Category: Doc Talk

Lately we always seem to hear about the importance of organic foods. We hear about how bad chemicals and pesticides are for us, and yet, on the other hand, we are also told that scientists debate whether organic food is actually better for you- or just a marketing ploy. While eating healthy is always a better option, organic food tends to cost more and spoils faster. For many of us, we are all looking to stretch our dollar for all its worth, which can make buying all organic a little tough for the average busy household. Buying one hundred percent organic may not be feasible for everyone, but if you’re trying to incorporate a few organic items into your produce repertoire  …

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Hepatitis A outbreak linked to Costco’s frozen organic berries

School is just about out and summer is in full swing. While summer can bring a variety of fun and exciting activities, it’s important for parents to be aware of their child’s safety… especially in water. We came across an article on Slate.com and wanted to share with our readers the signs of drowning… and how they may be more subtle than you think.  Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect. If you spend time on or near the water (hint: that’s all of us) then you should make sure that you and your crew(be it friends, family or children) know what to look for whenever people enter the water. Drowning is almost always a deceptively quiet event. The …

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Head-to-toe exercises that can be done without leaving the office