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Archive for July, 2008

Getting “The Big Diagnosis”

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in July 9th, 2008  
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Posted in: Discipline, Preventative Medicine, Motivation, American Sickcare System, Diet Tips, Kitchen Sink     

The only thing worse than giving “The Big Diagnosis”, is getting “The Big Diagnosis”.
Let’s just stop for a moment and think about what it might feel like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. How would you feel if you were told that “You have cancer and only six months left to live”?
How would that […]

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Weight Loss Tip: Learn to Balance Your Checkbook

Posted by Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer in July 9th, 2008  
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Posted in: Bonnie Pfiester, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss, Diet Tips, Kitchen Sink     

By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.
Dieting is all about checks and balances
Have you ever looked at your checking account and been surprised to see the balance was lower than you expected it to be. I think we’ve all been there before. At first you think “there’s no way I spent that much money”. Then as you […]

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Meet Dr. KC Kelly Online Psychotherapist at DOCintheBiz

Posted by Dr. KC Kelly in July 9th, 2008  
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Posted in: Self Esteem, Counseling, Attention Deficit Disorder, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety, Kitchen Sink     

Editorial Note: Please welcome to the kitchen table a very dear friend of mine, guest author Dr. KC Kelly, licensed psychotherapist…
Hi! I am KC Kelly, Ph.D., LMHC and I was invited to introduce myself here at one of my favorite alternative medicine and health care informational websites, Kitchen Table Medicine. I’d like to […]

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The Best Bedtime Snacks for Insomniacs

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in July 7th, 2008  
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Posted in: Kitchen Cures, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Kitchen Sink     

By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can the kitchen table cure insomnia?
It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia.
Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy.
Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are enhanced by exercise and […]

Popularity: 16% [?]

Hot Dogs: Foe of Kitchen Table

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in July 2nd, 2008  
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Posted in: Pediatrics, Weight Loss, American Sickcare System, Diet Tips, Kitchen Sink     

By Dr. Nicole Sundene
I came across this story about hot dogs at the Chicago Tribune and thought, “Oh dear! What is this world coming to? Hot dogs still? REALLY?”
“A whole recipe contest for the ‘wonderous wienie’?”
“Oh my!”
A while back I stopped by the grocery store and was asked to buy a hot dog […]

Popularity: 11% [?]

Cure for Cellulite Reduction Found!

Posted by Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer in July 2nd, 2008  
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Posted in: Cellulite, Bonnie Pfiester, Weight Loss, Exercise, Diet Tips     

By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.
Someone once asked me if I knew of anything that would help get rid of cellulite.
I am proud to say I do!
My answer isn’t a cream nor is it a complicated surgical procedure. My solution is something that has been around for years – diet and exercise.
Surprised?
You see, I don’t believe […]

Popularity: 10% [?]

Heart Healthy Herbal Cocktail

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in July 2nd, 2008  
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Posted in: Anti-aging, Pain Management, Anti-inflammatory, Sports Nutrition, Fat Burners, Sugar Substitutes, Weight Loss, Recipes, Antioxidants, Heart Disease, Diarrhea, Kitchen Sink     

By Dr. Nicole Sundene
With the hot summer months upon us (well not so much in Seattle today), I thought I would share my favorite herbal iced tea recipe to help you “Unleash your inner fabulosity”.
Mixing fat burning green tea with pomegranate juice is a most delicious delivery system for the heart healthy antioxidants, proanthocyanins, bioflavonoids, […]

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author Dr. Nicole Sundene is the editor-in-chief of Kitchen Table Medicine. A graduate of Western Washington University for her undergraduate degree, and Bastyr University for her Naturopathic Physician degree, she also spent eight years working as a Medical Assistant for the world renowned leading institute Virginia Mason Medical Center. Throughout her education she had the invaluable opportunity to work side by side with many talented physicians specializing in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, and Urgent Care. Her alternative medicine education along with training at Virginia Mason combined with the many years spent talking to patients as a telephone triage “nurse” have given her a diverse perspective on health care in America.read more
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