A hepato-centric view of diabetes
A new lens from modern acupuncture medicine GOOD MEDICINE By Dr. Hyun K. Lee For decades,…
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Understanding the meaning of the Fire Horse Year
GOOD MEDICINEBy Dr. Hyun K. Lee In the traditional East Asian calendar, 2026 is the Year of the Horse, and more specifically, the Year of the Red Horse, also known as the Fire Horse Year. Each year in this calendar system is defined not only by an animal sign, but also by an elemental quality and color. In 2026, …
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ELNA'S FASHION CHATTER: With summer season upon us, pick up a print
ELSA'S FASHION CHATTER One of the blessings of living on the Central Coast is the weather, and El…
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DR. LEE: Heed your body's warning signs for a stroke
GOOD MEDICINE A stroke can come on silently and unexpectedly, but the truth of the matter is that…
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Addictions to sleep medications are common
GOOD MEDICINE By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Quitting any addiction is usually a pretty daunting thought. It is automatically assumed that it’s go…
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Memorial Day heralds in the summer, and new styles
FASHION CHATTERBy Sue Manning One of the blessings of living on the Central Coast is the weather, and Elna's Dress Shop wants to create s…
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ELNA’S FASHION CHATTER: With a new season, and new styles, let us help you with wardrobe building
By Sue Manning A new season brings in new styles. Here is what's new at Elna’s Dress Shop right now. Will you know when what you wear …
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GOOD MEDICINE: Nighttime 'incontinence' could be problems stemming from stress and fatigue
By Dr. Hyun K. Lee After a long day at work or play, we all look forward to a nice restful sleep; but for some people, obtaining rest, ev…
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ELNA’S FASHION CHATTER: Out with the old and hardly worn, in with the news fashions
By Sue Manning We’re gearing up for a fashion adventure this season, and what better place than Elna’s Dress Shop in Solvang to lead the …
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GOOD MEDICINE: Fermented foods the easiest delivery mode for probiotics
By Dr. Hyun K. Lee The modern diet is filled primarily with processed foods and medications. Because of this, it is also filled with obes…
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GOOD MEDICINE: Hot flashes the result of 'fire and water' imbalance
GOOD MEDICINE By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Hot flashes are a part of life that no woman looks forward to. They are an uncomfortable and sometime…
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ELNA’S FASHION CHATTER: As spring arrives, gear up for a fashion adventure
ELNA’S FASHION CHATTERBy Sue Manning We're gearing up for a fashion adventure this season and what better place than Elna's Dress Shop in…
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DR. LEE: Self-examinations helps identify potential breast cancer early
GOOD MEDICINE By Dr. Hyun K. Lee The medical community regularly recommends mammograms as a preventive measure for breast cancer. Howe…
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ELNA’S FASHION CHATTER: Come for the February sale as spring arrivals soon to show up
ELNA’S FASHION CHATTERBy Sue Manning Elna’s Dress Shop wishes everyone a happy February and invites you to check out the fantastic sale g…
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Gluten intolerance attributed to cool intestinal temperature
GOOD MEDICINE By Dr. Hyun K. Lee You may have been hearing more about gluten lately, but perhaps have not been certain what it is …
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Starting the year on Jan. 1 is relatively new in world history
HOLIDAY HISTORY By John Copeland Celebrating the start of the new year is one of the oldest of all humanity’s holidays. Cultures a…
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FASHION CHATTER: Winter season ushers in warmer wardrobe
We at Elna's Dress Shop want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas any a Happy New Year. As cooler weather kicks in, so does the inevitabl…
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Knee, hip pain probably due to circulation issues
Dr. Hyun K. Lee Second among patients only to complaints of back pain are aches in the lower limbs, especially the knees and hips. For mo…
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Come to Elna's to get an 'attainable style for all occasions'
ELNA'S FASHION CHATTER By Sue Manning I took over Elna’s Dress Shop and it became a merging fashion, quality and versatility shop.…
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PTSD: Bringing your 'elastic band' back to shape
Post traumatic stress disorder is an all-too-common effect of military life as well as life’s other more shocking moments or big changes. It…
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