Is All Olive Oil You See On Supermarket Shelves Created Equal? – Part 1

By Brooke Crowley You need to first and foremost realize that there are various different kinds of olive oil out there and they are each classified by the method of…

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Q & A: Immunity

Q & A with Dr. Michael Wald 1. Which of the following comprises your immune system? a. Your white blood cells (wbc’s), aka Cell-Mediated Immune System b. Your lymphoid tissue…

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Preparing Your Child For A New Sibling

By Adrienne Durkin The arrival of a new baby is a big transition for any family, and for a young child, welcoming a new sibling can be challenging. It is…

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Mechanistic And Vitalistic Views Of Life

By Dr. Kevin Kita MECHANISTIC VIEW OF LIFE 1-Based on 300 years old scientific principles that emerged out of the physic of Newton & the scientific method of Descartes. Reductionist….

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Risks Of Bariatric Surgery

By Mike Chapman Article Summary Weight-loss or bariatric surgery is considered to be an effective way to reduce appetite in obese patients by interrupting the digestive process. Although, the surgery…

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Q & A: What is Holistic Medicine?

Q & A with Dr. Michael Wald 1. Is there a difference between the terms holistic, alternative, complimentary, integrated and natural healthcare? Answer: Yes. Although there are no universally decided…

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Keeping Kids Safe In The New Year

Spectrum Health Announces Top 10 Household Dangers for Children Spectrum Health’s Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is thinking ahead to keep kids safe in the New Year. Jennifer Hoekstra, Injury Prevention…

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Campus Living 101

By Cara Giaimo Your guide to doing the whole ‘college’ thing right When I was your age… Well, not all that much was different, really. Sure, there were probably more…

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Frigid Temps Require Extra Outdoor Caution For Kids

Michigan is in the midst of a very cold winter with temperatures expected to drop even lower in the days to come. Spectrum Health experts warn that now is the…

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How To Wean Your Child Off A Pacifier

If your child never took to his pacifier, consider yourself lucky. You see, it is no easy task to break the pacifier habit. Pacifiers, or binkies as they are often…

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