This is a header image of calming rocks. Acupuncture and cupping to help with stress, back/neck pain, etc. Integrative, functional, holistic care in Seattle from Dr. Vanda Huang.

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Have you ever had a long day, felt totally fried and then made extremely bad food choices?

This insightful blog post related to coding explains why. It shows us how important it is to plan ahead with some healthy meals pre-made in the fridge if you know you’re going to have a long mentally intense day at work…because once you get home you will have absolutely no will power to resist junk food if you don’t already have something prepared.

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Reading ingredient labels

…is important as this comic delightfully points out, but the term “cage-free” unfortunately is not “legit” nor meaningful. You can find a label report card at greenerchoices which can tell you which terms are just adspeak and which ones are actually significant.

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If you’re wondering if your medication is depleting any nutrients…

the website mytavin.com will tell you. It lists out which nutrients and the symptoms of deficiency.

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Acupuncture

…on a lion.

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Ever get a bill from your doctor anywhere from 2-6 months after the date you actually saw him or her?

This post on “How do doctors get paid?” explains why. It really is that convoluted. The lack of transparency and directness from most insurance compani

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What can not only decrease your blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol levels

but also raise your anti-cancer proteins and natural killer cells for up to seven days?

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Top 3 most common activities for people living long, healthy lives:

1) Singing 2) Dancing 3)Camping

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Anatomist Gil Hedley shows us how important movement is for the body

…in this cadaver video.

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Another great example why third party testing for quality control…

is necessary when it comes to supplements due to false advertising with kid's vitamins, but I think we all knew deep down cartoon packaged gummy vitamins couldn't really be that good for you.

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Store receipts: another source of BPA toxicity

I never thought of cash register receipts as a source of toxicity the way I think of plastic bottles, canned foods, ziploc bags, plastic wrap, etc…but I guess we should…

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A perfect example of how you can eat plenty of calories

…and still be nutritionally starving.

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Another potential health benefit from flax seeds:

protecting you from radiation damage.

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The problems and controversy involving over-the-counter supplements & vitamins

Patients frequently ask me what I think about vitamins and nutritional supplements especially after this New York Times article was printed: Vitamin Pills: A False Hope?

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A testament to how much your diet can truly affect your health

Wheelchair ridden, this woman overcame her MS symptoms by feeding her cells the nutrient-dense foods it needed to heal her body.

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The toxicity of plastics has been making headlines

A few years ago, I used to work with teen moms. One was quite savvy and concerned about her baby’s plastic bottles. She knew that toxins leaching from plastic could contribute to fertility problems. “I do want grandchildren someday…” she said.

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Worst Green Idea Ever?

I don’t understand the blind devotion to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Everyone is switching over to them thinking it’ll save money, energy and the environment. But don’t they contain mercury? How did the “green” concept for these even develop?