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By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for the winter but have you considered what to do with your herbs? Why…
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After waging war on all the germs and bacteria we know are lurking around us, people are finally beginning to understand that some bacteria is…
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Everyone has their own morning routine, their own private formula for embracing the new sunrise. For some it may be yoga stretches, turning the dog…
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There's nothing quite like having the right first aid kit handy when an emergency strikes. But what if you're fresh out of Neosporin or don't…
Dementia is a devastating illness, which takes a profound psychological toll on both the patient and his or her family. My training as a neurologist…
Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more reading, browsing through seed catalogs, holiday celebrations with family...and the flu. Flu season…
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to make a trip to the…