A Dad's Point
of View

Bruce Sallan and sons

Do You Keep Secrets From
Your Spouse?

Is it ever okay to keep a secret from your spouse? If so, what secrets are okay and which are not? I would suggest there are times where a so-called “white lie” is a good thing while most of the time, honesty is truly the best policy.
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A New Declaration of Independence

The Fourth of July is all about celebrating America’s independence. Adorned in patriotic red, white and blue, we attend parades, concerts and ceremonies, and show our pride in being part of this great, bountiful and democratic nation. But, 234 years after gaining our hard-fought freedom, how independent are we really? 
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Reflections
From the East

Qin Sun Stubis

Food For Thought

Kate Oakland

The Benefits of Asparagus

One of my students recently asked me about asparagus and cancer prevention. Asparagus has many healthful properties, but an important one is that it contains the antioxidant, glutathione. Gluta-thione can bind carcinogens in the body and aid in their removal via excretion. It also participates in the repair of damaged DNA. more...

Q: Why should I neuter my male nine-month-old Lab? He's very sweet and never gets in fights?

A: There are numerous medical reasons why you should strongly consider neutering your male dog.  More than 80% of all unaltered dogs develop prostate disease. The following diseases can be decreased or eliminated:  testicular cancer, testicular torsion, rectal cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic abscesses, prostatic cancer, perineal hernias, inguinal hernias, anal tumors and testicular infections.
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Paws and Claws

Dr. Frank Lavac
MS, DVM, ABVP-Avian