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When I was a kid growing up in sunny San Diego, we always had aloe vera plants growing in pots on our patio. Anytime any one of us had a sunburn (I’m embarrassed to admit how often it happened), we would cut off a leaf and apply the gel inside to the scorched skin. It was a sweet relief. As it turns out, that natural sunburn gel is good for a lot more than just that. In this article, my team at UpWellness will take you on a guided tour of aloe vera, how to use it, and everything…
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In nearly 20 years of clinical practice, I learned a great many lessons from my patients. One of the most valuable is this: Oatmeal means different things to different people. So, when a patient tells me that they eat oatmeal for breakfast…I ask for details. And sometimes I’m shocked. I’ve had patients tell me that they add massive amounts of butter, sugar, cream or even condensed milk which turns their otherwise healthy oatmeal into a decadent dessert rather than a healthy breakfast. For me, oatmeal is simple…all I add is a bit of frozen fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon,…
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I have a beef with all the attention that protein is getting these days. Scan the grocery store shelves and you’ll see it listed…
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My patient population reflects the worldwide trend that more and more people are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than ever. There are several factors…
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Pillow menus are a thing. Really. Many high-end hotels now offer guests an array of different pillows to choose from that all promise a…
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“Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace,” says the travel writer Paul Theroux. I was fortunate recently to get…
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As I wandered through the mazes of bookshelves at my local public library last week, I was struck by the shelves upon shelves of…
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It seems that there is no more controversial food in the medical news than eggs. And this month, they are back in the health…
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