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New year’s resolutions by Dr. Kern Brar
New year's resolutions are a great way to improve your life. I believe each of us has the willpower to improve our health. We can…
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De-stress for a healthier mouth: How stress affects your dental health
New Year's is always a time for optimism as we look forward to healthy, happy and prosperous. times ahead. Meanwhile, we are in the aftermath…
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Post-Covid Syndrome: Basics we should all know
Post-Covid Syndrome: Recently we clinicians have seen a rise in a group of symptoms that tend to begin soon after recovery of Covid-19 infection. These…
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Intention Talk: Taking time for reflection in the New Year
As we say goodbye to 2021 and turn towards 2022, it is time for greater awakening and mindfulness. It has been an emotionally consumed year…
Holiday weight loss tips
Gathering for the holidays is a tricky time for those trying to watch their weight. We have tempting seasonal desserts that are too delicious to…
Herb of the Month: Frankincense
The story of the Wise Men coming from the East bearing gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh, is long associated with the Christmas season. A…
Dental inflammation and immune health
Over the years, studies have clearly demonstrated that infections in the mouth are linked to an increased incidence of heart disease, strokes and preterm and…
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Find gratitude this holiday season
This holiday season we hope you are able to pause and find gratefulness in the simple things. Look at your life and observe all of…
Tri-City Hospital is a beacon for community health
In July 1961, Tri-City Hospital opened its doors for the first time to support a rapidly growing coastal North County region that previously had few…
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Holistic Dentistry: Millions of amalgams are still being placed every year
Amalgams, which are silver-colored metal fillings are 50% mercury by volume. Mercury is a neurotoxin that can cross the blood-brain barrier and is the second…