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April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
by Lucy Brown Pugliese, MBA, RDN, CDN Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to…
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Rise to the Season
I find myself in a rut. Is it the season? As the rains of April ready my vegetable garden and, ultimately, push those first buds of…
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Are You an Emotional Eater?
by Deborah Graham If you wish to change your eating habits, it is time for you take personal responsibility for your choices. It is time for…
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Part 1: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Your Blood Work, and Maybe Didn’t Even Test
by Dr. David Pollack “My doctor said my blood work is fine,” or “I think they checked my thyroid and said it was okay,” said many…
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March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
by Kristine Blanche, RPA-C, M.D., Ph.D. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of mortality. The cumulative lifetime risk of developing colorectal…
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Shed the winter fog
“Good nutrition and regular exercise definitely help you cope with life’s dramas.” ~Terri Irwin As I write this, I am getting ready for a last-minute trip…
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Inflammation—What Is It, and Should I Be Concerned?
by Dawn Siglain, ND, LAc What is inflammation? Inflammation is the natural way that your body reacts to an injury or an infection. It is part…
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Do You Have a Slow Metabolism?
by Elyse Tursi, DC “Well how many calories should I be eating a day?” “I eat the same as my friend who lost 12 pounds, and…
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An RD or RDN Can Help You with Your Weight-Loss Goals
by Lucy Brown Pugliese, MBA, RDN, CDN It’s the time of year when Americans set their New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss frequently tops the list of…
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Planetary Poetry Book Released by Long Island Poet River Ripa
“When you open your heart to connectivity with the Earth, whether that means a walk on a nature trail, a stroll beneath the moonlight, or a…
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What Happens When Fluoride Is Removed from Our Tap Water?
by Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD If you live in the United States, it is very likely that your tap water is enriched with fluoride, a substance…