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Pears ~ Health and Wellness Tip

Pears ~ Health and Wellness Tip

By SavantMD on March 9, 2010

Pears are a wonderful winter fruit. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn how to best benefit from their nutrients, as well as why they are a common ingredient in baby food.

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Vitamin D ~ Health and Wellness Tip

Vitamin D ~ Health and Wellness Tip

By SavantMD on March 8, 2010

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for many reasons. Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn more.

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Preparing for Your Surgery ~ Health and Wellness Tip

Preparing for Your Surgery ~ Health and Wellness Tip

By SavantMD on March 5, 2010

Are you having surgery soon? Watch this health and wellness tip from Dr. Savant to learn about preparing for surgery.

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Basic Skin Care

Basic Skin Care

By SavantMD on January 25, 2010

In this video, Dr. Kwan provides basic guidance on how to take care of your skin on a daily basis.

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Introduction to Acupuncture

Introduction to Acupuncture

By SavantMD on January 17, 2010

Dr. McDowell discusses acupuncture, a 5000 year old branch of Chinese Medicine. While recognized for its effectiveness in relieving pain and reducing stress, it is also effective in treating other things.

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Preventing Medication Errors

Preventing Medication Errors

By SavantMD on October 19, 2009

January 12 is National Pharmacist Day. What you should know when picking up your prescriptions at the pharmacy and some tips to proactively check your medications and ensure your own safety.

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Sports Drinks

Sports Drinks

By SavantMD on October 18, 2009

Is there any advantage to drinking sports drinks over plain water or are you just flushing money down the proverbial drain? Learn more about the science of sports drinks.

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Computer Ergonomics: Setting Up a Healthy Workstation

Computer Ergonomics: Setting Up a Healthy Workstation

By SavantMD on October 12, 2009

For the many hours we spend at our computers, we ignore ergonomic principles to our own peril. Watch this video to learn how to properly set up your computer workstation and avoid an injury that could earn you a trip to your friendly physical therapist.

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