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A Retired OB/GYN’s Commentary On The Leaked News Of Our Supreme Court Overturning Roe Vs. Wade (& How I Did Abortions Because I Believed I’d Be A Hypocrite If I Didn’t).

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My interview for the prestigious Northwestern University OB/GYN residency was my first choice. I was informed very clearly that Northwestern's OB/GYN program supports a woman's decision to keep a pregnancy. Northwestern was not the right fit for me if I didn't support reproductive rights for women. Harvard's Brigham & Women's Hospital was my second choice. I was also told the same thing. Both … [Read more...]

8 Essentials for a Healthy Heart

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(Family Features.) The number one killer is cardiovascular disease. The number one cause of death worldwide and in the United States is cardiovascular disease. Research over the past 20 years has shown that more than 80% of cardiovascular events can be avoided by living a healthy lifestyle and managing risk factors. The American Heart Association created Life's Essential 8 to help Americans assess … [Read more...]

PT vs. Chiropractor: What’s the Difference?

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Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health, Lowers Blood Sugar

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Recent research has shown that green tea extract can be used for up to four weeks to lower blood sugar and improve gut health in patients with high risk factors for heart disease. This is the first study to assess whether green tea's anti-inflammatory properties in the gut may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome. It affects approximately one-third Americans. Professor of Human Nutrition at … [Read more...]

Proton Pump Inhibitors, Dysbiosis, and Liver Disease

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[1] Proton Pump Inhibitors are one of the most prescribed medications in America. Nearly 10% of Americans use PPIs on a daily basis. [3] While PPIs may be effective for certain conditions, such as excess stomach acid (stomach acid), there are serious risks associated with long-term PPI usage. A 2021 publication in BMJ Open Gastroenterology states that [4] long term PPI usage is defined as … [Read more...]

How to Become a Guided Imagery Therapist

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  Recent scientific research has demonstrated that guided imagery healing can have profound impacts on stress management and pain tolerance. What is guided imagery? Guided imagery therapy is a relaxation technique that medical and mental health professionals use to help patients see scenes or events that can cause them to feel calm and positive. Its origins are in the idea of the … [Read more...]

Benefits of Delta 8 THC

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You’ve heard of THC, also known as Delta 9 THC, and you’ve heard of CBD, but there is a new cannabinoid gaining popularity throughout the U.S. Directly derived by scientists and researchers from THC or CBD flower in a lab, Delta 8 THC has all the healing properties of cannabis without the intense high. What is Delta 8 THC? Delta 8 THC is the latest cannabis compound sweeping through the nation. It … [Read more...]

Kinesiologist Career Guide

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