As a preventive medicine doctor for over 30 years, I am always being asked, " HOW DOES ONE STAY HEALTHY?" It turns out there are seven key factors in staying free of accidents and illness: nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, bodywork, optimizing relationships, spiritual pursuit, and achieving BALANCE among all of these. Where to start? Check out a few websites, like www.ThyroidPower.com or call the Preventive Medicine Center at 415–4 72–2343

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