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    Dr. Michael Miles discusses the Perils of Mercury

    September 14th, 2017
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    Mercury is a heavy metal found primarily in the crust of the earth in the form of Cinnabar or Vermillion.  […]

    Health Issues: What Exactly is a TIA?

    August 10th, 2017
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    TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a stroke, sometimes referred to as a “mini-stroke.”  It is precipitated by a blockage in […]

    Health Issue Swimmer’s Ear

    July 13th, 2017
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    I was driving through San Manuel the other day with a friend.  He saw some kids walking in the afternoon […]

    From Dr. Miles: Keeping Healthy When It’s Hot Outside

    June 15th, 2017
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    We are blessed in the high desert with slightly cooler temperatures than in the surrounding desert areas.  However, as the […]

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    Health Issues: Rattlesnake Bites

    May 11th, 2017
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    Southern Arizona hosts only two snakes that are venomous. One is the coral snake which has red and black bands. […]

    Heath Issues – What are Meridians?

    April 13th, 2017
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    Empirical evidence from 3,000 years of documented history in Chinese Medicine suggests that there are channels of communication, known as […]

    Achoo! Dealing with Arizona Allergies

    March 8th, 2017
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    Spring is here and pollen is in the air.  For some of us this means allergies, sometimes referred to as […]

    Health Issues: Learning About the Prostate

    February 8th, 2017
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    The prostate is a gland that sits at the base of the male urethra.  Its primary purpose is to alkalinize […]