2 Diagnostic Tests for Men & Women (with less Guessing)

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Year’s beginning can signal a time to evaluate health issues – or even make resolutions if you think that’s helpful. Those steps may lead to an office visit or diagnostic tests. I am a fan of Dx testing – to a point. One grievance is that these tests are generally open to interpretation and don’t … Read more

One Dozen Things Learned During 2018

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This is always one of my pet posts to prepare. There is no rhyme or reason for entries, and hopefully it is not a complete list of what I learned during the past year. Still, it is fun to contemplate and I hope it helps add to your knowledge base as well. 1.  Finding an … Read more

Need Sleep or Stress Aid? Herbal Options Worth Considering.

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I heard my friend, Bob, repeatedly say that he could “fall asleep on a picket fence.” After years of watching him, I was inclined to believe him. I won’t claim the picket fence myself, but sleep is fairly easy for me. Not everyone is so lucky. You may be one of the unlucky sort. Sleeping … Read more

Vitamin D – Quick Update for Winter

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After writing my article entitled Vitamin D Craze – Fallacy or Function, I got many (private) notes, pros and cons about the subject – mostly pros. Were they suggesting I wasn’t ‘pro’ enough? Not certain. Nevertheless, as Vitamin D (not a real vitamin) is still such a hot topic, here I am updating my post … Read more

You’ve Got Mail! (Or….How to Brighten Someone’s Day.)

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GUEST WRITER Introduction: After recently receiving Birthday E-cards from my insurance agent, past realtor, and dentist, the idea that Dr. Heather C. Boyd suggested struck me more personally. I asked her to elaborate.  Hope you enjoy our most recent Guest Writer. drb   ………….. — Every year, and even at the current age of 95 … Read more

Beyond Burger Battles. But Wait…..You Eat Burgers?

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On a recent road trip around Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, I had an absolutely terrific meal. It started me thinking about choices we make in restaurants and at home. Various cities which hold ‘taste of’ events want to steer people to their products. Chili Cook-offs or even best-of-pie at the fairgrounds have long … Read more