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Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc
Hi! I’m Nancy – a proud Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist practicing in Berkeley, CA for over 30 years. Since 1992, I have been a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedic with a specialty in Acupuncture Orthopedics (a certification held by less the 5% of acupuncturists). This enables me to provide specialized treatment from both Chinese and Western perspectives.
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Promoting Healthy Environments for All: Maida Galvez, MD, MPH
Dr. Maida Galvez devotes her clinical, research and advocacy work to promoting healthy environments for all children and families. As a pediatrician and professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the...
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Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
A recent study from the Journal of Environmental International found that tampons sold in the United States and Europe contain more than a dozen metals, including lead and arsenic. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the findings, but consumers are...
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