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Auto-immune (AI) diseases are characterized by an inappropriate destruction of “self” tissue by the immune system. In Lupus, for example,...

Q: There seems to be a lot in the magazines about thyroid problems. How can I tell if I have...

1. Regular relaxation for body and mind. Take relaxation breaks. Learn to value and enjoy doing nothing. Find a technique...

From The Juneau Empire, August 15, 2007 Fluoridated water isn’t the answer to dental caries When I joined the mayoral...

Toothaches and gum diseases are usually only related in that they both occur in the mouth. They have, generally speaking,...

Tinnitus is not a disease, and is very rarely a symptom of a serious medical problem. But it can drive...

Acne is a very common disease of the tiny fat glands at the base of hair follicles. The purpose of...

written for NDNR (www.ndnr.com) and published Feb 2008 Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the U.S....

Homo sapiens evolved in Africa as a hairless ape. That creature spent LOTS of time outside, with a prodigious amount...

Homo sapiens evolved in Africa as a hairless ape. That creature spent LOTS of time outside, with a prodigious amount...

Though I wouldnâ€™t wish it on anyone, I feel quite fortunate to have once suffered a bad UTI (urinary tract...

Joel stood leaning against the bedroom doorway, thinly disguising his disappointment. Jane had a yeast infection. Again. Their relationship was...

Vertigo is a feeling of spinning even though you are on solid ground. Sometimes the sensation is strong enough to...

Q: I’ve been accused of being a couch potato. I suppose it’s true but I’m just not the natural Joe...

Curbing Carbohydrate Cravings There are many approaches to weight loss; it is a multi-million dollar industry in our land of...

Many of us have been incited to concern, even fear, about cholesterol levels. There has been an enormous media and...

There are 2 main types of anemia — iron deficiency, where the red blood cells are too small to “magnetize”...

Expect to pee in a cup. An in-office urinalysis is a quick and inexpensive way to get a lot...

Wheat seems to be the most “irritating” of the gluten-containing grains, and some folks are only wheat sensitive, without having...

five basic ideas (see also previous post featuring Dr. Burkitt): 1) more fiber (good quality bread, celery, apples, hot oatmeal,...

Q: If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and could only take one nutritional or herbal...

Q: Why Do I Crave Foods That Are “Bad” For Me? A: This is a big question. Part of the...

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