, and more are often so striking and vivid that they look good enough to eat. Of course, this is never a great idea, as consuming any random flower can almost… read more
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Making Exercise Less of a Pain: Preventative Physical Therapy
When you think of a visit to the physical therapist, it typically goes hand in hand with being in pain. Contrary to popular belief, physical therapy is not just for recovering from an injury — it can actually be used… read more
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