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Got Milk? Debunking myths about milk…
In honor of June being National Dairy Month, I’ve partnered with the California Milk Processors Board and “got milk?” to help dispel some of the health myths about milk, and to explain some of its significant health benefits.. The first nutrition a mammal of any kind receives is milk from the mother. This perfect food […]
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We’re On Fire
I unpacked my suitcase today. But here’s the thing: I didn’t go anywhere, and never have I been more relieved to have stayed put. This year, as many in the past, has been fraught with its share of natural disasters — hurricanes in the east and south, earthquakes, volcanoes, and fires. Fires have hit California […]
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To The Future Harvey Weinsteins of the World
The other day, my teen daughter earned her second degree black belt. She’s been going to her dojo for ten years now, so we’ve certainly gotten a sense of the school’s goals and philosophies in training even the youngest of martial artists. What I love about the dojo is its emphasis on respect for oneself […]
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The Case for Distraction
It is rare that I walk into a patient room in my office when not one or more people are on some sort of device. This includes parents, grandparents, siblings, and patients as young as 18 months. Some put down their screens as soon as I walk in. Most do not. When I’m examining a […]
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The Kiss of Cancer
In honor of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, my colleague made an informative, yet very entertaining public service announcement video. Take a look! One of the highlights of the message is that several types of cancer, including cancers of the mouth, throat, and sinuses, can be caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus, […]
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