Monthly Archives: May 2008

Spring Time! A Time for Gallbladder Flushes?

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Spring is a time of renewal and detoxification. Spring cleaning is as helpful for your body as it is for your closet! There are many different ideas out there on fasting, detoxification diets, regimens and flushes. Every week I am asked about the validity of gallbladder flushes. Though the specifics vary, most gallbladder flushes encourage [...]

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World Hepatitis Awareness Day

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Chronic viral hepatitis is an epidemic, both in Santa Cruz County and around the world. Even though viral hepatitis is more prevalent than AIDS, most people know very little about this disease. World Hepatitis Awareness Day (WHAD) is an opportunity to raise public awareness and acknowledge people living with chronic hepatitis. Locally, the nonprofit Help & Education [...]

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Addressing the Physical/Emotional/Spiritual Aspects of Depression

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Depression is a healthy response to traumatic or overwhelming events. After a short period of “feeling down in the dumps” people typically recover and get on with their lives. For some however, feelings of loneliness, sadness, anxiety, irritability and hopelessness are unrelenting and can greatly impact their quality of life.
Medical breakthroughs resulting in new medications have helped [...]

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