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Greetings!
Another winter passed in New England, and life is bursting forth all around us.
Winter is usually a time for slowing down and reflecting before the Spring. That has not been the case for us this year at HNNH. It's been an incredibly busy and rewarding time which you can read about below.
We continue to be inspired by the people we get to interact and share with on a regular basis, and we are incredibly grateful for being able to share the journey toward better health on all levels.
We hope that this newsletter gives you information that helps in this journey.
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Accolades & Announcements
HNNH is proud to be the recipient of three awards this year. They were especially significant as they were patient initiated and a complete surprise to us.
- Dr Bier was chosen as a Top Doctor by the readers of New Hampshire Magazine.
- HNNH was recognized as one of the Top Portsmouth Acupuncture practices.
- Our website was awarded Best of Naturopathic Websites by Pacific Medical Training
Additionally, Dr Bier was chosen to give two lectures at the Oncology Association for Naturopathic Physicians' national conference. One was on natural treatments for Cancer Stem Cells, and the other on how to read the research literature to optimize patient care. Both lectures were very well received.
Our focus has always been on patient care, and our success as a practice is solely based on patients' spreading the word about the work we do. The recognition is appreciated more than we can possibly convey, and we promise to continually strive to improve our care and service to you, our community.
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Sun Avoidance As Bad As Smoking
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Yes, you read that correctly.
This is not the first article like this, and those of you who have been following my posts know that the relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer is far more complex than it's made out to be..
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Other articles on why you should get some sunshine this summer!
Sunscreen Use & Melanoma
With the beginning of the sunny season, a frequent question that comes up is what sunscreen we recommend. When I answer 'a good tan', I get many surprised looks.
While I'm not suggesting that we all slather on the suntan oil and sit with reflectors, the paranoia about getting sun exposure and tans is not well backed in the research literature.
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Melanoma - Some Interesting Associations
A compilation of some of the most important articles on melanoma, including articles on which states have the highest rates, the protective effects of constant sun exposure, and the risks of sun avoidance.....read more >>>
Vitamin D - Some Associations
The volume of research on Vitamin D is simply astounding. It has been linked to a wide range of conditions including mood, behavior, obesity, cancer, heart disease and overall mortality. Here are some studies illustrating why you should test and keep your vitamin D in the top end of the normal range, as well as some non-cancer conditions associated with low vitamin D levels...read more >>>
Besides all the benefits of Vitamin D on multiple aspects of your health, being outside just feels good - and there are many reasons. Here are some articles showing how time outside in nature has multiple effects that have you feeling happier and calmer....read more >>>
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"April showers bring forth May flowers" - mid-16th century proverb.
It's that time again. Along with the beautiful sun and plants come the biting insect.
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If you live anywhere in the Seacoast New Hampshire or northern Massachusetts area, it's worth taking a trip to the HERB FARMacy. We go every year to start our garden.
They have an incredible variety of organic plants, including culinary, medicinal and ornamental herbs. Rita and Brooke are wonderful and will help you choose the best plants for your garden
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