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What is Integrative Medicine?
Created on 1/26/2010
After many years training and working as an emergency physician I was fortunate to be accepted into a 2-year Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, which I completed in 1999. I have practiced Integrative Medicine ever since.
Integrative Medicine - sounds nice, but what exactly are we talking about?
Integrative Medicine is defined as healing oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind and spirit, family, community and environment), including all aspects of diet and lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, and makes use of all appropriate therapies, conventional and alternative.
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Salt II
Created on 1/22/2010
S says it can be hard to watch your salt intake when even the so-called healthy items seem to contain a lot of salt / sodium.
And she's right.
Last month I discussed an article that examined the potential health and financial benefits of lowering daily salt intake. This month the latest data are specific to the US, and the findings are similar - cutting back on salt will help us all to be healthier.
Read your food labels, don't add salt to your meals, and support efforts to place limits on salt in processed foods.
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Haiti - Another Way to Help
Created on 1/15/2010
The people of Haiti have experienced unspeakable tragedy in recent years, much of it due to the forces of nature.
News and images of the damage caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti leave us feeling sad, wanting to reach out and help, but unsure of what to do.
Harris Teeter has a way you can help - each time you check out from your neighborhood Harris Teeter you can purchase a $1 or $5 Haiti Earthquake Relief Card at the register, with the funds going directly to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. What can $1 do? A lot, if we all choose to give.
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Yourwellness for Families – It’s FREE, It’s fun, It’s for YOU!
Created on 1/8/2010
yourwellness for families - it's new for 2010, it's improved, and it's still FREE!
We hope the yourwellness for families program guide proves to be a valuable resource for you and your loved ones, and helps you all to be (and stay) well.
Stop by your local Harris Teeter and pick up the FREE print brochure, or download a copy from our web site.
And be well.
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