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    Intestinal Bacteria Could Determine the Underlying Cause of Metabolic Disorders
    The tiny micro-flora living in the intestines show promise in managing obesity and certain metabolic disorders. What functional medical experts have been discussing for over a decade is now being realized with well-funded studies aimed at understanding human microbiota. Researchers recently discovered that the presence of particular intestinal microbiota strains directly...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 10th, 2010 at 09:03 pm
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    Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
    Ever combed the kitchen cabinets on a mission to indulge a sweet craving? Inspired by what I found in my pantry, this chocolate almond butter bark magically came together to make the perfect healthy treat! Loaded with omegas 3, 6, and 9 along with antioxidants and magnesium, this concoction will satisfy your sweet tooth. What you need: 16 ounces raw crushed almonds 4...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 8th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Gluten-Free Vegetable Lasagna
    Want to taste the carbo-loaded delights of traditional Italian food without pasta’s simple carbs? Try complex carbohydrate rich vegetable lasagna. Layer by layer, this dish is full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, manganese, potassium and fiber. Buon Appetito! What you need: 3 eggs 32 ounces ricotta or goat feta cheese ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
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    The Future of Grocery Shopping
    Last month while visiting Rochester I popped into the local market my parents have shopped at my entire life. Only having purchased 3 items, but realizing I’d forgotten my re-usable shopping bag, I opted to go bag-less. Before I could get the words, “no bag thank you,” out of my mouth, the young man behind the counter had begun dropping my stuff in a plastic bag....
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at February 24th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    Inhaling Oxytocin
    Oxytocin, the neurochemical known to build the mother child love bond breathes new hope into those affected by autism. In a first ever study of its kind, a team of French neuroscience experts demonstrated improved social communication among autistic populations after the inhalation of oxytocin. The chemical not only increased interaction, but also reduced fear of others....
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at February 17th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    Protect Your Brain
    The mind-body connection comes up more often as science explores the dynamics of neuro-synthesis and I’ve noticed a shift–it seems like it’s not just about valuing longevity anymore but valuing quality of everyday life. Even among my own patients, it seems like they’re asking me how to preserve and improve their health rather than how they can live...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at February 16th, 2010 at 08:02 am
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    Mumps Outbreak Among the Vaccinated
    The recent outbreak of mumps in the New York and New Jersey areas has the public confused. It has been discovered the majority of those affected had previously received the mumps vaccination, with 77 percent in New Jersey alone. Vaccine manufacturers would love for us to believe that their syringes are filled with immune protecting complexes, yet with popular media exposure...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at February 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
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    Top Tips for Natural Pregnancy
    Alternative medicine specialist Jen Aliano of Natural Baby Pros has all the answers when it comes to bringing a little bundle of joy into the world. While pregnant with her first child, Jen hunted for natural fertility and birthing options, to little avail, and decided to step up and co-create what is now a one-stop online hub of natural pregnancy solutions. As a mother...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at February 4th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    Shoeless Kenyan Runners Have Happy Feet
    Could running shoe-less be better for our feet? Harvard researchers traveled to Kenya, putting this theory to the test by looking at lifelong endurance runners who grew up shoeless. Compared to shoe clad runners, the barefoot group put only a third of the impact force on their feet torquing joints less overall. The study also observed that barefoot runners typically...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at January 28th, 2010 at 11:01 am
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    All Aboard
    Whether as a result of personal experience or the United State’s current health care crisis, conventional medical students support the inclusion of complementary and alternative medical modalities into their curriculum. A staggering 84 percent of UCLA medical students surveyed reported they thought integrative therapies would benefit their future patients more than...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at January 27th, 2010 at 08:01 pm
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