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Bringing Acupuncture Mainstream - One Talk at a Time

When Terminal is not the only option

“Your condition is terminal.” Those are earth shattering words coming out of the mouth of a doctor to a patient and his or her family. The power of words. My father’s last two months in 1996 were spent fighting pancreatic … Continue reading

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What is down-regulation? No, it doesn’t have anything to do with football, four downs and you give up the ball!   Down-regulation is a phenomena associated with cell receptors. Cell receptors are like identical key switches that are activated by … Continue reading

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5 things I looked for in a mate During a recent talk with my wife, now being married to me for 13 years, I happen to mention I had a list of traits I sought in others when I was … Continue reading

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Why Stress Affects Fertility I recently attended a seminar on hormone health as it pertains to the female sex organs. The menstrual cycle was reviewed and several abnormal conditions were discussed including PMS, heavy bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome … Continue reading

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HOMEMADE PROTEIN BARS After a workout is the best time to get some quick protein, here’s a homemade way of satisfying that need without bogging yourself down with a meal or something too sweet. I like to make my own … Continue reading

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Balancing Health by Balancing Hormones

A quick note As part of my continuing education for my acupuncture license and credits towards my certificate in Applied Clinical Nutrition, this weekend I’ve been attending a seminar called “Balanced Hormones, Balanced Health” given by Dr. Ronda Nelson, PhD. … Continue reading

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Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer Study – Analysis

There’s a new study that came out yesterday that links the use of fish oils and prostate cancer.  Here is my short analysis. My statistics teacher in college on our last day of class, “If you don’t remember anything else, … Continue reading

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Courage in Getting Help

Where health and leadership cross paths came to mind again as I was listening to Family Life Today, a radio broadcast hosted by Dennis Rainey. In it he spoke about his experience amongst a group of combat veterans who were … Continue reading

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  One of the simple joys in life is getting back in touch with nature after a day in an office, like going into the garden, putting your feet on some fertile soil, smelling the strong natural scents and picking … Continue reading

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Busted Doc Relationship – My Dental Story

About 10 years ago, I went to my dentist with a cracked filling on a lower premolar, a baby tooth that never got kicked out because the adult tooth never formed underneath. The tooth was suitably worn and a crown … Continue reading

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