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Healthy Aging and Longevity Secrets

By Valencia Ray, M.D. / / Comments Off on Healthy Aging and Longevity Secrets

The search for the fountain of youth is as old as time. Here’s an idea. What if the fountain of youth is simply the sum of our decisions? If that’s the case, then the power to live long and well is (somewhat) in our hands! We can influence our longevity by making a daily commitment…

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5 Ways to Find Balance During Perimenopause

By Valencia Ray, M.D. / / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Find Balance During Perimenopause

The scientific explanation of perimenopause sounds so simple: a gradual slowing down of reproductive hormones until menopause.The reality, however, is that for many women the arrival of menopause isn’t a smooth, gliding descent but more of a turbulent landing complete with bumps, twists, and what can feel like the constant threat of a complete crash.…

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Natural Support for Seasonal Allergies

By Valencia Ray, M.D. / / Comments Off on Natural Support for Seasonal Allergies

It’s springtime. Why do you feel like you’re sick when you’ve done everything right? Watering eyes, runny nose, sneeze attacks? Is it time to self-isolate? What if you sneeze in the grocery store line-up? After all, there is no bigger social faux right now than an unexpected public sneeze. People have become a bit hypersensitive.…

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The Connection Between Gluten and Thyroid Issues

By Valencia Ray, M.D. / / Comments Off on The Connection Between Gluten and Thyroid Issues

By now, you’ve likely heard about gluten intolerance. The buzz word “gluten-free” is everywhere in the health world. By the way, be mindful and read those labels! If it is full of unrecognizable ingredients – skip it.  But how impactful is gluten? For those with thyroid issues, it may be affecting you more than you…

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Finding Joy in a Chaotic World

By Valencia Ray, M.D. / / Comments Off on Finding Joy in a Chaotic World

With everything 2020 has thrown at us, you may feel like everything has gone a bit (make that a lot!) sideways. And in many ways it has. But this year has also turned out to be more about appreciating what we have instead of wanting for more, hasn’t it? It is an opportunity to rekindle…

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