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Bursts of Activity We all know that 30 minutes per day of strenuous exercise will provide a great many health benefits. Recent Federal guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services have even made this offi...
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What Do Lab Tests Really Mean? You're at the doctor's office because you think something might be wrong. Rationally, you know tests are probably necessary, but getting the tests done usually provokes a lot of anxiety in all of us. ...
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When Parents Get Older The average age of Americans is increasing year-by-year. Approximately 77 million babies were born in the United States during the boom years of 1946 to 1964. In 2011, the oldest will turn 65, and on ...
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Spring Fever Spring is near. In New York City, yellow, white, and purple crocuses have raised their cup-shaped flowers above the ground for all to see. In California, western buttercups, ground pink, and bush lupi...
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21st Century Stress This is turning out to be a pretty tough century. Or at least so far. The recent earthquake-like shocks in the economy have impacted everyone, and most people's stress levels are sky-high. Stress is m...
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Saving the Planet Did you ever think your health and well-being are important factors in the health and well-being of the planet? It's true. The choices each of us makes each and every day are important for our fami...
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Patient Resources and Referrals... (always in progress)!
All of our Our Graphic Design work is done by Alaskan Artist Lynette Hornseth at A Visual Voice.
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Our Public Relations Manager Jaime Chase
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Alaska Baby Magazine: A Resource for Families
See our ad on the front inside cover of this new annual Alaskan resource directory!
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BEAUTY SAFETY
Chemicals in Cosmetics and other body and home products have been linked to several health conditions. We encourage our patients to research safer cosmetics, especially when pregnant or around children.
The Environmental Working Group's Safe Cosmetics Information is here.
A resource for Anchorage-owned Cor Cosmetics local healthy cosmetics owned by Amber Brophy-Mock.
Anchorage-owned Organic Hair Design is known for their environmentally and body-friendly hair design treatments.
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Food & Water Safety
Have you ever questioned where your tap water comes from or what's in it? Here's the skinny on the Municipality of Anchorage's "glacial tap water". Here's the answer.
Introducing the only year-round CSA produce box program featuring Alaskan vegetables...Local Community Sponsored Agriculture is Glacier Valley Farm CSA. We are looking forward to eventually becoming a pick-up location for their products.
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Home Health Safety
The Environmental Working Group's Pollution Solutions.
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Certified Public Accountant Mark Schneiter http://www.schneiterandmoad.com
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