The typical response that a dental patient will give me when I present dental implants as an option for treatment is “aren’t dental implants too expensive?” A report published as the lead article in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants shows that dental implants offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments for tooth […]
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Not all stress is bad. A 20 minute work out for a fit and trim 65-year old is good stress. The same workout for an out-of-shape 35-year old would likely be bad stress. Whether your body considers stress good or bad is largely a function of how well it can accommodate it. Ultimately, this ability […]
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It’s that time of year! Summer barbeques, days at the beach – just time to be sociable with friends. During the summer, we often eat less volume, just because the heat causes us to be less hungry. Unfortunately, we normally make up for it with high calorie social events that include nuts, hot dogs, milkshakes, […]
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Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends. “You look at it side-to-side with ‘meth mouth’ or ‘coke mouth,’ it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less the same,” said Dr. Mohamed Bassiouny, a professor of restorative dentistry at the Temple […]
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My husband’s desk contains a balance of all the Elements. The gold trim “Metal” around the desk. The orange vase represents wealth in a wealth corner; it also serves a purpose to soften the sharp corner. The orange vase also represents “Fire“. His favorable color based on his kua number is Green (Wood). So, his […]
Continue reading …Sciatica can be a distracting pain that starts in the lower back and extends down into one or both legs. Chiropractic care has proven to be quite helpful. Sciatic pain often worsens with extended bed rest. Pain medications and muscle relaxants are unable to correct the nerve compression. Physical therapy is only exercising the unstable […]
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It’s summer, and we love to eat al fresco during the summer. It’s also a great time for outdoor brunches with your friends. One of my and Mike’s favorite Saturday morning times together is at Champagne French Bakery in Encinitas. We LOVE their fruit crepes and Quiche Lorraine. And although the quiche is actually high in protein […]
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I LOVE summer! It is my favorite time of year. I grew up in Indiana, so by the time summer rolled around, the long days, the warm weather, and the fact that we had all just been cooped up inside for months made this the absolute best time of the year. But with summer, there […]
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Delusions – When one thinks of the term “delusional”, the first thing that comes to mind is “crazy”, but, when you think about it, everyone is somewhat delusional. In typical everyday situations, everyone bases their interpretation of an outcome on their previous experiences. After all, that is all one knows. We call this experience. What has […]
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Change is a conscious choice that often times is conquered by unconscious baggage. Take smokers for example. Most people who smoke cigarettes know that they will eventually kill them and want to “quit”, but can’t. Why? Because there are underlying conflicts that keep the person “hooked” and any change is experienced as terrifying. Yep, that’s […]
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Here we go – May means one thing (actually a few things), but one in particular – wedding season is upon us! If you are nearing your big day, here’s three tips for looking your best for all those photos! (Here’s one of me with my GORGEOUS sister in law, Miriam, on her wedding day.) […]
Continue reading …There are many types and causes of headaches. Regardless of the cause, if you have a headache, you want it to end. Fast! This has produced a large market for medications that cover up the symptoms of headaches without addressing the root cause. These powerful drugs numb the nervous system so the pain doesn’t register. […]
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