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A have-it-your-way grilled Greek chicken salad
Salad recipes that have fussy lists of ingredients generally irritate me.
The extraordinary pituitary
The pituitary gland rarely gets any consideration in conventional medicine, unless it is diseased. Yet the pituitary gland is so extraordinary, that it is considered the "Master Gland" because all the other endocri…
Remarkable healing through positive thinking
Medicine and positive thinking were once thought to go together like brownies and onions. But recent findings have revealed that medicine and positive thinking may not be as incompatible after all. Indeed, they may…
Acid alkaline balance
Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems and is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, as opposed to a pH balanced environment which all…
Jamie Esler: A cool summer adventure
The perfect pairing
Much of the enjoyment and passion many of us feel for wine is driven by the powerful memories we have of some of our earliest wine experiences. We had dinner just last night with one of our most knowledgeable and s…
Five surprising foods that cause cavities
Candy and soda pop seem to always top the list of cavity causing food to avoid. Even these foods are fine in moderation and with proper brushing, flossing, and caring for your teeth. There are other foods, however,…
Kids in crisis
Today's children are in a crisis. There are more industries targeting children now, than anytime in our history. Through the media they are targeted by the toy and game industries, the fast food industry and even t…
Is the cool spring breeze causing you pain?
The sunshine is calling and you're eager to step outside and soak up those rays, but as you do so, that pesky bite to the cool air sends your back muscles into a tightened frenzy. While some believe they can tell a…
Grilled shrimp salad with a taste of the Caribbean
Caribbean flavors jazz up this simple supper salad. We glaze the shrimp with a zesty rum-spiked marmalade, then toss them on a hot grill with tomatoes and corn before combining everything with a few more veggies. W…
4 Easy Ways: Wake-up your lymph systema
Recently I flew to the East Coast to see my parents and go to a meeting. Two plane flights from Spokane to Denver and then on to Baltimore, Maryland. Well you know how you feel after you sit for that long a period …
Play smart in contaminated areas
Warming weather has everyone ready for summer splashing in the lakes and rivers a short drive from our homes. That family time is important and will leave you with great memories, but it's wise to remember that pre…
Turkey burgers really can be juicy and flavorful
Summertime is burger time. And it's so easy to throw a few beef patties on the grill. Not much is required in the way of embellishment, yet they have a big happiness return.
Fraxel: Provides a wide array of treatment options
Fraxel is a non-invasive laser therapy providing a wide array of treatment options to address many forms of aging, customized to each patient's needs and concerns, many requiring minimal recovery time. It's the per…
Anatomy of the lymphatics
1) The initial lymphatics are endothelial vessels converging to form collecting lymphatics. The linings of the initial lymphatics have a high endothelial layer but no pericytes or smooth muscle media. They form a 3…