Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

According to Anthony DiPasquale, BSc (dietetics), ROHP, CPT, the answer is a resounding "yes!" The key question is not whether apples are good for you. We all know apples are good for you. The key question is, "What makes apples special?" According to DiPasquale, all the good things in apples can be obtained from elsewhere. In fact, they can be gotten from other fruits. However ... No other fruit has all the good things apples have. There are several. DiPasquale cites three in particular. ...
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Is Ultrasound safe?

Is Ultrasound safe? Is there a limit to the number of images that should be taken? It's controversial. However, everything is controversial. There is a misunderstanding as to the purpose of science. People think science is going to tell them the truth. It's not. Science is a series of hypothetical statements that can potentially be disproven. If scientists try to disprove a hypothesis but can't, they will generally accept the hypothesis. But it's still open to testing and may eventually be dis...
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Are eggs dangerous?

The simple answer—for most people, most of the time—is "No". Not that long ago, experts thought eating eggs increased the risk of heart disease [1]. Recent studies suggest this is not necessarily true [1, 2]. In fact, it has been determined that eggs "contain nutrients that may help lower the risk" of heart disease [2]. The website Authority Nutrition explains why eggs can have a positive effect on people's health [3]. Here is a summary: They contain "vitamins, minerals, high quality pr...
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Translation Services & Appointment Rescheduling

Dear Patient, Please be advised of the following: We regret that we are unable to provide translation services.  Should you identify a language barrier with one of our providers, please make the necessary arrangements for a translator to accompany you.  We apologize for any inconvenience. All appointments with specialists and other third parties, once confirmed by our staff, cannot be re-booked unless medically necessary, in which case your provider will advise the staff of the circum...
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Harassment Policy

Harassment Based on Prohibited Grounds relates to harassment based on one of the prohibited grounds listed in OH&S legislation: race, creed, religion, colour, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, mental and physical disability, physical size or weight, age, nationality, ancestry or place of origin.  This includes any inappropriate conduct, comment, display, action or gesture by a person that constitutes a threat to the health or safety of the worker.  This type of harassme...
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Guideline on Seeing other Doctors in the Organization

Dear Patient, Our group offers you the convenience of seeing other physicians who are part of the group.  Our group includes 4 other physicians, whose names, phone numbers, and address are included in the FAQ form which you received during registration.  When one of our practitioners is not available and you are given the option to see others in the group, please note that we have a Nurse Practitioner who works with us, and so we recommend that you see the Nurse Practitioner before seeing any o...
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