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

A Joy A Day Keeps the Doctor Away — MINI POST

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The degree to which stress, attitude, belief and anxiety directly affect our aging and health may not (thus far) be settled science. Yet, we don’t need research to confirm it’s true. Still, where does that knowledge leave us?  Why and how does it matter to us? A local friend recently sent me a greeting card … Read more

A Magic Elixir for Everlasting Life? — 3 Warning Tips from California Researcher

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Is butter really better? What triggered Opioid popularity? Are annual mammograms best for every adult woman? Why are treatments for enlarged prostate more common in certain parts of the country? Each of these questions could constitute an entire post. Spoiler Alert: I don’t plan to address any of them. However, when we do seek answers, … Read more