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		<title>Lavender—A Pretty Scent and Good Medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jeanne Shiffman, MD, DABFM, NCMP and Rosemarie D. Rose, MD, DABFM When people think of lavender, they usually think of its lovely smell, which is widely used in soaps, creams, and cosmetics. Extracts from this beautiful purple flower are even used as a flavoring for foods and beverages. But it is lavender’s impact on mood ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/lavender%e2%80%94a-pretty-scent-and-good-medicine/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Berries: Yes, they’re Berry good for you</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jennifer Lee, DO, MPH With the summer berry season right around the corner, it’s time to talk about what makes them a great part of our diet. Berries, aside from being delicious, are a rich source of antioxidants that can protect against cancer; and just one serving a day (1 cup of berries) gives ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/berries-yes-they%e2%80%99re-berry-good-for-you/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Stress: Deal with It!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adrenal Glands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alarm Clock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blood Sugar]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Horns]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Immune System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intrusions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level Of Stress]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Rosemarie D. Rose, MD, DABFM In our busy lives, in this vibrant, powerful, crowded, noisy, and fast-moving place we call home, there is simply no way to avoid all the stress that surrounds us.  Demands of home and job, spouses, children, chattering phones, beeping horns, and omnipresent media intrusions overload our senses and tax ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/stress-deal-with-it/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Blooming Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Allergy Avoidance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marie Steinmetz, MD, DABFM The blooming of trees and flowers is beautiful for most of us. But for allergy sufferers, it means watery eyes, a runny nose and general discomfort. Fortunately, more and more treatment options are available for seasonal allergies. There are four ways to treat allergies: allergy avoidance, prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs, ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/blooming-allergies/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Toxin Trouble Part 2: Detoxing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month, we discussed some common toxins in our environment.  This month we want to look at symptoms of toxic exposure, detoxification and avoidance of toxins. Every system in our body can be affected by toxins. You may not notice symptoms immediately, especially with chronic low dose exposure.  We now know many cancers are caused ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/toxin-trouble-part-2-detoxing/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vitamin C</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. Unlike most mammals, humans do not have the ability to make their own, so we must get it through our diet. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen (which provides structure for cartilage, bones, muscle and blood vessels) and the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.  ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/vitamin-c/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Simple Test for Fatigue Yields Useful Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abnormal Response]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adrenal Burnout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adrenal Fatigue]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Rosemarie Rose, MD Fatigue can often result from too much stress exceeding the capacity of our adrenal glands to respond to the demands of our daily lives.  A revealing test called an adrenocortex stress profile can show how the adrenal glands are responding throughout the day and also give us an indication as to ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/a-simple-test-for-fatigue-yields-useful-information/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Sugary Drinks are not Sweet for your Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Jennifer Lee, DO, MPH Sugary soda drinks were originally sold in pharmacies at “soda fountains”.  They were touted as health aids that had “mineral water” flavored with herbs, spices and fruit extracts.  Now they are made of mostly chemicals and sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup and have less nutrient value than their ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/sugary-drinks-are-not-sweet-for-your-health/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Toxin Trouble</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Butyl]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the third of a series of articles on the roots of chronic disease.  We have covered oxidative stress and inflammation.  Today we are looking at toxins in our environment and their effect on our health.  Next month, we will explore how to avoid them and how to help our body to detoxify. Toxins ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/toxin-trouble/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Milk Thistle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinmetz Medical Associates</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Supplement Focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Ingredients]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blood Sugar Levels]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coffee Substitute]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Milk thistle is the best known herb for the liver.  The broken leaves of the plant exude a milky sap, thus giving the plant its name.  Medicinally, the seed (fruit) and above-ground parts are used.  Silymarin is the active part of the seed, so this is often used as an alternative name for milk thistle.  ... <a href="http://www.caringdoc.com/milk-thistle/" rel="nofollow">[Read More]</a>]]></description>
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