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SINGING ON ACID
“Ahemmmm… eee…EEE!” As I did every morning of an audition, the moment I woke up, I began to vocalize to take stock of where my voice was sitting. After a minute or two of making sounds that might make my hotel room neighbors fret a cat was being tortured, it became very clear to me that getting my voice in performance-shape for today’s audition would be a “journey.”
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DENTAL ACID EROSION: WHAT OUR TEETH TELL US ABOUT OUR BODY
For many reflux patients, gastric acid doesn’t stop at the esophagus and/or larynx; it often spills up into the mouth and leaves behind evidence in characteristic patterns on the teeth.
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Success is a Terrible Teacher
It’s a quiet afternoon. The day is winding down as the department outside my closed office door is slipping away, eager to begin their weekends…
…and I am dying on the floor.
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Sometimes the Best "Prescription" is a Supplement
Ten or fifteen years ago, if someone had told me that I would be writing fewer prescriptions than ever before and having greater success in managing chronic conditions, I would be skeptical if not incredulous.
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Reflux Friendly Recipe: The Comfort of Simplicity
When cooking in winter, I am always drawn to root vegetables. There is something steadfast and comforting in a root – the very thing whose entire purpose is to ground, grow, and nourish the rest of the plant.
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What Drives Me
Dr. Franco is an accomplished physician with a long career distinguished by renowned research, global teaching, speaking and collaboration, and a thriving medical practice at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.
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