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Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Power

by Nicholas Perricone, MD on November 20, 2012 in 2012 Fall (Fall '12/Winter '13), Beauty, General Wellness, Nutrition

It’s that time of year again here in New England, as the leaves turn red and gold and the bright orange pumpkin adorns everyone’s doorstep. Pumpkins are one of my favorite vegetables for a variety of reasons that are directly related to my dermatology training. Pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, plant pigments that have powerful [...]

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Nutrition For Your Eyes

by Dr. David Richardson on February 6, 2012 in 2011 Fall (Fall '11/Winter '12), General Wellness

Many of us choose foods for heart health and to help us control our weight, but surprisingly few of us consider how what we eat affects our eyes. The truth is that good nutrition is essential for eye health. Much of what we know about eye nutrition has been handed down through folklore. Now scientific [...]

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