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RESOLVE TO ... Approach the new year with simple goals

Dr. Kay Judge, Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 11:02am

The New Year is upon us, in all of its promising potential. A year of new beginnings, new resolutions, and new possibilities. There may be much we cannot change around us -- the economy, our jobs, housing, insurance.

But we all can focus on our most important foundation -- our health -- to help carry us successfully through the next year.

A theme of simplicity may help herald change this New Year and can be approached in many different holistic ways:

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Consider these gifts to give yourself this holiday season

Dr. Kay Judge, Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 10:57am

It's that time of year again when most of us get into that revved up shopping mode, trying to get or make that perfect gift for everyone on our list. It can be an exhausting process, not to mention wallet-draining, at a time when many people are struggling just to make ends meet.

And, in order for us to be able to truly give to others, we first have to fill our own well, so we invite you to think about gifting from a different point of view:

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It turns out laughter may be best medicine

Dr. Kay Judge, Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 11:07am

Did you know that you could laugh your way into good health? Research has shown that laughter is a great natural cure for many medical conditions. And now, three new studies drive home the point on the healing powers of laughter:

1. Laughter may decrease the perception of pain. This was published in the September

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Don't overlook the medicinal properties of ginger

Dr. Kay Judge, Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden McClatchy Newspapers

Last updated Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 9:31am

Ginger is an herb with a complex chemical structure and proven efficacy in treating certain medical conditions. So why don't we know more about it and use it more often?

Actually, many parts of the world have been using this herb for more than 2,000 years -- it is a common additive and medicinal herb in Chinese and Indian cultures.

Over the last 20 years, numerous studies have shown the efficacy of ginger in treating various conditions.

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