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October ~ 2009

Ask Dr. Ikenze: High Cholesterol

October 24th, 2009 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Nutrition

Q. I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and I find that the medications disagree with me. Are there any natural ways to reduce my cholesterol?

A. Keeping your total cholesterol and your good/bad cholesterol ratio down requires a 3-pronged approach:

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Get a Plant and Take a Breath

October 24th, 2009 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Health

Have you noticed lately how rapidly the air quality in our towns and cities is deteriorating? When I first moved to the Bay Areas from New York State I was struck by the clarity and cleanliness of the air in Marin County. But in the past 19 years it has become terrible. Going for a morning walk is no longer as refreshing as it used to be, with all the exhaust fumes one has to breathe. And if in our paradise of an enclave we are beginning to feel the choke, imagine what it is like in other industrial cities and other parts of the world.

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Threads of Light

October 2nd, 2009 by Ifeoma Ikenze
Posted in Spirituality

Are prayer and meditation one and the same? Those of us who meditate find that practicing meditation brings an inner composure and peacefulness that helps us ride life’s ups and downs more smoothly and evenly. For many, daily meditation serves as a vehicle toward a higher self-awareness and a conscious connection with the pulsating life force that permeates the universe.

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