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Yes, we know it is one week until Christmas. We also know that there are 13 days left in the year. If your final guess was the national holiday “Wright Brother’s Day”… well… you are right again; but there is something about today that is so much more important than all three of those put [...]
Hey Thrivers! So I guess the rainy season has officially begun in Seattle… I was beginning to think that there were 2 million of you guys out there who were really good at keeping a secret about a bright, temperate and sunny coastal city where it never really rains as much as you say; apparently [...]
Hey Thrivers! Today I want to start us off with a little riddle… I am thinking of something that is eco-friendly, houses quite a bit of money, gives away free cookies on a weekly basis, provides loads of support for the local community, and even has it’s own iPhone app. If you guessed Thrive, you’re [...]
I have a dream that one day all produce will be pesticide-free. No chemicals shall be used on any plants, thus creating a flourishing environment for all nutrients to THRIVE. I have a dream that there will one day be a place for all like-minded health enthusiasts to flock to, engage in meaningful conversation, and [...]
Do you remember when you were just a little sprout and your mother was kind enough to provide you with your first bite of nourishment? “Here comes the rocket ship!” Was anyone else a little freaked out by the thought of a large spacecraft entering your mouth? Was it just me who thought a spoon [...]
Dr. Ruhoy received an M.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and received a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Nevada. Her most recent clinical endeavor includes residency training in neurology at the University of Washington. Dr. Ilene has worked with the EPA to correlate ecosystem health with human disease. Dr. Ruhoy's research focuses on the sources and implications for human exposure of pharmaceutical residues and other contaminants in the environment. She has written and lectured extensively on the ecological footprint of prescribed medications. Dr. Ruhoy's work also emphasizes green medicine. Dr. Ilene currently resides in Seattle with her husband and daughter.
By Deane | Dec. 17, 2011
Yes, we know it is one week until Christmas. We also know that there are 13 days left in the year. If your final guess was the national holiday “Wright Brother’s Day”… well… you are right again; but there is something about today that is so much more important than all three of those put [...]
