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Super Jam

I really like the idea of functional foods. What do I mean by functional foods? I am referring to foods that improve the function of our bodies. Most real foods serve us by supplying energy and raw materials the body uses to repair itself. Functional foods go beyond energy and raw materials by promoting specific […]

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Painkillers 2

In my last newsletter, I wrote about pain for no reason. I discussed many different causes for such pain, but I did not say what to do about pain. This is not as simple an answer as most of us would like. Most people think of popping a pill when they feel pain, and there […]

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What is Autoimmunity?

Hi , We are hearing the word autoimmunity a lot these days.  More and more patients are coming in saying they have autoimmunity.  What does this mean exactly?  Is it some sort of government rating that makes your car immune from smog regulations, or some sort of protection program for illegal immigrants?  No, auto immunity […]

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Issue 4

My thanks to all of you that expressed concern for my recent low back adventure. I am on the mend and now am ready to begin rehabilitating my back with balance exercises, stretching, and weight training. I am trying to convince our resident therapeutic massage therapist, Susan McDonald, to begin a stretch and balance class […]