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		<title>Whole Synthetic Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because something claims to be &#8220;All Natural&#8220;, &#8220;Non-GMO&#8220;, or &#8220;Vegan&#8221; does NOT mean it is healthy!  Actually, some foods labeled as &#8220;USDA Organic&#8221; can actually be hazardous to your health!! No.  I do not jest. The other day, I shopped at some whole foods market (which shall remain [shoddily] anonymous) priding itself on selling [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>HYDRATION REMINDER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:47:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<title>The REAL Solution: Water</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simply maintaining a well-hydrated body can improve and even cure chronic diseases that would otherwise be treated with toxic medications, progressively worsen and weaken the body for more illness.  Be sure your water is pure and filtered! “Medical professionals of today do not understand the vital roles of water in the human body. Medications are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>MENDication is Alive &amp; Well!</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/mendication-is-alive-well/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it&#8217;s been a long time since my last blog post.  But, rest assured, I&#8217;m still here and will continue to provide information and guidance on how to optimize your health and vitality.  Don&#8217;t forget I&#8217;m also on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr for regular updates on news, commentary, and other information. In the meantime, keep [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>VITamins versus DEATHamins: Natural, Whole Vitamins for LIFE (Part I)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 06:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the hype surrounding &#8216;vitamins&#8217; these days, we at MENDication feel it&#8217;s very important to understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives surrounding nutritional supplementation. Once some basic concepts are understood, distinguishing between beneficial VITAmins from DEATHamins is actually quite simple. There are some important facts to comprehend in order to educate and empower oneself in [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow MENDication on Tumblr</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a humble attempt to reach the four corners of the Earth, follow MENDication on Tumblr. Give us a gander if you are so inclined. The MENDication Crew]]></description>
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		<title>An Apple a Day Allows Us to MENDicate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alkalinizing Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Detox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Detoxification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digestion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The idiom &#8220;An apple a day keeps the doctor away&#8221; holds much truth and wisdom. Aside from their popularity, deliciousness, ease of packing to travel, no need for preparation, market availability, and variety, apples have much, much more to offer.  They contain natural, easy to assimilate essential vitamins (natural complexes of vitamin B and C) [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow MENDication On Facebook &amp; Twitter</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/mendication-now-on-facebook/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/mendication-now-on-facebook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now you can follow MENDication on Facebook! MENDication will use Facebook as a platform to keep you updated on importants news, articles, and upcoming events.  There is also a discussion board for any comments, questions, and feedback.  Furthermore, we believe Facebook will allow people to network with those that have utilized the MENDication program. We [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>The Fantasy &amp; Trauma of Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein (LCHP) Diets</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/the-fantasy-trauma-of-low-carbohydrate-high-protein-lchp-diets/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/the-fantasy-trauma-of-low-carbohydrate-high-protein-lchp-diets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:23:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Disease]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Weight Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Acidifying Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fad Diets]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[HPLC Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ketosis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LCHP Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low-Carbohydrate Diet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[(For references and more technical detail, please see the Article version of this post) Have you tried losing weight on a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet (LHCP)? Chances are the answer is &#8216;yes&#8217;, especially since this approach to dieting has been repackaged many times over. Unfortunately, the joke was on you. Not only do LHCP diets have [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Future MENDication Topics</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/future-mendication-topics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/future-mendication-topics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Future Topics]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Low-Carbohydrate Diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mind-Body-Spirit Triad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mindfulness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Vitamins]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mendication.com/?p=409</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The MENDication Team is here to educate and provide a platform for restoring vitality and healing.  But, on a deeper level, our aim remains to empower the individual to unleash and enrich their true potential.  So, MENDication is interested in helping everyone to &#8220;mend&#8221; their lives on all levels &#8211; mind, body, and spirit. Some [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Fattening Up for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/fattening-up-for-the-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/fattening-up-for-the-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Detoxification]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the end of the year approaches, the holiday festivities begin.  The usual chain (like that of a prisoner) of events typically unfolds like so: Holiday feasts with too much food and dessert, usually the kind you find yourself saying, &#8220;I shouldn&#8217;t, but it&#8217;s the holidays&#8221;. Steady weight gain, despite wanting to look good for [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>The Obese Pumping Iron</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/the-obese-pumping-iron/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Acidifying Foods]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mendication.com/?p=262</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If you&#8217;ve got a big gut and you start doing sit-ups, you are going to get bigger because you build up the muscle. You&#8217;ve got to get rid of that fat! How do you get rid of fat? By changing your diet.&#8221; &#8212; Jack LaLane Engaging in an active lifestyle is one of many approaches [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Heal Thyself ↔ Healthy Self</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/heal-thyself-healthy-self/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/heal-thyself-healthy-self/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eastern Philosophy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The phrase &#8220;Heal Thyself&#8221; may be proverbial in nature.  But, its simple derivation to &#8220;Healthy Self&#8221; can be just as proverbial. These two phrases are dualistic in nature: unique and separate, yet united and one in the same.  To heal thyself, one must be the healthy self.  To be the healthy self, one must heal [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Eliminate Cellulite Naturally</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/eliminate-cellulite-naturally/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/eliminate-cellulite-naturally/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mendication.com/?p=179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You guessed it!!  MENDication&#8217;s lifestyle changes have helped many people lose weight and, most importantly, keep it off.  But, what about cellulite?  Cellulite has even been defined by Collins English Dictionary as, &#8220;a name sometimes given to subcutaneous fat alleged to resist dieting&#8221;.  As we MENDicators already know, the battle was lost once they relied [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Detoxification Through Food</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/natural-detoxification-through-food/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/natural-detoxification-through-food/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Disease]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Elimination]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mendication.com/?p=162</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With all the hype surrounding detoxification (AKA &#8220;detox&#8221;), it&#8217;s easy to become confused between the real facts and a sales pitch. The concept of detoxification is very real. It&#8217;s a process done naturally by our bodies every second of every day. Our bodies consistently produce waste products via physiological processes that are contiguous with life. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Life Spin Zone</title>
		<link>http://www.mendication.com/life-spin-zone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mendication.com/life-spin-zone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Raffi C, MD]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;How could he/she treat me that way?&#8221; &#8220;How could I do that to myself?&#8221; &#8220;Why did the Creator/the universe let this happen to me?&#8221; &#8220;I haven&#8217;t been the same since.&#8221; We&#8217;ve all felt discouraged, hurt, abandoned, victimized, and/or overwhelmed going through life&#8217;s journey.  But, life has its suffering, just as it has its joy. But, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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