When I was in sixth grade, my father’s company did interest, aptitude and IQ testing for all of the employees children. My test showed that I had three separate interests: Physician, Social Work and Forest Ranger. Well, I have done 2 out of the three and frequently
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If you are like me, summer is a time I loosen my tight reins on nutrition and indulge. I’ve gained a few pounds after a summer of barbecues and ice cream. September and January are always new start times for me. Maybe that is because I have
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As the school year gets started, we want to help you form some good habits. Our summer schedules kept most of us active: swimming, biking, hiking but we are now heading into darker, cooler weather. Hopefully, you were going to the farmer’s market or in our own
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Every July Worthington Optimal Wellness selects a charity to support during our patient appreciation day. In the past, we have contributed to veteran’s organizations, pet rescues, the Red Cross and last year, Local Matters. This year we chose an organization that reflects our mission to create a
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It’s a new year! 2017 was an interesting year for sure. There has been no shortage of news that made us crazy. I have witnessed it in so many of my patients by the way of stressed out bodies and minds. My wish for all of you
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Today’s paper had two articles on community gardens in urban areas. Their goal is to involve the neighborhoods to grow healthy food for little cost and create a sense of community. What a fabulous idea! Local Matters has a project incorporates wellness, prevention of serious health issues, raises
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A recent study says fish oil “causes prostate cancer.” I find this a ridiculous statement. What will they conjure up next? Maybe that organic vegetables cause pimples? Dozens of previous studies have shown fish oil decreased risk of prostate cancer and this “thing” wasn’t even a randomized, controlled study. The
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Saturday evening I went to a fun event sponsored by the Slow Food Group which promotes local, organic food cooked slowly and eaten joyfully. At the event, I met many organic farmers who are desperately concerned about GMOs. They realize that this practice may forever ruin our
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Are you old enough to remember Suzanne Powter – that crazy blond women who had some weight loss scheme and used to scream “STOP THE INSANITY”? This is how I feel everyday – no not the spikey hair but the sentiment. We have lost our minds. We
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What happens when the oil light or the check engine light turns on in your car? If the mechanic tells you there is a quick cheap fix for it and offers to turn off the light, would you do that? NO- of course not – we know
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