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A native Southern Californian, Kim is a third generation registered nurse and complementary care practitioner, and owns a consulting and art business. She enjoys hiking and ocean sports, mosaics, clay, painting and cooking.

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Perspectives on influenza prevention and treatment

Swine (H1N1) flu has been the big news maker since last April when the first appearance of this new strain of flu emerged. Since then, it has been...
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Vitamin D and children

The results of a survey of 6,000 children ages 1 to 27 (conducted between 2001 and 2004) are out and has some researchers shocked: the majority of...
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Simple breathing exercises yield big results

It costs nothing to breathe; the air is free and the benefits have far-reaching effects. Some simple techniques can form the foundation of your...
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Obama’s health care reform: Presidential press conference July 22, 2009

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Check your politics at the door for this moment in time. Last night President Barack Obama delivered a news conference outlining the...
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Profiles in wellness July: Susan Webster

To see her today, you wouldn’t know that Susan Webster once measured her exercise progress in steps. Indeed this effusive, lively woman...
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Pain relief options part 3

In this third of a four part series on options in pain relief, we will explore body work therapies. At this point, it’s important to notice the...
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Changing acetaminophen guidelines

The most common cause of liver failure currently is over-use of acetaminophen (Tylenol). Today the FDA is considering restricting the distribution of...
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Shining light on SPF and sunscreens

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Summer is officially here and with it the mantra to apply sunscreen the minute you step into your day. And you may think that the higher the SPF the...
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FDA recalls Zicam

Stating that Zicam, a popular zinc-based option for treating colds, can cause loss of smell, the FDA has recalled three products. Zicam is a popular...
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How to choose the best medicinal herbs

Before herbs, vitamins and other supplements were a $23 billion per year business (which is less than 1/10th of what is spent on prescription drugs...
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